Testimonials

“As a Microsoft FTE this was a great event as I was able to talk to and mentor some students during the hackathon. Something I noticed is that SHPE members drove up to 6+ hours to participate and for some this was their first hackathon. They were exposed to solving a community issue that directly impacted them and tied the usage of AI Agents or ChatGPT type of technology oto their solutions, I loved it. The value this brings to us is really aligning with the Microsoft Mission of empowering everyone in the world to more more through the use of technology.”

-William Gonzalaes, Microsoft Partner Technology Strategist

“Participating in SolHacks was a rewarding experience for me and CapTech. What I enjoyed the most was the opportunity to connect with bright, enthusiastic students and share experiences from the IT industry with them. It feels great to know that those insights might help guide students after they graduate and embark on their own career journeys. SolHacks brought immense value to CapTech by providing us with a unique opportunity to understand where students currently are in their educational journey. It was enlightening to learn more about university hackathons and witness the innovative ideas that students created during the event.”

-Abel Fresnillo, CapTech Director

“I really enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere, especially the music, the engaging workshops, the collaborative energy of building with talented peers, and of course, the delicious food! This hackathon was incredibly valuable, both technically and personally. On a technical level, the project we developed was a fantastic learning experience and even provided great talking points during interviews. Personally, it fostered a sense of community that's often hard to find in regular academic settings. I highly recommend SolHacks as an excellent platform for Latinx students to connect with like-minded peers and mentors from various schools and companies. It's also a great opportunity for networking with employers; I personally secured an interview thanks to connections made at the event!

-Ramon Saturnino, UNCG Computer Science & Math Student