GDG Brisbane Cloud & AI Meetup - Aug 2025

We're thrilled to have you join us for an evening of insightful discussions on the evolving role of AI in industry and everyday life. Tonight, we’ll explore cutting-edge AI techniques and practical strategies to thrive in this rapidly changing landscape.
6:00 pm Event starts
Complimentary food and drinks will be provided to keep you fueled during the event.
6:30 pm Your data, your way: Elevate your data game with BigQuery Remote Functions
Yash Mehta | Consultant | Engineer | Google Developer Expert @ Vivanti Consulting
In this session, we'll embark on a journey to uncover the transformative potential of BigQuery remote functions. We'll begin with the overview of remote functions, its functionality, advantages, and some use cases. This will be followed by a case study that showcases how BigQuery remote functions can be deployed to decrypt data on the fly, eliminating the need for unencrypted data storage. Finally, Yash will discuss how to deploy and maintain BigQuery remote functions using Terraform ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure and security practices. By the end of this session, you'll not only grasp the technical nuances but also walk away with modules to help accelerate your journey into developing and deploying BigQuery Remote Functions.
Yash is a seasoned technology consultant with a track record of successfully delivering large and complex projects, specialising in cutting edge technologies such AI & MLOps, real-time data processing, cloud architecture, and data engineering. With a deep understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), he is recognised as one of the Google Developer Experts in ANZ, specialising in Google Cloud, AI and ML. Yash has collaborated with diverse clients across telecommunications, media & marketing, financial services, retail, and e-commerce sectors, delivering innovative, tailored solutions.

7:15 pm Unlocking the Power of Unstructured Data – Compliance to Value Journey ☁️
Rashmi Bhatia – Technology Professional Driving Business Growth | Project Manager @ Auto & General
Rashmi is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of global experience driving digital transformation, cloud modernization, and AI-powered innovation across financial services and regulated industries. She has successfully led large-scale programs at institutions like Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, and Auto & General, delivering strategic outcomes in software engineering, compliance, and Security.
Rashmi has built and mentored high-performing engineering teams, implemented secure DevOps practices, and pioneered cloud-native solutions for unstructured data management, record retention, and AI-driven automation. Her leadership has enabled $25M+ in savings through intelligent automation and delivered measurable gains in compliance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

8:00 pm Raffle
X free JetBrains licenses to raffle off. X depends on the number of attendees.
Free Personal Subscription
100% DISCOUNT CODE for
AppCode, CLion, DataGrip, DataSpell, GoLand, IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, PhpStorm, PyCharm, ReSharper, ReSharper C++, Rider, RubyMine, WebStorm, or dotUltimate.
8:30 pm Event closes
Look forward to seeing you there.