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TORONTO STOP: Crafting Impactful Portraits with Raph Nogal
IMPORTANT: You must also register at this link [Henry's Church - Crafting Impactful Portraits with Raph Nogal Tickets, Friday, Mar 13 from 1 pm to 3 pm | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/henrys-church-crafting-impactful-portraits-with-raph-nogal-tickets-1983618316783?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Join professional photographer, Raph Nogal, at Henry’s Church St. for an inspiring and creative workshop sponsored by Sony and Profoto. This workshop is free to attend.
This session dives into shaping light with intention — from concept to execution — using Sony camera system & lenses, and Profoto lighting tools to create bold, dimensional portraits.
Raph will break down his approach to building mood, directing subjects, and crafting images that feel both cinematic and commercially polished. Perfect for photographers looking to elevate their lighting, refine their creative process, and produce work that stands out.
**Follow Raph on instagram (@raphnogal) and make sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel (@RaphNogalPhotography)**
**About Raph:**
Raph Nogal is a Polish-Canadian professional photographer based in Toronto (est. 2009). Known for his bold use of colour, hard light, and sculpted shadow, Raph specializes in commercial, editorial, and lifestyle photography. His work is defined by a creative off-camera lighting approach that blends cinematic mood with commercial precision.
Raph is a Profoto Ambassador, Sony Pro, and active educator and speaker, regularly sharing his expertise on lighting, creative direction, and visual storytelling. Before transitioning fully into commercial work, he built a strong foundation as a wedding photographer.
A 24-time recipient of the WPPI Honours of Excellence Awards, Raph is also a Fearless Photographers Award winner, Shutterfest Print Competition Award winner, and a PPOC award recipient, with images selected for both National and Regional Loan Collections across Canada.
Space Club TO visits Astronomy On Tap
Let's drink beers and shoot the shit about space! Plus, let's see some awesome astronomy content, delivered by our friends at [Astronomy On Tap](https://www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/public-outreach/astronomy-on-tap-to/).
Let's meet at the [The Dog & Bear Pub](https://dogandbear.ca/), 1100 Queen St W, just a half block west from the Great Hall. We'll meet there at 6pm, do our traditional "drink beers and shoot the shit about space" (dinner also possible), and then head over to the AoT event starting 7:15 for entry by 7:30. Join us at any point, but DO expect that it'll be much harder to find us at the Great Hall than at any earlier point. We'll basically be pre-drinking at Dog & Bear, hoping to see double stars at Astronomy on Tap LOL. We will also bring one of our gliders for a bit of show & tell.
More info on Astronomy On Tap: held every few months at the Great Hall by the Dunlap Institute, it's basically couple of astronomy lectures, usually by researchers, with a cash bar and tons of astronomy nerds. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm, no cover and no tickets required, but in my experience it fills up so it's best to get there well before 8pm to get better seats.
Mix, Mingle and Friday Night Games! (Friday March 13th, 2026)
Good day everyone,
Please join us for a fun, interactive and enjoyable evening at this wonderful Firkin Pub location to play some absolute classics like ***pictionary, scattegories, monopoly, clue, cards against humanity, taboo, jenga, hedbanz, euchre, scrabble, balderash, tapples, and always some great new games too!***
\*Joined by my other social groups too; so we can anticipate a fabulous turn out with lots of friendly peers to begin our weekend with!
\*All ages over 19 welcome!
\*Please note we are at **The Pheasant: A Firkin Pub** at 1999 Avenue Road (roughly 6 blocks north of Lawrence - south of the 401 **(we are in the back dining area to find us)**
*\*You can also ask the wait staff or bartender if you like to show you to the group (simply ask for Steve's games event)*
**-Free Parking found on residential side streets**
(Event Details Below)
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host )
Event Details:
**Mix, Mingle and Friday Night Games! (Friday March 13th, 2026)**
-A chance to play some interactive games we love like ***pictionary, scattergories, taboo, cards against humanity, jenga, monopoly, clue, euchre, scrabble, balderash, tapples, card games,and so many other choices as well!***
\*Feel free to bring your own games and friends too if you like
-You'll find it's a cozy, relaxed and enjoyable environment!
