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We champion the pursuit of Business Agility—not by "Sprinting" faster but by adopting the Serverless Mindset, advances in AI, modern Data practices, and SaaS services. This community thrives on fostering collaboration and continuous learning, bridging the gap between IT capabilities and business outcomes. We offer free Cloud learning events for Engineers and provide complimentary Cloud Architecture, AI & Data Engineering advice for Executives worldwide. Additionally, we actively connect members seeking work with exciting opportunities in the ever-evolving Cloud landscape.
IT'S ALL ABOUT PASSION
Sometimes we're good at things we don't really care for, but it's that passion that will drive us to succeed. Steve Jobs once said, "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle."
So, if you found your passion (related to IT), please tell us about it. If you're still searching, check us out. You may find it here – because we cover a variety of forward-looking IT topics.
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FOR BUSINESSES
GET TO KNOW US
Serverless Toronto is a member of the family of Community-driven Serverless User Groups worldwide focused on fostering a community around serverless technologies for good. Each Serverless User Group is unique, organized by locals, and run according to the following principles:
- Local – Run by local community organizers
- Accessible – Financially and physically accessible to the community
- Representative – Be representative of the broader society within which it exists.
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NEED A QUICK CLOUD OR DATA ENGINEERING ADVICE?
As true believers in Community networking and experience sharing, we offer Free Online Consultations. If your Company needs a little help:
- Send us a message about your projects, dilemmas, doubts or fears, and if there's a match, your team will receive a complimentary (and confidential) 45-minute consultation.
- It will give you a fresh and unbiased perspective about "the thing" you're trying to build in the Cloud.
NEED A SECOND OPINION ON APPLICATION/DATA ARCHITECTURE MODERNIZATION?
If you are an Executive in need of "Emergency Advice," here is WHY & HOW we can help you:
- Thanks to our vast IT experience fed by Passion, Curiosity and the Serverless Mindset, we know that
- Technology is not the point. The reason that we're doing this – any of this, is in service of some business goal.
- The Customer value that your organization is trying to create is the point!
- That's why we focus on creating tangible values for our clients (like ROI, efficiencies, risk reduction and cost savings) – not work for work's sake.
TRY US OUT:
- We'll uncover hidden opportunities to improve your business results (because we can see your options Further than traditional IT Architects).
- It's simply impossible to get a reliable Second Opinion from the same person who gave you the First one.
- Even if the Second Opinion confirms what you already know, it's beneficial to get confidence that you have done everything you can to ensure your project's success.
- Second Opinion engagement will deliver results quickly!
- Serverless Toronto "Second Opinion" engagements are confidential, can be arranged on a flat-fee or hourly basis (your call), and require NO long-term commitment to us.
NEED LONGER-TERM HELP ADOPTING CLOUD?
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See all- Enterprise RAG Done Right: Lessons from the FieldLink visible for attendees
Live session with Manning authors Tyler Suard & Darshil Modi—cutting through the RAG hype to show what it takes to build Enterprise RAG systems that deliver accuracy, scale, and reliability. Our last meetup focused on Secure Enterprise adoption of AI Tools—now we're continuing the conversation with the critical missing piece for successful GenAI implementation: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) at Enterprise scale.
While most companies are still struggling to deliver AI projects that work at scale, Tyler Suard and Darshil Modi, co-authors of "Enterprise RAG" (Manning), have done exactly that—building a system that searches 50+ million records across 12 databases in under 30 seconds with a 90% five-star user rating. In their book, they reveal how they achieved this while explaining why many current approaches fall short.
Rather than offering yet another intro-level "what is RAG" lecture, they'll guide us through:
- The structure of their book: Why solving RAG isn't just about tech stacks, but systems thinking across search, infrastructure, and evaluation
- A deep dive into Chapter 4: Hybrid search and lessons learned building with Azure AI Search
- A rare chance to interact live: Ask questions about the hardest chapters (even ones still in the works), and peek behind the curtain of their writing process
Who Should Attend
Software Engineers/Architects and AI practitioners who want to move their GenAI applications from proof-of-concept to production-ready systems. You'll leave with concrete strategies for preventing hallucinations, optimizing retrieval accuracy, and scaling your infrastructure to handle massive data volumes—all based on battle-tested experience rather than theory.Extras
Attendees will receive an exclusive 50%-off Manning discount code to access the book early through the Manning Early Access Program (MEAP): https://www.manning.com/books/enterprise-ragBring your questions and join fellow developers looking to navigate the complex landscape of AI tools in Enterprise environments!
