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**Don’t miss the latest announcements from AWS re:Invent 2025!** Stay up to date with the newest innovations and hear firsthand insights from speakers who are already building and experimenting with these features in the real world. 🚀 **Seats are limited** 📍 **BDD 1075 Rooftop** 🗓 **Saturday, February 7** **⏰ 12:30 PM sharp** **Speakers:** * **Peter Bardawil** // Associate Director of Engineering @ Speedlane Peter Bardawil is a Lead Engineer and Associate Director at Speedlane, with over a decade of experience in web development and cloud systems. He's a full-stack engineer who also specializes in DevOps and cloud architecture, working with AWS, GCP, and Azure. Peter has led teams and helped build and scale large, high-impact projects used by thousands of people * **Awedis Keofteian** // Senior DevOps Engineer @ Washmen, AWS Hero Awedis (Avo) is a Senior DevOps Engineer at Washmen and an AWS Community Hero, passionate about building scalable, reliable, and efficient cloud architectures. Outside of work, he enjoys playing basketball, going for a jog, and staying active while exploring new tech ideas. * **Omar Chouman** // Senior Software Engineer @ Aspire Software A software engineer with hands-on experience building and scaling cloud-native systems on AWS, focusing on backend engineering, microservices, and performance optimization, and an active open-source contributor. * **Jean-Pierre Fakhry** // Head of AI @ Chizl, AI consultant at MITAI 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. * **Hadi Abou Daya** // AI Engineer @ Savencia Hadi Abou Daya is a Data Scientist and AI Engineer currently working as a consultant in Paris. He builds LLM agents, RAG systems, computer vision, and causal inference projects for SaaS, ad-tech, mobility, and fnb companies. 🎯 **An afternoon packed with insights, networking, and innovation**

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"