***
**Event Fee:** 10 dollars (Cash only at the door) (HST included)
or by e transfer: **steveflemming11@gmail.com**
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**Friendly Reminders:**
-Arrive any time after 7:00 pm (in the back area- great for board games, card games and mingling) (event goes to roughly 11:00 pm)
\*Great dinner menu and food specials provided:
(One beverage or appetizer minimum upon arrival to support venue)
**Parking and Transportation:**
\*Lots of street parking on avenue and free residential parking
https://www.firkinpubs.com/thepheasantandfirkin/
(15-20 minute walk from Yonge & Lawrence subway station-or simply take bus or uber from the station)
2026 Global Service Jam
## **Global Service Jam – Toronto (March 13–15)**
We’re hosting the Toronto edition of the **Global Service Jam** — a 2-day, hands-on design sprint happening simultaneously in cities around the world.
Participants receive a shared “secret” theme on Friday evening and work in small teams to design and prototype service ideas over the weekend.
This is not a talk or panel event. It’s collaborative, experimental, and focused on learning by doing.
**Format**
• Friday + Saturday: Core Jam
• Sunday: Optional showcase + celebratory lunch
🎟 **Registration is required via Luma**
Spots are limited and tickets are managed there.
👉 **Register here:** [https://luma.com/85b13pet](https://luma.com/85b13pet)
Hosted by Service Design Drinks Toronto.
Supported by Highline Beta.
Casual Board Games and Pub Social After
The Board Games event is a fun, sociable and charitable event
We are a fun, friendly and kind group of people mostly in our 20s, 30s and 40s. Beginners are welcome! We are a very inclusive and social group and we teach people how to play games they have not played before :)
We provide a variety of 40+ board games. The games usually take 5 or 10 minutes to learn and 30 to 60 minutes to play.
**Time**
* Board Games Start time: 630pm
* Board Games end time: 10pm
* Eat / Drink/ Socialise at a nearby pub afterwards
**Location**
30 Leeds St, Toronto, ON M6G 3R8 (Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection)
The entrance to the board game room is at the back of the Church. There is a sign on the door that says BOARD GAMES GROUP.
Please use the map provided on the event page also.
**Fee**
$10 Cash (no coins )
$11.55 by card or e-Transfer
* e-Transfer before or at the event dvschiller@gmail.com for e-Transfer
**Charity Donations**
* This is a not-for-profit initiative. Revenue go towards covering costs of the event including venue, insurance marketing, refreshments and board games. Any surplus revenue is donated to charity
**Food and drink**
* Everyone will get cookies/candy for free
* Cups will be provided for tap water
* Bring your own food and drink.
* Please do not bring CHIPS AND CRACKERS as they make a mess and are greasy
* **ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED AND WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY ON THIS - there are no second chances**
Photos will be taken at the event and posted publicly for marketing purposes. Please only attend if you are ok with this or tell me when you arrive that you do not want to be in any photos
The event is officially hosted by Ace of Math Learning Program Ontario Inc.
Toronto Engineering, Energy & Infrastructure Networking Event
***Tickets must be purchased in advance!***
🔗: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-engineering-energy-infrastructure-networking-event-tickets-1984505642799?aff=ebdsoporgprofile](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-engineering-energy-infrastructure-networking-event-tickets-1984505642799?aff=ebdsoporgprofile)
Get ready to connect and network with Houston's top engineering, energy, and infrastructure pros at our networking event!
Pool Practice
Pool practice at North Toronto Community Centre, a short walk west of Yonge/ Eglinton subway station
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Singles Mixere - Latin Dance Lessons & Afterparty
🚨 **Salsa for Singles is THIS Saturday!**
🎟 **Grab your tickets now for March 14th:**
[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983418571339?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983418571339?aff=oddtdtcreator)
If you haven’t bought your ticket yet… **this is your sign.** 💃🕺
Come learn **salsa & bachata**, meet new people, and see if you spark some chemistry on the dance floor.
**What to Expect**
💃 Salsa for Singles – Dance, Connect & Spark Something New 🔥 What to Expect
**🚪 6:00 PM – Doors Open**
Check in, grab a drink 🍹, and start mingling with other singles.
**💃 6:15 – 6:45 PM – Salsa Lesson**
A fun beginner-friendly salsa class where you’ll rotate partners and meet new people.
**🤝 6:45 – 7:15 PM – Time to Connect**
Chat, relax, and get to know the people you just danced with.
**🎶 7:15 – 8:00 PM – Bachata Lesson**
Learn the smooth basics of bachata and keep the connections going.
