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Join us for the February edition of the New York AI Engineers Tech Talk, a monthly gathering focused exclusively on AI engineering. Whether you’re a seasoned machine learning engineer or a fullstack dev curious about how to work with LLMs, this is your space to dive deep into real-world projects, technical challenges, and creative solutions. **What to Expect:** Each month, we invite AI engineers to share something they’ve built, the challenges they faced, and how they solved them. It’s all substance, no fluff, designed for engineers by engineers. **This Month’s Presenters:** * [Clint Robinson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintjrobinson/), Cofounder & CTO @ [Parable](https://www.askparable.com/) * [Kanta Garg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kantagarg17/), Solutions Architect, @ [AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/free/?trk=4bff893e-6f19-4cd8-accc-699c73895d8c&sc_channel=ps&trk=4bff893e-6f19-4cd8-accc-699c73895d8c&sc_channel=ps&ef_id=CjwKCAiA1obMBhAbEiwAsUBbIjpvfpgxARu0OgSrgx8WQcILBZRZMZK0HtEhvhqVvnLQSUyWj22OixoCnfwQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!4422!3!651751059780!e!!g!!aws!19852662197!145019195897&gad_campaignid=19852662197&gbraid=0AAAAADjHtp9VoTN00O-dtavU5bsNHCdCS&gclid=CjwKCAiA1obMBhAbEiwAsUBbIjpvfpgxARu0OgSrgx8WQcILBZRZMZK0HtEhvhqVvnLQSUyWj22OixoCnfwQAvD_BwE) * [Hegar Garcia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hegargarcia/), Tech Lead @[Fonzi](https://fonzi.ai/) **The Crowd:** You’ll be joining a mix of software developers, data scientists, AI engineers, and technical founders working at or curious about the future of applying AI at the application layer. It’s a casual, high-signal environment perfect for learning something new and meeting peers in the NYC AI Engineering scene. **Agenda:** * 6:30 to 7:15 PM – Networking with pizza and soft drinks courtesy of [Fonzi AI](https://fonzi.ai/) * 7:15 to 7:20 PM – Opening remarks * 7:20 to 8:05 PM – Three 10 minutes Tech Talks with 5 minute Q&A * 8:05 to 8:30 PM – Meet the speakers and connect with other attendees **Location:** Fonzi HQ (Ground Floor) 25 Kent Avenue Brooklyn AI Engineers is run by [Fonzi](https://fonzi.ai/). Fonzi is a talent marketplace that connects elite engineers with top AI companies through a monthly, high signal, structured hiring process called Match Day. We run AI Engineers communities in both New York and [San Francisco](https://www.meetup.com/san-francisco-ai-engineers/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups). If you are interested in speaking at a tech talk, email lauren@fonzi.ai with your LinkedIn profile, the location you want to speak in (NY or SF), and a short abstract on how you are applying or building with AI in your current role. Use the subject line “AI Engineers Abstract Submission”.

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# To attend enroll here: # [https://luma.com/q6kuetpe](https://luma.com/q6kuetpe) # Agenda​ ​5 - 5:45: Pizza / Beer ​​5:45 - 6:15: NetApp, what we do, our role in open source - Mariah McLaughlin, NetApp ​​6:15 - 7:00: Unleashing AI in Cassandra 5 - Ritam Das, NetApp ​​7:00 - 8:00: When “Eventually” Meant 11 ms: Designing Deterministic Cassandra Architectures in the Telecom Core - Thomas Elliott, Your Augmented Life Advisory Services ​​8:00 - 9:00: Networking

To attend enroll here: [https://luma.com/q6kuetpe](https://luma.com/q6kuetpe) Agenda​ ​5 - 5:45: Pizza / Beer ​​5:45 - 6:15: NetApp, what we do, our role in open source - Mariah McLaughlin, NetApp ​​6:15 - 7:00: Unleashing AI in Cassandra 5 - Ritam Das, NetApp ​​7:00 - 8:00: When “Eventually” Meant 11 ms: Designing Deterministic Cassandra Architectures in the Telecom Core - Thomas Elliott, Your Augmented Life Advisory Services ​​8:00 - 9:00: Networking

Join us for a laid-back evening of casual conversations and mingling with fellow Nix, Nixpkgs, and NixOS enthusiasts. Bring your passion for the Nix ecosystem, and we'll provide a fun, relaxed atmosphere to connect and share ideas! Location will be at Pier 57 in the Daffodil classroom - a map is attached in the photos section.