- PostgreSQL: The Swiss Army Knife Database for the AI AgeLink visible for attendees
In this compact 1-hour session, Denis Magda, author of "Just Use Postgres!" book, will provide insights into how Postgres serves as a versatile platform handling AI vector search, document storage, and time-series data. Denis will walk us through how Postgres has evolved to handle workloads far beyond traditional RDBMS capabilities, making this event perfect for developers looking to simplify their tech stack while maintaining powerful solutions for diverse data needs.
What You'll Learn:
- Why "Just Use Postgres" isn't just a catchy phrase but a practical architecture strategy
- How PostgreSQL handles AI workloads with vector storage and similarity search
- Key extensions and features that transform Postgres into a multi-model database
- When Postgres is (and isn't) the right tool for specialized data tasks
Whether you're a seasoned PostgreSQL user or simply curious about reducing the complexity of your data infrastructure, this session will provide valuable insights into making the most of this powerful open-source database.
Agenda
6:00 - 6:05 PM: Welcome and Introduction
6:05 - 6:30 PM: Denis will walk through selected chapters from his book
6:30 - 6:55 PM: Q&A/Discussion
6:55 - 7:00 PM: Wrap-up and AnnouncementsAbout the Speaker
Denis Magda is a technologist and author with extensive experience in database systems and distributed computing. He is currently writing "Just Use Postgres!" for Manning Publications, a practical guide for application developers that showcases how PostgreSQL can handle diverse workloads traditionally requiring specialized databases. Denis brings years of experience working with data systems at scale and is passionate about helping developers make pragmatic technology choices.Who Should Attend
- Backend developers and architects looking to simplify their tech stack
- Data engineers interested in PostgreSQL's extended capabilities
- Anyone curious about vector databases and AI implementation with PostgreSQL
- Developers considering PostgreSQL for non-traditional workloads
Format
This is a virtual event. Connection details will be shared with registered attendees.Join us for this special opportunity to learn from a database expert and discover how PostgreSQL might be able to replace multiple specialized systems in your architecture!
- Building Agentic AI systems: A2A (Agent2Agent) & MCP Protocols & ServerlessLink visible for attendees
Exciting technical session where Dan Dobrin will decode the latest protocols powering intelligent Agentic AI systems. We will explore how Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent2Agent (A2A) Protocol are transforming the development of enterprise-grade AI applications in serverless environments. While many RAG implementations require Python, Dan will demonstrate how these powerful protocols can be implemented in enterprise Java environments. This session offers valuable insights for developers across all major cloud platforms, as these emerging open standards are designed for multi-cloud, interconnected systems.
What You'll Learn
- - How Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables robust tool usage and integration in LLM applications
- - The architecture and implementation patterns of Agent2Agent (A2A) Protocol for creating multi-agent, collaborative AI systems
- - Practical approaches to building intelligent agentic systems in serverless environments
- - Enterprise-grade implementation strategies beyond proof-of-concept demos
Whether you're working with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, these open protocols represent the future of intelligent system development. Join us to explore how these technologies can enhance your AI applications with more sophisticated reasoning, planning, and collaboration capabilities.
Agenda
6:00 - 6:10 PM: Welcome and Introduction
6:10 - 6:50 PM: Main Presentation:- Agents vs Workflows: Understanding the evolution from simple to complex systems
- Agentic Capabilities: Function calling, planning, and reflection
- RAG implementation in enterprise systems
- Model Context Protocol (MCP): Architecture and implementation
- Agent2Agent (A2A) Protocol: Extending MCP for agent collaboration
- Java implementation patterns for enterprise environments
- Deployment in serverless environments (Cloud Run)
6:50 - 7:20 PM: Demo and Q&A
7:20 - 7:30 PM: Wrap-up and Manning Publications RaffleAbout the Speaker
Dan Dobrin is an Enterprise Application Architect at Google Cloud with extensive experience in enterprise Java applications and cloud technologies. He recently presented multiple sessions at Google Cloud Next '25, including talks on GenAI, LangChain4j, Gemini Code Assist, and Agentic RAG systems. Dan previously spoke at Serverless Toronto about High-Performance Java on Google Cloud Platform, and is a frequent speaker at Spring I/O conferences. With a focus on practical, production-ready implementations, Dan brings real-world insights into cutting-edge technologies.Who Should Attend
- Software architects and developers interested in building intelligent AI systems
- Enterprise Java developers looking to implement advanced AI capabilities
- Cloud practitioners working with serverless technologies
- Technical leaders evaluating emerging standards for AI agent development
- Anyone interested in the future of LLM-powered applications in production environments
Format
This is a virtual event. Connection details will be shared with registered attendees.Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the protocols shaping the future of intelligent systems development from an experienced enterprise architect. Whether you're just getting started with AI or building sophisticated agent-based applications, this session will provide valuable insights applicable across cloud platforms.
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