**🕺 8:00 – 9:30 PM – Social Dancing**
The dance floor opens for everyone to dance, mingle, and enjoy the music.
#92: 1 Man Company Agentic Engineering:10 DOs & Don'ts
你一个人,但需要做 5 个人的事。
*You're one person. But you're doing the work of five.*
需求文档?你写。代码架构?你定。测试?你跑。部署?还是你。
*Product spec? You write it. System architecture? You design it. Testing? You run it. Deployment? Still you.*
这不是抱怨,这是 Solo Founder、独立工程师、技术 Lead 的日常现实。
*This isn't a complaint — it's the daily reality of solo founders, independent engineers, and technical leads.*
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哈佛商学院今年刚发布了一项研究:他们跟踪了 200 名工程师长达 9 个月,结论出人意料——
*Harvard Business Review recently published a striking finding: they tracked 200 engineers over 9 months, and the conclusion was counterintuitive —*
**用了 AI 的人,工作量反而增加了。**
***People who used AI ended up with more work, not less.***
速度更快,被分配更多任务。工具更多,注意力更碎片化。AI 放大了原有的工作节奏,而不是改变它。
*Work faster, get assigned more. More tools, more context-switching. AI amplified the existing pace of work — it didn't change it.*
这项研究说中了很多人的感受:AI 没有给我们自由,它只是让我们更忙。但这也说明——问题不在 AI,在于我们怎么用它。
*This research captured what many of us already feel: AI hasn't freed us — it just made us busier. But that also means the problem isn't AI. It's how we use it.*
***
本次分享,讲者将从自己的真实项目经验出发,拆解他如何用 **Agentic Engineering** 方法论,真正实现了一个人跑出整个工程团队产能的工作方式。
*In this talk, the speaker will draw on his own real projects to break down how he uses the **Agentic Engineering** methodology to genuinely achieve the output of a full engineering team — as one person.*
不是让 AI 帮你聊天,而是让 AI 成为你的产品经理、工程团队、工程文化和 DevOps——
*Not using AI to chat — but making AI your product manager, your engineering team, your engineering culture, and your DevOps.*
分享将以 **10 DOs & Don'ts** 为主线,每一条都有对应的真实场景。10 个 DO/DON'T,是他从中整理出来的实战清单。
*He's been there. The 10 DOs & Don'ts are the practical checklist he built from those mistakes.*
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**你将带走什么 · What You'll Take Away**
不是理论框架,是一套当晚就能用的判断标准:
*Not a theoretical framework — a set of judgment principles you can apply the same night:*
* 什么时候用 Claude,什么时候切 Codex,什么时候用 Raycast *When to use Claude, when to switch to Codex, when to reach for Raycast*
* 为什么"提问前先优化提示词"能把输出质量翻倍 *Why optimizing your prompt before asking can double output quality*
* Plan Mode 和直接对话的区别,以及在什么情况下必须用 Plan Mode *The difference between Plan Mode and direct chat — and when you must use Plan Mode*
* 如何把反复有效的提示词固化为跨项目的 Skill 资产 *How to crystallize effective prompts into reusable Skills that compound across projects*
* 如何搭建一套多机可同步、一行命令恢复的 1 Man Company 工程环境 *How to build a 1 Man Company engineering environment: portable, multi-machine, one-command recovery*
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**适合谁来 · Who Should Attend**
正在用 AI 写代码、但感觉还没找到节奏的工程师。独立开发者或 Solo Founder,想把个人产能天花板再往上推一层。对 Agentic AI 感兴趣,但还没有实战经验可以参照的技术人。
*Engineers who are using AI to code but haven't found their rhythm yet. Independent developers or solo founders who want to push their personal productivity ceiling higher. Technical practitioners curious about Agentic AI but without real-world reference points yet.*
不需要提前了解 Claude 或 Codex,只需要有过"AI 没帮上忙"的困惑,就值得来听一听。
*No prior knowledge of Claude or Codex required. If you've ever felt that "AI just isn't helping me the way it should" — this talk is for you.*
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Speaker: Bryan Zheng, Founder of Startup4Chinese, developed several in-house products for a crypto data analysis firm.
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**Fee: $25 per person**, with fresh tea and exquisite snacks served.