Join us for an evening of networking, discussion, and all things Cassandra! Please register for this event [here](https://luma.com/q6kuetpe). **Agenda:** ​5:00 - 5:45 pm: Pizza / Beer ​​5:45 - 6:15 pm: NetApp, what we do, our role in open source - Mariah McLaughlin, NetApp ​​6:15 - 7:00 pm: Unleashing AI in Cassandra 5 - Ritam Das, NetApp ​​7:00 - 8:00 pm: When “Eventually” Meant 11 ms: Designing Deterministic Cassandra Architectures in the Telecom Core - Thomas Elliott, Your Augmented Life Advisory Services ​​8:00 - 9:00 pm: Networking **Speaking Sessions:** **​NetApp, what we do, our role in open source - Mariah McLaughlin** ​Mariah is a Developer Advocate at NetApp Instaclustr with a focus on developing educational content and building community around Apache Cassandra. ​ She will discuss NetApp Instaclustr’s managed platform and their role as an open source contributor in the Apache Cassandra community **​Unleashing AI in Cassandra 5 - Ritam Das** ​Ritam Das is a Cloud Solutions Architect at NetApp Instaclustr helping customers consume open-source data platforms like Cassandra, Kafka, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch and more. ​ Ritam will discuss enhancements to Cassandra 5, its AI capabilities, and what it has enabled enterprises to do at scale. **​** **When “Eventually” Meant 11 ms:Designing Deterministic Cassandra Architectures in the Telecom Core - Thomas Elliott** ​Thomas Elliott has had a 25-year career in delivering distributed software systems whose work spans early Cassandra OSS deployments in mobile core networks and modern deterministic data foundations for AI. As Head of AI and ML Systems at BioSole International, he focuses on using Cassandra to encode data dependencies that enable reproducible, auditable, and constrained AI reasoning. ​Since the early days of the Cassandra Open Source project, it has been recognized as a critical component in the evolution of telecom infrastructure, particularly mobile core networks. This talk traces how early design constraints shaped architectural decisions in large-scale deployments. It is a story told across three cities in the Persian Gulf, under tight launch timelines, geopolitical complexity, and read-after-write visibility requirements that had an upper limit of 11ms.

We'll be meeting at Planet Rose again! February is Black History Month, so be prepared to sing songs by your favorite Black singers and songwriters!

Are you curious about Linux but don't know where to start? Looking to try an alternative to Windows or macOS? Come to our beginner's Linux course to try out Linux Mint, a beginner friendly distro, and learn about how it works and operates and how to do all your daily activities with it! Bring a laptop with you and we can even install Mint for you! Mint USB sticks will be provided for this class!

**Abstract:** Current procedural content generation in media suffers from a dichotomy: it is either computationally efficient but predictable, or creative but prone to hallucination and error. The solution lies in a fundamental shift from classical procedural generation to quantum constraint satisfaction algorithms. In this talk, I will present the technical roadmap for MOTH, exploring how quantum computing is poised to become the foundation of the next generation of media. At MOTH we categorize the ecosystem into two eras: the current NISQ era, focused on Quantum Dynamics for visual and game asset generation, and the impending FTQC era, focused on optimization and generative solvers. We will demonstrate how early quantum algorithms are being integrated into commercial game engines today, and how the "Solver Substrate" of the 2030s will enable faster game development with more realistic and immersive worlds. **Bio:** Spencer Topel is a technologist and entrepreneur specializing in the commercial application of frontier technologies, including quantum computing, robotics, and embedded systems. He currently serves as CTO of Moth Quantum, where he directs the engineering roadmap for quantum software tools designed for the creative industries. Simultaneously, as Co-founder of Electron Robotics, he architects AI-driven adaptive systems for high-precision industrial automation. Topel’s technical background is rooted in the design of novel hardware and signal processing platforms. Through his first venture, Physical Synthesis, he developed proprietary acoustic actuation technology, earning industry recognition for innovation in electromechanical design. His pivot into quantum engineering began at the Yale Quantum Institute. Working alongside the Devoret Lab, Topel successfully engineered a hardware-software interface for superconducting qubits, translating quantum state dynamics into audio signals—a project that validated new approaches to human-computer interaction (HCI) in quantum systems. A former professor of Dartmouth College, Topel combines academic rigor with agile product development. He holds advanced degrees from Cornell University and the Juilliard School, and his transdisciplinary work has been exhibited at Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art.

