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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**

See Brad's email for details. It'll be a fun night of non-Olympic-worthy curling interspersed with drinks and pizza. Who needs anything more?

**Understanding the Columbus Housing Market: Let’s Talk Downsizing for Seniors** Understanding the Market to Make Your Best Move Yet Thinking about downsizing or helping a parent prepare for a move? Join us for a friendly, educational seminar designed specifically for seniors in Central Ohio. We’ll break down what’s happening in today’s Columbus housing market, explore timing and planning for downsizing, and discuss easy ways to prepare a longtime home for sale—without overwhelm. You’ll also learn about low‑maintenance housing options, financial considerations, and simple steps to make your next move smooth and stress‑free. This is a relaxed, no‑pressure event where you can ask questions and get practical advice tailored to seniors and their families. Hosted by: Katie McCartney, Broker & Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES)