Building Production-Ready Systems (AWS User Group Lebanon Meetup)
Join us for an exciting lineup of talks exploring the future of cloud and AI! From AI observability with Grafana on AWS to building intelligent applications with Amazon Bedrock, you’ll discover how to design, operate, and scale smarter systems. Learn how to deploy AI agents in minutes, build resilient self-healing architectures using SQS and EventBridge, and transform messy data into actionable cloud intelligence. Whether you're an engineer, architect, or AI enthusiast, this event is packed with practical insights and real-world use cases you won’t want to miss! 🚀
📍 BDD 1075 Rooftop
🗓 Saturday, July 18
⏰ 10:00 AM Sharp (Lebanon Time, EEST)
Speakers:
- Omar Chouman // Senior Software Engineer at Aspire Software
Talk: "AI Observability with Grafana on AWS"
Bio: Software Engineer, founder of JUSTECH, and co-organizer of Grafana & Friends Beirut. speaking regularly at tech events across Lebanon, and working at the intersection of AI, cloud infrastructure, and open source software.
- Jean-Pierre Fakhry // Head of AI at Chizl, AI consultant at MITAI
Talk: "Build smart with Amazon Bedrock"
Bio: Jean-Pierre Fakhry is the Head of AI at Chizl, driving the company’s AI vision to redefine how investors and analysts access equity insights. He also serves as an AI Consultant for the Ministry of IT & AI in Lebanon, contributing to national AI strategy and digital transformation initiatives. An AI strategist and educator, Jean-Pierre works with startups and institutions on applied and generative AI and is a frequent speaker known for bridging technical depth with real-world impact.
- Mohamad Kawtharani // AI Lead @ Zero&One (Part of NTT Data)
Talk: "Operate AI Agents in Minutes with Amazon Bedrock"
Bio: Mohamad leads AI for Zero&One (part of NTT DATA). He holds a Master’s in AI from the University of York and has spent the last seven years building AI on the cloud.
- Elie Jalkh // Software Engineer at ENTR, Co-founder at Seyerne
Talk: "Building Self-Healing Systems with SQS and EventBridge"
Bio: Elie is a passionate Software Engineer with strong experience in backend, full-stack development, and AI engineering. He is currently the Co-founder and CTO of Seyerne, an AI-powered mentorship platform that enables people to create their own digital persona.
- Elite Kyriakos // Data Engineer & Consultant | Cloud, Lakehouse & BI Modernization
Talk: "From Data Chaos to Cloud Intelligence: Building the Data Foundation for Digital Transformation on AWS"
Bio: Elite Kyriakos is a Data Warehouse and Cloud Engineer specializing in scalable ETL systems and data platforms. At Thales Group, she designs high-performance pipelines processing millions of records daily, with a focus on efficiency, cost optimization, and reliability. She also brings experience in analytics and AI through consulting projects, combining strong engineering skills with a data-driven approach to solving complex problems.
🎯 An evening filled with insights, meaningful connections, and innovation