***Special thanks to Jiamu Tea House.***
https://www.instagram.com/jiamuteahouse.ca/
Started in August 2017, our mission is to **inspire**, **empower**, and **connect** entrepreneurs not only among Chinese but beyond. We want to:
• inspire your passionate entrepreneurship spirit
• empower your brilliant startup idea, and
• connect you with your future reliable partner
We value *openness*. We provide *pragmatic* topics. We want to help you *succeed*!
Startup4Chinese,成立于加拿大多伦多,致力于联结华人创业者与各个族群中的聪明才智,弘扬华人创业者的创业激情,赋予华人创业者更大力量。Startup4Chinese 主张开放心态,锐意开拓进取,注重脚踏实地,让我们一起享受创新、创业的过程。
Please check out our [website](http://startup4chinese.com/) for more info, and [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5anEPSp8wwEMJFZjwsThHA) for past meetups.
IMPROV and ACTING in the PUB (with Optional Dinner Party After)
Hello everyone,
Please join us for our a great afternoon with **IMPROV and ACTING in the PUB.**
\*Joined by my other groups too; so we can anticipate a great afternoon
\*\*Stick around after as well for our weekly traditional Sunday Dinner Party-no extra charge- others will be joining us to for dinner (optional)
Event details below:
Sincerely
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host)
Event Details:
**IMPROV and ACTING in the PUB (with Optional Dinner Party After)**
This is a well organized event filled with Improv games, skits and of course lots of hilarious scenes that we will create.
-A fun afternoon for all Improv enthusiasts and newbies of Improv!
\*No experience required; just an open mind and a desire to meet some wonderful people, laugh and have fun!
\*Joined by my other groups too so we can anticipate a fabulous turn out
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**Event Fee:** 10 dollars (Cash only) (HST is included)
or e transfer in advance to [[steveflemming11@gmail.com](http://steveflemming11@gmail.com)]
\*Includes Dinner Party after at no extra charge :)
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**Friendly Reminders:**
**Date:**
**Sunday, March 15th**
**Arrival Time:**
Arrive between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm
**Where to Meet us?**
**Location: La Carnita - Good Fortune Bar (Main Floor)**
**Address:** 130 Eglinton Ave. Toronto, ON M4P 2X9
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**Parking Available:**
\***Plenty of free street parking on Eglinton** and (Residential area south/east of venue for free)
**Close to Subway Station:**
\*Also just a three minute walk east from the Yonge/Eglinton subway station
AgentCon 2025: Toronto
On March 14th, 2026, [AgentCon](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23agentcon&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) lands in Toronto, bringing together developers, engineers, and innovators shaping the future of AI agents.
Expect deep‑dive talks, hands‑on learning, practical demos and plenty of networking with the AI community.
This isn’t just another AI event, it’s where builders meet to talk real code.
✅ Ready to build the future? Register Now: [https://lnkd.in/dX5AVXRw](https://lnkd.in/dX5AVXRw)
Saturday Park, Trail and Neighbourhood Walk! (with St. Paddy's after Party!)
Hello everyone,
**\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\***
Please join me and my other groups for a fun Saturday social leisure nature walk that will include trails, parks, café-pitstop and cool neighbourhoods in the Yonge and Eglinton area. The evening will continue after with close by Restaurant for dinner then St. Paddy's Party with Live Music and Dancing.
**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
We will meet at out front of the **Burger Priest (2 Eglinton Avenue)**
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
3:30 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:00 p.m.)
This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small adventure through quieter and more natural parts of the city we don't usually get to see.
More details below:
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host)
**Event Details:**
**Saturday Park, Trail and Neighbourhood Walk! (with Dinner and St. Paddy's after Party!)**
-A great day planned as we explore parts of these iconic neighbourhoods, parks and trails
-During the walk we will stop and rest at different spots, bathroom breaks, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together
-Play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning of the walk as well to help us get to know one another
\*This event is a great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air and (re) connect with some wonderful people
**Bonus after our Leisure Nature Walk: (Optional)**
\*Stick around after the walk for a fun Saturday Night gathering at a great venue with reserved seating, Food, Beverages and (Dancing (Live Band/DJ (after dinner))
**Event Fee:**
10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included)
or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com
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**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
We will meet at out front of the **Burger Priest (2 Eglinton Avenue)**
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
3:30 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:00 p.m.)
