#SRQHacks Mentors

Mentor Categories

Developer Designer Innovator
You might be a: Programmer, Developer, Software Engineer, Website Designer  You might be a: Front-end Developer, Graphic Designer, Website Designer

You might be a: Entrepreneur, Business person, Problem solver (Computer Science experience not necessary)

You'll help students build a prototype of their app or website using current APIs or other technology resources you know of.

Can answer questions and make technical suggestions to solve app development issues on the spot. Using APIs, propose existing open source systems or data source architecture that will assist in resolving technical issues as quickly as possible. Experience using template programs (i.e. WordPress).

You'll help students design their app or website prototype, create a logo mock-up, and design the final slideshow or video presentation.

Must understand the need to marry the back-end of an application with an aesthetic and user-friendly front-end experience. Will work with students to create paper app mock-ups, wireframes, prototypes, and logos. Experience with presentation programs (PowerPoint, Prezi), graphics, etc. needed for final presentation.

You'll help students research and develop their ideas using a modified version of the Lean Canvas and prepare them for the final presentation.

Experience working in the field of non-profit, for-profit, education, or marketing/PR. Must understand how to connect the dots and solve problems. Knows how to present a solution to a problem to stakeholders, funders, and customers. Expertise in forming a customer hypothesis, customer discovery and development and other industry/business related skills. Experience working with kids not required but recommended.

 

Your Role
Using your expertise and skill-sets, you'll work on teams with students and other mentors to brainstorm and begin building an app or website. A list of resources to use during the app/website building process will also be provided. Laptops will be available for use but we highly recommend you bring your own.

Time Commitment
Friday, October 14, 2016: 5:00-9:00pm
Saturday, October 15, 2016: 8:00am-8:00pm
Sunday, October 16, 2016: 8:00am-5:00pm

It is ideal that mentors commit to the entire event. If you cannot participate in all three days, you may be assigned as a "floater" mentor, assisting different teams with a specific task in which you're proficient. (Example: A graphic designer who can only participate on Saturday may bounce from team to team helping with the creation of their app's logo.)

Final schedule may vary - you will be notified of any changes before the event.

Orientation
All mentors will be required to complete a Level I background check (through the Education Foundation of Sarasota County) and participate in an Orientation. The orientation webinar will be recorded and made available if you absolutely cannot make it.

  • Mentor Orientation Webinar: Monday, September 26, 2016 5:30-7:00pm
  • Mentor Event Run-Through: Saturday, October 1, 2016 10:00am-2:00pm at Clear Idea Labs 2627 Mall Dr, Sarasota FL 34231 - Opportunity for Team Captains and any interested mentors to run-through the hackathon process Training cancelled, enjoy your Saturday!


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