GDG Cyprus - Google Developers Group Cyprus

Following the spirit of our tech talks, where practical knowledge meets real-world implementation, this next event is focused on migrating 256 components within a year!

Join us for an insightful session with Isaac Martinez, Platform Engineer, as he unveils the journey of migrating 256 components across .NET, Java, and Python from one platform to another, all within a year. This event dissects challenges faced due to mismatched deployment styles and legacy habits, and how these were transformed into opportunities for creating reusable automation and robust engineering practices. Whether you're dealing with migrations, looking to automate processes, or just keen to learn from real-world engineering scenarios, this talk will provide valuable insights and practical tips. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts and learn from Isaac's experiences. Secure your spot now and be a part of this transformational learning journey!

Agenda

18:30 - 19:00 Gathering

19:00 - 20:00 From Migration Monolith to Automation Tool

20:00 - 21:30 Mingling & Networking

Meet our Sponsor
CECG is a vibrant and rapidly growing consultancy and product firm specialising in solving high-impact problems for our clients. Our engineers have learnt the pragmatism, insight and skills required to go where others would not, through battle-hardened experience across some of the largest companies in the world. Our main fields are Platforms, Kubernetes Cloud infrastructure and Site Reliability Engineering all with a Software Engineering approach. We also provide transformational leadership with a deep understanding of Continuous Delivery.

It's that time again! DevFest, the massive community-driven tech conference hosted by Google Developer Groups (GDGs) worldwide, returns to Cyprus in 2025.

Mark your calendars: Saturday, November 22, from 9 am to 4 pm
Your local GDG Cyprus and Women TechMakers Cyprus are curating a DevFest experience designed to empower Cyprus' tech scene. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your journey, DevFest 2025 has something for everyone.

We're super excited about this year's speakers - experts from the island as well as Google Developer Experts are flying in from all over Europe to share their insights with us. There's going to be lots of AI, Agents, Failures, Advice, and lots of coffee! Register to know first about the talks!

Agenda

9:30 - 10:00 | Registrations & Coffee ☕

10:10 - 10:15 | Welcome Note

10:15 - 10:45 | Talk #1

10:45 - 11:15 | Talk #2

11:15 - 11:45 | Coffee ☕

11:45 - 12:15 | Talk #3

12:15 - 12:45 | Talk #4

12:45 - 14:00 | Lunch 🌯

14:00 - 14:30 | Talk #5

14:30 - 15:00 | Talk #6

15:00 - 16:30 | Networking 🍻

Partners
University of Nicosia (https://www.unic.ac.cy/)

Sponsors
Will be announced soon 🤩

Registrations
Entry is free. Registration is required. Grab your ticket now!

Agenda

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Hosted By

Maria Stylianou, Engineering Manager

I'm an engineering leader, passionate about building stuff, experimenting and failing fast. My expertise lies in up-skilling developers and scaling tech organizations. I advocate for increasing diversity in tech, and creating truly inclusive and fun environments.

I consult tech organizations to increase their efficiency, with trainings, team facilitations and individual tech coaching.

Hit me up for a challenge, advice or coffee!

Andreas Lefkatis, GDG Organizer

I am a Greek Cypriot Software Developer passionate about Web, DevOps and Mobile Application Engineering.
My interests lie in how cloud based infrastructures and mobile devices could revolutionise ubiquitous computing and today's tech world.
GDG Cyprus Lead and HackCyprus Organiser

Mike Yerou, Software Engineer - Director

Mike Yerou studied Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens and completed his master’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Southern California. He interned at Amazon in San Francisco before joining Google in London as a full-time software engineer. After almost 7 years at Google, he left to co-found his own company, Pale Blue, doing tailor-made software for enterprises worldwide.

Michalis Mavris, Software Engineer

Andreas Loizou, Managing Director

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Partners

University of Nicosia (https://www.unic.ac.cy/)

Qbeat Technologies (https://qbeat.io/)

Pale Blue (https://www.paleblueapps.com/)
We are an ambitious company that strongly believes we can make a difference in our partner's businesses. We don’t consider ourselves a traditional agency. We do not have clients; we have long-term partners and we deeply care about the software we are creating for them.

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Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cyprus-presents-devfest-cyprus-2025/.