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We champion the pursuit of Business Agility—not by "Sprinting" faster but by adopting the Serverless Mindset, advances in AI, modern Data practices, and SaaS services. This community thrives on fostering collaboration and continuous learning, bridging the gap between IT capabilities and business outcomes. We offer free Cloud learning events for Engineers and provide complimentary Cloud Architecture, AI & Data Engineering advice for Executives worldwide. Additionally, we actively connect members seeking work with exciting opportunities in the ever-evolving Cloud landscape.
IT'S ALL ABOUT PASSION
Sometimes we're good at things we don't really care for, but it's that passion that will drive us to succeed. Steve Jobs once said, "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle."
So, if you found your passion (related to IT), please tell us about it. If you're still searching, check us out. You may find it here – because we cover a variety of forward-looking IT topics.
FOR IT PROFESSIONALS
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LOOKING FOR WORK?
- We may be able to help you, so tell us about it...
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FOR BUSINESSES
GET TO KNOW US
Serverless Toronto is a member of the family of Community-driven Serverless User Groups worldwide focused on fostering a community around serverless technologies for good. Each Serverless User Group is unique, organized by locals, and run according to the following principles:
- Local – Run by local community organizers
- Accessible – Financially and physically accessible to the community
- Representative – Be representative of the broader society within which it exists.
Check out hot Cloud Computing topics from our past Meetups:
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NEED A QUICK CLOUD OR DATA ENGINEERING ADVICE?
As true believers in Community networking and experience sharing, we offer Free Online Consultations. If your Company needs a little help:
- Send us a message about your projects, dilemmas, doubts or fears, and if there's a match, your team will receive a complimentary (and confidential) 45-minute consultation.
- It will give you a fresh and unbiased perspective about "the thing" you're trying to build in the Cloud.
NEED A SECOND OPINION ON APPLICATION/DATA ARCHITECTURE MODERNIZATION?
If you are an Executive in need of "Emergency Advice," here is WHY & HOW we can help you:
- Thanks to our vast IT experience fed by Passion, Curiosity and the Serverless Mindset, we know that
- Technology is not the point. The reason that we're doing this – any of this, is in service of some business goal.
- The Customer value that your organization is trying to create is the point!
- That's why we focus on creating tangible values for our clients (like ROI, efficiencies, risk reduction and cost savings) – not work for work's sake.
TRY US OUT:
- We'll uncover hidden opportunities to improve your business results (because we can see your options Further than traditional IT Architects).
- It's simply impossible to get a reliable Second Opinion from the same person who gave you the First one.
- Even if the Second Opinion confirms what you already know, it's beneficial to get confidence that you have done everything you can to ensure your project's success.
- Second Opinion engagement will deliver results quickly!
- Serverless Toronto "Second Opinion" engagements are confidential, can be arranged on a flat-fee or hourly basis (your call), and require NO long-term commitment to us.
NEED LONGER-TERM HELP ADOPTING CLOUD?
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If you’ve been coding for a while, you’ve probably noticed: with AI handling more of the actual coding, you’re spending more time thinking about WHAT to build rather than HOW to build it. You’re not alone. Developers everywhere are becoming more product-minded, asking business questions, and trying to understand user needs. The problem? Most of us learned to code, not to manage products or strategy.
Meet Dr. Janna Lipenkova - who wrote The Art of AI Product Development specifically for this moment. Not another technical deep-dive, but a practical guide for building AI products that actually deliver business value. As Janna puts it: “Engineers are in the best position to leverage AI, because they can look deeper into the black box than non-tech people.” You understand the technology - now learn how to apply it strategically.
What You’ll Learn
- AI Opportunity Tree: How to identify and prioritize AI opportunities (no more “let’s add AI because everyone else is doing it”)
- Building Competitive Moats: How to use AI strategically, not just tactically
- From Hype to Reality: Practical frameworks that work in production, not just demos
- Your Evolving Role: How your technical skills + AI knowledge = serious product influence
Agenda
- 12:00 - 12:10 PM: Welcome and community updates
- 12:10 - 12:40 PM: Main presentation with interactive elements
- 12:40 - 1:10 PM: Q&A and discussion
- 1:10 - 1:30 PM: Manning Publications raffle and book discounts
About Dr. Janna Lipenkova PhD in Computational Linguistics, CEO of AI consulting firm, and author of “The Art of AI Product Development” (Manning Publications, July 2025). Built AI solutions for BMW, Lufthansa, and Volkswagen. Believes in practical frameworks over shiny object syndrome.
Who Should Attend
- Developers transitioning into product thinking
- Technical leaders evaluating AI strategies
- Anyone responsible for building AI products that actually ship
- Product managers wanting practical AI frameworks
Format Virtual lunch & learn session (12:00-1:30 PM EST Friday) - perfect timing for our speaker joining from Germany. Grab your lunch and join us for something different!
Ready to level up from “AI-enhanced developer” to “strategically-minded product builder”? This isn’t about replacing your technical skills - it’s about making them exponentially more valuable. Because the future belongs to those who can both build AND think strategically about what to build.
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