**Drivers & Free Parking:**
Plenty of parking on Yonge, Eglinton and residential area too :)
Free parking on Duplex, one street west of Yonge :)
Across the street from the Yonge/Eglinton subway station
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***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :)
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The Return of the Swans Saturday, March 14, 2026
### **Celebrate the Magic of Spring with the Canada's Birder Club!**
As winter fades and the landscape awakens, spring offers the perfect opportunity to **reconnect with nature** and witness one of the **season’s most spectacular migrations**, the **Return of the Swans**.
The familiar songs of **American Robins**, the unmistakable calls of **Red-winged Blackbirds**, and the soaring **Red-tailed Hawks** signal the changing season. But beyond these familiar sights lies a **hidden gem of migration**, the **majestic journey of thousands of Tundra Swans and Sandhill Cranes** through southwestern Ontario.
Join us on an **unforgettable adventure** to the **Aylmer Wildlife Management Area**, where volunteers spread corn to attract these elegant white swans during their long migration to the **northern tundra** of Canada. This is one of the **best locations** to observe large flocks of **Tundra Swans up close**, set against a backdrop of early spring landscapes.
### **A Rare Opportunity to Witness Sandhill Crane Courtship**
One of the highlights of this trip is the **breathtaking display of Sandhill Cranes**, watch as these ancient birds engage in their **intricate courtship dances**, filling the air with their **deep, resonant calls** that seem to echo from another time.
Our expedition will also take us to the **renowned Long Point area**, a world-famous birding hotspot. Past outings have given us spectacular views of:
🦢 **Thousands of Tundra Swans and Sandhill Cranes**, resting in marshes and fields
🦅 **Bald Eagles and possibly a Golden Eagle**, soaring in search of prey
🦆 **Over a dozen species of colorful ducks**, drawn to the rich wetlands of Long Point
### **A Spectacle of Wings and Water**
With luck, we’ll witness the sky come alive with **hundreds—if not thousands—of Sandhill Cranes and Tundra Swans**. Whether they’re flying overhead, resting on open water, or feeding in nearby fields, this is a **wildlife event like no other**.
### **What to Expect**
🔹 **Prime viewing locations** carefully selected for the best sightings
🔹 **Expert guidance** to help you spot and appreciate key species
🔹 **Frequent stops** for photography, observation, and a break for lunch (bring your own) or we stop at Tim Hortons.
Please note that due to the **migratory nature of these birds**, each trip is unique, and conditions can vary. However, rest assured that the **photos shared were taken during previous outings**, and our **local knowledge** ensures an exceptional experience.
Don't miss this **limited-time opportunity** to witness one of **Ontario’s greatest wildlife spectacles**. Spaces are **limited**, so sign up today and join us for a **spring adventure like no other!**
**Itinerary:**
* Depart Finch Subway Station at 8:30 a.m. sharp.
* Return to Toronto by 5:30 p.m.
**Price:** $109.00 plus tax for a total of 123.00 Dollars for my guiding services only.
**Important Details:**
* Payment through Paypal or direct e-transfer to [torontonaturelovers@hotmail.com](torontonaturelovers@hotmail.com)
**Note:** Let us know right away if you'd like to join us on this spring adventure!
Come get wild with us and embrace the wonders of spring!
Dupont Morning Code
[Summary]
This meetup is for those who are interested in code, web development, design, cloud, or AI. All levels are welcome, so feel free to bring your laptop and discuss what you are working on or what you are learning. You can share your projects and ideas with other participants freely. There are outlets and WiFi, drinks are about $5 for tea, they take card only.
[Price]
Attendance is FREE. But you need to buy something from the venue.
[Policies]
\- We do not tolerate harassment of our members
\- We remind users that that this meetup is intended for networking and hobby development\, and any attempts at using this meetup event as a dating platform will not be not be tolerated
Further information: https://torontostack.exchange/
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From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
TBD
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Quarterly Goals Reset for Product Professionals
One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that.
As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact?
Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization.
We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM.
📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St
Located in: The Shops at Worthington
Ample parking is available.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️
Let's Create with Jaina and Michelle
Welcome to the first Let's Create.
You will receive supplies to create one or more cards (but not the one pictured .. not this month anyway). These events are usually held at Day's Paper Palace (my home). However, this is a placeholder for the event and it may be moved to the Grove City Library.
If you are new, you will not need to bring supplies. They will be provided.
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)!!!
This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)!
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Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games.
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine.
Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers.
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)




















