Software Social ft Sonar Navigator Faris Aziz & DigitalOcean's Amit Jotwani

Join us for an evening where developers (of all experience levels) can learn, share, and make friends. We’ll kick things off with quick introductions and 2 featured talks! One by a Sonar Navigator from Geneva and another on MCP with DigitalOcean's Amit Jotwani!

Afterward, we’ll have free-form networking and coding time to dive deeper into your projects.

🗓️ Schedule
6:30-6:50 PM 💡 Arrival & Welcome Grab a drink, pizza, meet fellow devs, and get settled.
6:50-7:00 PM 💬 Intro Circle Quick intros so we know who's in the room.
7:00-7:30 PM 🐋 Featured Talk: Engineering without a Safety Net with Faris Aziz
7:30-8:00 PM 🌊 Featured Talk: Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Amit Jotwani
8:00-9:00 PM 🚀 Software Social Stick around for food, drinks, and convos over code.

👇Featured talks👇

7pm 🎤 Engineering Without a Safety Net: Where It Works and Where It Hurts with Sonar Navigator Faris Aziz
Testing, monitoring, observability. They're rarely urgent, often skipped, and easy to dismiss when things are moving fast. But what's the real cost of deferring them, and how much can you actually get away with? This talk explores the tradeoffs of skipping traditional engineering practices in the name of speed, and what happens when you try to layer them in after a system has already scaled. It's not about dogma or checklists, it's about pragmatism, risk, and timing.

7:30pm 🎤 Model Context Protocol with DigitalOcean's Amit Jotwani
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is emerging as the essential, standardized pattern for dynamically managing, prioritizing, and encoding the input stream for any modern LLM. We will break down the MCP specification, walk you through its practical implementation, and demonstrate how to architect robust, cost-effective, and scalable LLM backends.

Additionally, we’ll have a Software Social: an open, casual social to work on projects, chat with fellow devs, or just relax over drinks and food. Bring a laptop if you want to code or demo something, but no pressure if you just want to mingle and grab some food.

Sound good? RSVP now to save your spot - can’t wait to see you there!

Get involved 🙋 Do you want to speak at a future meetup? Do you have a cool DevOps project you’d like to share? Send us a message at [steve.chen@sonarsource.com](mailto:steve.chen@sonarsource.com) for details on how to give a talk.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions ❓

• I won't be available immediately, can I show up later? We’re flexible about the time you show up. If you plan to arrive 1 hour or more late, check for directions on the front door or in the event comments section.
• Can I bring a guest? Of course - be sure to have them RSVP so we can accommodate seating and food!
• Do I need a laptop? Ideally, but not mandatory. The primary focus is on building community and connections amongst the Sonar community. Hence why we emphasize socializing and connection. You'll have a great time regardless!
• I'm new to coding, is this a good place to start? Of course! Sonar is a language agnostic tool thatf helps you code better in the age of AI. Although some words may sound scary, we strive to create a friendly environment for all skill levels and backgrounds.

More Questions? Contact steve.chen@sonarsource.com

❤️ Looking forward to meeting you! - Steve Chen