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**Talk Synopsis:** For fans of engine computers and embedded systems, in this talk Dmitriy will be discussing the process of converting an old-school carbureted 2002 Yamaha V-Max motorcycle to a modern electronic fuel injection system. This projected was fueled by the desire to improve reliability, tuning, and maintenance. Dmitriy will be focusing on project setup, flashing, troubleshooting, and tuning the Arduino-based Speeduino engine computer. **Speaker:** Dmitriy is a seasoned Software Developer with an emphasis on DevOps, moonlighting as an Embedded/IoT and small electronics hobbyist. He has an extensive interest in Motorsports - motorcycles in particular - and is regularly found fiddling in his garage with one thing or another. **This event will be in the Main Meeting Room on the first floor.** **Schedule:** 7:00 - 7:15 - Intro, attendee introductions, resource share 7:15 - 8:00 - Talk 8:00 - 8:15 - Social time 8:30 - 10:00 - Stage House Tavern **Disclaimer:** You may be included in event photos, which will be uploaded to our website and socials.

Mingle, network, and imbibe with fellow UXers and whoever else wants to join. Everyone is welcome regardless of your levels! We're normally seated by the ATM at the back,. If you can't find us, ask the bartender. **Interested in sponsoring this event?** Contact Danny (one of the organizers) for our sponsorship rate card

**Free Ticket Meetup to the Greenwich Village Comedy Club!** Meetup at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club! **Come see top Comics from Comedy Central, Netflix, Tik Tok, Max and more!** Amazing and Greenwich Village Location. Hilarious Show! You don't want to miss this! No Cover! (Standard 2 drink min pp)

Join up for an opportunity to work together on optimizing our sites. Have a site you'd like us to analyze? Add it here - [https://bit.ly/meet4speed-submit](https://bit.ly/meet4speed-submit) You can benefit even if you can't edit your site right now - we will be happy to share the knowledge. We'll all learn how to see what's slow and how to make it fast! Here is what you can learn: * Identify optimization opportunities using WebPageTest and Chrome DevTools * Become a master in reading the network waterfall. * Understand the most of the performance flame chart. * Learn the latest trends in measuring site speed. To be able to attend our events, you will need to show your ID at the security desk. Please make sure to provide your full name if your name on Meetup platform doesn't match your ID.

Hi folks, Ever wondered how we could connect our minds to a computer? A Brain Computer Interface (BCI)? The idea has been around in science fiction for a long time, and the desire to see into one’s own mind is as ancient as humanity’s ability to think and reason. Some researchers speculate that we may be able to map an entire human brain within the next 100 years. This effort is known as the Connectome. While the Connectome aims for a faithful mapping of every detail of the brain, what if we do not actually need all the details? Brain simulation is an alternative to full brain emulation via the Connectome. By using partial datasets, some from connectomics, but others from BCIs such as fMRI, EEG, fNIRS, PET, or even more invasive implants, we could train AI models to behave, while not exactly, reliably, like an individual brain. This concept of creating an AI model of the brain using neurophysiological data has been called a Large Brain Model (LBM). LBMs are already being developed today, and one could speculate they may become far more prevalent in the future. The potential use cases of LBMs are vast. One near-term application is building personalized brain maps to better understand mental illness. More aspirational possibilities include linking a Large Language Model (LLM) with an LBM, allowing us to ask questions through language directly of our own brain data, both conscious and unconscious, and truly see inside the mind. This is an area I am researching into right now. Join me for a short discussion on this topic, followed by a Q&A. Kind regards, Ryan **———————————————————————————————————————** This talk is part of the 🧠 **NYC Philosophy & Psychology Readers Spring Conference 2026** For full event details—including venue, schedule, and attendance info—visit: 👉 [https://www.meetup.com/reading-philosophy/events/312317415/](https://www.meetup.com/reading-philosophy/events/312317415/) **———————————————————————————————————————**

