What we’re about
This group is for anyone interested in a discussion with others local to the Houston area around any aspect of Microsoft Azure and it's rapidly-growing, surrounding (non-Microsoft) ecosystem. Non-locals are also very welcome to join!
We meet each month or so - usually the second Tuesday of each month - and talk about some aspect of Azure that might be of interest to as many people as possible. Topics range across both all Azure services and 3rd-Party solutions that are deployed upon it so there should be something for everyone.
Attendees to our events usually cover a wide range, and often include students, project managers, infrastructure-focused IT professionals, Developers, Solution, Application or Enterprise Architects, Security practitioners, "Big Data" Scientists, and business leaders. We also sometimes discuss solutions that 3rd Party (i.e. non-Microsoft) software vendors build on top of Azure to fill in feature gaps (via the Azure Marketplace).
The one thing we try NOT our events to be a 'sales pitch' of any kind: we are just about community, learning about technology and gaining experiences in using them from one-another.
Each event will usually focus on just one Azure area or Service or 3rd Party (Marketplace) solution, and typically have a guest speaker, a high-level overview followed by technical demonstration(s), and a Q&A session so we can not only share stories but everyone can learn from each other's experiences.
We do record our events and post them on our YouTube Channel.
Our Code Of Conduct, which applies to all attendees to all our events, can be found here.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Securing OpenAI Solutions In Azure: Overview and Deep DiveMicrosoft Office Houston, Houston, TX
The digital landscape thrives on innovation, and today AI sits at the forefront. Built on Azure's powerful OpenAI platform, AI solutions empower us to push boundaries and unlock new possibilities. Yet, with great potential comes great responsibility. Securing these AI solutions in Azure isn't just an option, it's essential.
Join us for this month's Meetup at the Houston Azure User Group as we navigate the intricacies of securing your custom Azure Open AI enabled applications.
We will discuss:
- Demystifying AI Cybersecurity: Understand the unique security challenges of securing your custom AI-enabled Azure applications
- Cutting-Edge Strategies: Discover the current features, tools and Microsoft best practices to shield your AI applications from evolving threats
- Azure's Security Arsenal: Delve into Azure's built-in security features specifically designed to safeguard your data, models, and AI services.
Empower Your Journey:
Whether you're crafting AI solutions or overseeing AI-powered systems, this session equips you with the knowledge to:
- Safeguard sensitive data and prevent both unauthorized access and exfiltration
- Fortify your AI models against manipulation and attacks
- Build resilient and trustworthy custom AI-Enabled Applications
Take a proactive stance towards securing your AI future. Join us to explore the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape and fortify your Azure AI solutions.
Your speaker tonight is Nitin Nagar, VP and CTO at Bluebery Hawaii Technology Solutions. Nitin is based in Houston and will be presenting in-person!Agenda
• 5:30pm Food served, pre-Meetup chit-chat for those in-person
• 6:00pm Meetup Starts: Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
• 6:15pm Securing OpenAI Solutions In Azure
• 7:30pm Q&A
• 8:00pm ConcludeFood and soft drinks will be served at ~5:30pm on the 10th floor - we will kick off the discussion there ~6pm after everyone has had a chance to eat, meet anyone else you'd like to and have a chat :-). Feel free to start arriving from 5pm on if you are nearby. PLEASE RSVP so we have an accurate food count.
PARKING: For free parking please park across the street on the third and fourth floors of the parking garage at 12711 Queensbury; parking in the Microsoft building is not free
In-person: 750 Town and Country Blvd #1000 · Houston, TX
Virtual Live-Stream: Join the meeting now
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/@HoustonAzureUserGroup