Amsterdam Open Source Data Infrastructure Meetup - September 2024

• Are you interested in learning more about open-source data technologies? ✅
• Do you want to network with local and international tech professionals in a fun, relaxed environment? ✅

Then join us on September 25, for an evening full of inspiring conversations and exciting talks.

Agenda:

• 18:00 - 18:30 Welcome: Networking & snacks
• 18:30 - 18:40 Kickoff: event notes
• 18:40 - 19:20 Deploying LLM applications in the cloud - Hicham Zmarrou, Lead Architect for Data & AI at Microsoft
• 19:30 - 20:10 Kafka is not enough!! - Muralidhar Basani, Staff Software Engineer at Aiven (Klaw maintainer)
• 20:10 ~ 21:00 Networking

Deploying LLM applications in the cloud !!
Join our webinar to explore Large Language Model (LLM) applications and cloud deployment. We'll provide an overview of setting up cloud account structures and managing resources, followed by a discussion on various vector stores. You'll learn about embedding and processing data, and we'll demonstrate how Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) works. We'll also cover transitioning from local development to cloud deployment, including essential services for container management and web app hosting. Additionally, we'll introduce event-driven indexing with cloud-native tools and discuss basic security measures. This webinar is ideal for those with foundational knowledge of Python, Docker, and LangChain, looking to advance their skills in building production-grade applications.

Kafka is not enough !!
Kafka, renowned for its scalability, high throughput, and low latency, has become a cornerstone of modern data architecture. However, with the increasing complexity of Kafka implementations, administrators are faced with daunting challenges. Managing Kafka clusters with thousands of topics, Access Control Lists (ACLs), schemas, and more has become a formidable task.

In this presentation, we will delve into these challenges, providing insights into the intricacies of Kafka implementations and the specific pain points encountered. We will explore how these challenges escalate and the pressing need for external toolkits to address them effectively.
Enter Klaw – a cutting-edge open-source toolkit designed to tackle the critical issues faced by Kafka users head-on. From simplifying cluster administration to streamlining governance processes, Klaw revolutionizes Kafka management and empowers organizations to achieve cost savings, automate processes, and foster smoother development cycles.

By the end of this talk, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how leveraging a self-service governance tool like Klaw can transform your Kafka experience, leading to enhanced efficiency, reduced overheads, and a more seamless development journey.

Please note that this is an alcohol-free event. Light bites will be provided.
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