A simple goal of finding a place to play badminton turned into a deeper exploration of how difficult it can be to use public information in real life. In this talk, Ann shares how she used [Toronto’s open data](https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/data-research-maps/open-data/) to build a drop-in programs finder, and what she learned about turning a real-world problem into a practical, user-friendly tool that helps people save time, especially when life gets busy.
Speakers
Ann Chen
Ann Chen is a software engineer who enjoys building practical tools that make everyday life easier. With a background in engineering and project management in the energy sector, she focuses on turning real-world problems into simple, data-driven solutions. Her recent project focuses on helping people quickly find drop-in recreation programs using open data.