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Halo Data Engineers Singapore! We are excited to welcome **Jason Jebanesan JEBANESAN** from **Credit Agricole CIB** & **Kelvin Kok,** from **Axrial** to talk about: ***Stop Tuning Your RAG Start Orchestrating - by Jason*** RAG was supposed to fix hallucinations, instead it introduced a new class of silent production failures. Tuning won't save you. RAG is a control-plane problem, and MCP is the wire underneath. ***10x Your Data Engineering: Rapid Glue ETL Prototyping with Kiro - by Kelvin*** ​The longest mile in data pipeline construction is building the transformation layer. Manually configuring AWS Glue jobs can bottleneck an entire project. In this lightning-focused talk, we’ll show you how we use Kiro to completely bypass the boilerplate. We will walk through how we feed technical constraints into Kiro to rapidly generate highly optimized AWS Glue ETL logic, ensuring efficient execution while keeping developer velocity at an all-time high. **Expected agenda:** **6.30pm - 7.00pm** \- Registration\, Food & Networking **7.00pm - 7.45pm** \- Presentation & QnA by Jason **7.45pm - 8.30pm** \- Presentation & QnA by Kelvin **8.30pm – 9.00pm** \- Post\-event Networking Hope to you all soon! Cheers! DESG

## Struggling to Get Leads from People Who Don’t Know You? You’re posting content… trying different strategies… maybe even using AI tools… But still not getting consistent leads or customers. If that sounds familiar, this session is for you. ## How AI Can Help You Attract Cold Leads (Without Overcomplicating It) In this live, in-person workshop, you’ll learn simple and practical ways to use AI to: * Reach cold audiences more effectively * Generate interest without sounding “salesy” * Create content that attracts potential customers * Approach lead generation in a clearer, more structured way Everything will be explained in a beginner-friendly manner — no technical background required. ## Imagine Having a Clearer Way to Attract Customers Instead of guessing what works… You’ll start to see how to: * Turn strangers into interested leads * Use AI to save time and effort * Build a simple approach to attract potential customers This session focuses on practical understanding — not theory. ## Secure Your Seat This is a small-group, in-person session to ensure quality learning and interaction. 👉 Reserve your seat now to learn how to start attracting leads and customers using AI.

These lessons are meant for adults of all experiences and backgrounds. For new riders, our instructors will focus on coaching students on the basics of riding for polo, as well as safe handling of the horse. These polo lessons comprise two main sections training: 1) riding for polo instruction, (1/2 of the lesson), and 2) training for polo (1/2 of the lesson). Our training programs follow the AAP guidelines and principles for (a) riding for polo technique, (b) polo swing techniques and (c) polo tactics. ### **Address** 1 Equestrian Walk, Singapore 737863 ### **Schedule** Wednesdays 715AM - 755AM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

Hey Guys, For this run - we will be running at Tampines towards IKEA for dinner! Approx. Distance: 5km Meeting location: Tampines MRT Exit B (ignore the glitch stated under 'location') Dinner location: Tampines IKEA And in the spirit of the Run-to-Eat club, we will end off the run with a satisfying dinner close by. Hope to see you guys soon! ((: *Notes: 1) No locker services will be provided 2) Unable to wait for latecomers

This lesson is for you if you have tried Padel and are still familiarizing yourself with the game. You will learn more about: 1. Keeping the ball in play - