IT Professionals

Join us for a 30-minute **ONLINE Zoom** session ([Zoom link](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82483940620?pwd=AKmYOoKbsHH5YMCRUOVVFmY8NCIFZS.1)) to learn how you can make a direct, lasting impact on foster and unhoused youth in Williamson and Travis counties. Our Program Manager will walk through what Learning Bridge does, how our tutoring model works, and why one hour a week can change the entire trajectory of a student’s life from uncertainty to thriving. You’ll hear how volunteers just like you have already helped hundreds of local students raise their grades, rebuild confidence, stay on track for high school graduation, and feel supported by a consistent adult who shows up for them. We’ll cover the weekly commitment, in-person and virtual options, and the real outcomes our students experience when they have someone in their corner. If you want your time to matter and you’re looking for a meaningful way to support your community, this short session will show you exactly how to get started with Learning Bridge. \*ONLINE EVENT\* Monday, 5/4 @12:30pm Join on the [Zoom link](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82483940620?pwd=AKmYOoKbsHH5YMCRUOVVFmY8NCIFZS.1) [Learning Bridge](https://learningbridgetx.org/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=meetup-apr) matches tutors with foster care and unhoused youth to give them the educational support they need to stay in school, improve academic performance, and achieve greater success later in life.

Join us for Monday morning coffee, crafting and conversation! Bring what ever portable project you are working on. If you are new to the craft there are usually folks to help you learn. There are a variety of coffee and tea items and a tiny selection of pastry items. Pineview Coffee Company is a small yet spacious coffee shop on the 1st floor inside the Aspen Lake Amenity building. There is only a small sign by the door that has the name of the coffee shop so it can be a little challenging to find. Hope to see you there! PS unofficially part of this group meets here every Monday so come what ever week you can.

Start your weekday strong. This morning meetup is for people who want consistency, accountability, and good company while doing their own workout. No group programming, no coaching. Just show up, train, stay motivated, and support each other. Strength, cardio, mobility, or skill work — whatever fits your goals. **Important Note** Participation requires an active Anytime Fitness membership for this location (or a valid multi-location pass). We cannot provide access to the gym. **Who It’s For** • Preparing for hikes or outdoor trips • Building a steady morning routine • Prefer independent workouts with community around **Location** Anytime Fitness 5290 N A.W. Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oEzp2osVFzHvGy9L7 **Schedule** 4:00 AM — Arrive, warm up 4:15–5:45 AM — Individual workouts (optional shared circuits) 5:45–6:00 AM — Cooldown and quick check-in Stay the entire time or come for what you can. Consistency matters more than duration. **Bring** • Water and workout gear • Your workout plan (optional) **Expectations** • Update your RSVP if your plans change • Be on time when possible • Respect the gym environment and other members • Aim for steady attendance — habit is the goal A friendly, low-pressure way to start the day strong, build discipline, and train alongside others without needing a structured class.

**Date:** Monday, May 4th **Time:** 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM - but you can stay as long as you like **Location:** The Good Lot, 2500 W New Hope Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613 **Event Description:** Join us for a relaxed and fun happy hour at The Good Lot! Mondays are $1 off draft beer and glasses of wine. We’ll grab a spot, mingle, and keep things casual—no agenda, just good conversation and good company. **What to Expect:** * Dog-friendly, kid-friendly location (kids will be playing nearby) * Friendly, welcoming group (come solo or bring a friend) * Great drinks and happy hour specials * Easy networking and socializing * Laid-back vibe—stay as long or as little as you’d like **Who Should Come:** Anyone in the Cedar Park / North Austin area looking to connect, relax, and enjoy a great local spot. Check out more details on their website: https://www.thegoodlotcp.com/

🍕 **Welcome to CYBERLUNCH** 🔐 **CYBERLUNCH is a casual, practitioner-focused cybersecurity meetup built around one simple idea: grab lunch and talk shop.** * No slides. * No sales pitches. * No formal agenda. Just real conversations about what’s happening in our environments right now. AppSec, cloud, detection, governance, AI, compliance, engineering, whatever people are dealing with that week. **What to expect:** ✅ Pizza (or salad 🥗) ✅ Your favorite drink ☕ ✅ Honest discussions with people building and defending systems every day Whether you’re a seasoned security professional, early in your career, adjacent to tech, or just curious, there’s a seat for you at the table. The goal is simple: connect local practitioners, exchange ideas, and build a stronger cyber community together. ***Please note this is not a sponsored event. Food and drinks are not included.***

Open to writers of any genre! We’ll socialize for a bit at the start before beginning timed writing sprints. Each sprint will last for 25 minutes followed by a 5 minute break. Since we’ll be using tables at Panera Bread, please plan to purchase a drink, bakery item, or lunch! Can’t wait to rack up the word count with new friends!

**AIMUG Monthly Mixer & Showcase** **Austin LangChain + AI Middleware Users Group** **Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM **Venue:** ACC – RGC 3000, 1218 West Avenue, Austin, TX **After-Party:** The Tavern, 922 W 12th St, Austin, TX *** **Quick Summary** Join us for the monthly AIMUG Mixer & Showcase — an evening of practical demos, short deep-dives, and relaxed community networking. We focus on **agentic software development**: multi-agent architectures, middleware patterns, **LangChain + LangGraph** workflows, **DeepAgents**, and real-world a**pplication building**. Many presenters are power users of **Claude Code**, and we frequently explore how developers use it in their agent workflows. *** **Run of Show (Template / Reusable)** **6:00 – 6:20 PM — Networking & Welcome** Grab a drink, meet other AI practitioners, settle in. **6:20 – 6:30 PM — Introductions & Kickoff (10 min)** Brief community intros + overview of the agenda. **6:30 – 7:40 PM — Thunderstorm Talks (15 min each)** * **Thunderstorm Talk Slot 1 (15 min)** * **Thunderstorm Talk Slot 2 (15 min)** * **Thunderstorm Talk Slot 3 (15 min)** * **Thunderstorm Talk Slot 4 (15 min)** **7:40 – 8:00 PM — Buffer & Open Q&A** Follow up with speakers, demo projects, or run long if needed. *Target wrap-up: \~7:45–8:00 PM; venue clears by 8:30 PM.* **8:00 – 8:30 PM — Walk to After-Party** Casual mixer continues at **The Tavern**. *** **About AIMUG** AIMUG is built on the philosophy of **Learning in the Open**. We explore the entire agentic stack — LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, DeepAgents, Claude Code, Claude Skills/Subagents, and the broader AI middleware ecosystem. Expect demos, patterns, pitfalls, and community-built insights from developers shipping real agent-powered applications. We’re graciously hosted by the Center for Government & Civic Service at ACC’s Rio Grande Campus. *** **Directions & Parking** **Directions:** Heading north on West Ave (between 12th & 13th), look for the tan-brick RGC 3000 building on your left. Enter via the stairs. **Parking:** * **Garage:** Free (doors lock at 9 PM) * **Street:** Free after 6 PM (good if you’re staying late) *** **Notes & Logistics** * **Slides & Resources:** All slides and demo materials are **provided by the community**. We learn in the open — everything shared will be posted publicly after the event. * **Speakers:** Please arrive a few minutes early for AV setup. * **Code of Conduct:** Respectful, inclusive, curiosity-first. Ask questions and share credit. * **Questions / Changes:** DM organizers in the community channel or reach out to the host team. *** **See You There** Bring a laptop, a project (optional), and your curiosity.

Open to writers of any genre! We’ll socialize for a bit at the start before beginning timed writing sprints. Each sprint will last for 25 minutes followed by a 5 minute break. Since we’ll be using tables at Emerald Tavern, please plan to purchase a drink, bakery item, or lunch! Can’t wait to rack up the word count with new friends!

**About the Session** Let’s be honest — getting from idea to production still takes too long. Specification-driven development puts structured specifications at the center of the modern software lifecycle, creating clarity and shared understanding before the first line of code is written. In this session, we’ll explore Kiro, an agentic IDE, and how it transforms structured specifications into production-ready code. We’ll look at how this approach improves collaboration between developers and stakeholders, and why it represents a fundamental shift in how software is designed, built, and delivered. As part of the session, the presenter plans to include as much hands-on content as possible. Attendees are welcome to follow along using their own free Kiro account. You’ll gain practical insights into: * How specification-driven development accelerates delivery * Turning structured specs into working production code with Kiro * Improving collaboration and reducing rework across teams * Delivering customer value in days instead of weeks **Who Should Attend** This event is ideal for: * Developers curious about new IDEs and AI-assisted development * Cloud architects looking to modernize the development lifecycle * Teams interested in accelerating idea-to-production workflows * Anyone passionate about modern software engineering practices **Sponsor** Thank you to [Okta](https://www.okta.com/) for sponsoring the food and drinks for this event. **Agenda:** **11:45 AM** – Welcome, Networking, Food & Drinks **12:10 PM –** Sponsor Session **12:30 PM** – Kiro Introduction **12:45 PM** – Workshop Setup **1:00 PM** – Hands-on Workshop **3:45 PM** – Survey, Quiz & Feedback **4:00 PM** – Closing **Notes for Attendees** Please register only if you plan to attend, as space is limited. Attendees will need to bring a laptop to fully participate in the workshop. Please ensure you have the following prerequisites: \- A laptop for hands\-on labs \- An AWS Builder ID if you do not already have one\. Creating an AWS Builder ID is free. For instructions on signing up for or signing in to your AWS Builder ID, please visit: [https://docs.aws.amazon.com/signin/latest/userguide/sign-in-builder-id.html](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/signin/latest/userguide/sign-in-builder-id.html)

Join us at Red Horn Coffee and Brewing for our Business Networking luncheon in the Cedar Park & Leander area. Connect with fellow professionals, foster business growth, and enjoy the interactive and referral-driven atmosphere of our group. We also contribute to local charities, making our networking experience not only beneficial for your business but also for the community. Don't miss out—come network with us! **Agenda:** \- Open Networking and Lunch Order \- Announcements and Updates \- Introductions \- Networking Activity or Spotlight Speaker \- Open Networking 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 BXN S𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: 👉 [Farmers Insurance](https://agents.farmers.com/tx/buda/ronald-marchiani/) 👉 [Bradenn Pools](https://bradennpools.com/) 👉 [Keyss - Think Tech. Think Keyss.](https://keyssinc.com/) 👉 [Luna Tech - Managed IT Services](https://lunatechteam.com/) 👉 [American Eagle Plumbing](https://americaneagleplumbing.net/) 👉 [Dolan Mortgage Team](https://dolanloans.com/) 👉 [Genuine Automotive & Diesel](https://genuineautomotive.net/) 👉 [Balarini Floors](https://www.balarinifloors.com/) 👉 [KingFiher Roofing](https://www.kingfisherroofing.com/) 👉 [CESHKER Group - Law & Title Offices](https://www.ceshker.com/) 👉 [Horizon Realty](BuyWithBatya.com) 👉 [Truist Financial](https://www.truist.com/) 👉 [Dynamic Electrical Service ](https://www.facebook.com/DynamicTX/) 👉 [Temperature Pro ](https://temperaturepro.com/round-rock-tx/) [Learn more about BXN](https://bxnmembers.com/) We look forward to seeing you soon! BXN Leadership Team #bxn #businessexchangenetwork #supportlocalbusinesses #networking

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!

Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.

Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, March 28, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **Radio Signal Analysis Using SDRs and OpenWebRX+** with **Scott McCrory**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio/).

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com