Title: Navigating the AI Era: Cloud, Hackathons, and Your Career Bio: Azim Shaik is a Kent State alumnus and Lead Enterprise Architect specializing in emerging technologies and cloud infrastructure. He holds an MBA from UIUC and has competed in over 100 hackathons, bringing a builder's mindset to designing autonomous systems. A YouTuber, podcaster, and researcher, Azim is currently developing the apps SnapStock and Lamp&Quill and recently published on Agentic Intelligence in the CACM. He is passionate about teaching students to leverage LinkedIn and technical impact to attract recruiters and navigate the modern industry landscape.: Navigating the AI Era: Cloud, Hackathons, and Your Career Bio: Azim Shaik is a Kent State alumnus and Lead Enterprise Architect specializing in emerging technologies and cloud infrastructure. He holds an MBA from UIUC and has competed in over 100 hackathons, bringing a builder’s mindset to designing autonomous systems. A YouTuber, podcaster, and researcher, Azim is currently developing the apps SnapStock and Lamp&Quill and recently published on Agentic Intelligence in the CACM. He is passionate about teaching students to leverage LinkedIn and technical impact to attract recruiters and navigate the modern industry landscape.