We are back with another in person event - [Brains, Bytes & Bragging Rights](https://events.databricks.com/FY27Q1-SD-DNB-Trivia/registration) 🧠🍕 Join us for a fun evening of trivia, networking, and great conversation with fellow data & technology professionals! Databricks and Sigma Computing are hosting a casual in-person event designed to bring curious minds together for friendly competition and meaningful connections. Put your knowledge to the test across a range of trivia categories, enjoy complimentary food and drinks, and connect with peers while learning more about the latest innovations in data and AI. Whether you come for the trivia, the networking, or just the pizza - there’s something for everyone (and yes, there are prizes!). 📍 Sigma Computing — 124 E 14th St, New York, NY 📅 Thursday, February 26 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM ET \*Be sure to register with your email using the link below before you arrive - that registration will be your ticket inside! https://events.databricks.com/FY27Q1-SD-DNB-Trivia/registration

**PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED LOCATION** [Stout NYC, 109 W. 39th St. (bet. 6th and 7th aves)](https://www.stoutnyc.com/location/stout-nyc-bryant-park/) In this event we'll take a break from the heavy lifting of the last few events, and focus on networking, drinking, coding, and conversations about Machine Learning! For those interested, here are a few previous presentations, feel free to study up and ask me questions at the event! [The Fundamentals of Machine Learning](https://fpwarehouse.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-fundamentals-of-artificial-intelligence.pdf) [Machine Learning and Genetics](https://fpwarehouse.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/genetics.pdf) [Machine Learning and Sorting](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353958877_Sorting_Information_and_Recursion) See you soon! Charles

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Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-new-york-february-ai-meetup) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot. Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI Meetup in New York! Join us once a month as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, explore its cutting-edge practical applications, and marvel at the astonishing projects that are shaping our future. Why should you attend? • Get up close and personal with the AI projects that are redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential. • Learn from the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving AI landscape. • Unleash your curiosity, fuel your creativity, and expand your network as you connect with fellow AI aficionados and pioneers. What you can expect? Mindstone events consist of three talks covering different aspects: • What I Learned Building With LLMs: A technical demo breaking down the process for building a product using AI with real-life learnings and insights. • How To Be More Productive Using AI: A practical demo and step-by-step guide on how to use AI to speed up and improve tasks. • What Does The Future Look Like With AI?: A theoretical talk on the impact of AI on work, life and society. After the talks we'll have pizza, drinks, and networking. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the AI revolution in action. It's time to embark on a thrilling journey into the future and discover the endless possibilities that lie within the realm of artificial intelligence. Reserve your spot today for the ultimate AI experience! 💡✨ (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-new-york-february-ai-meetup) Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-new-york-february-ai-meetup) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.

Welcome to our soldering basics class! This class is for beginners and designed to teach you a few important fundamentals on soldering, an essential skill for anyone interested in electronics or DIY projects. We’ll go over solder types, soldering temperatures, and basic through hole component soldering. You’ll learn techniques and tips on how to properly flow solder into a joint, and how to inspect it to ensure you have a good connection. All of this will be taught on a custom circuit board designed for practicing a variety of different circumstances and techniques, which is yours to take home after the class. No experience is necessary, and all equipment and tools will be provided for you to use during the class. The class will run around 1.5-2 hours.

✨✨February Meetup Details✨✨ Hi folks! Let's meet up on Friday 2/27 from 9-11am (come when you can!) at Qahwah on 1st Ave and 37th st. We will switch times and locations for March to get some diversity in meetups. Come grab a coffee, snack, and chat with us! https://maps.app.goo.gl/UZiU5K9QnNBKUVTn9?g_st=ic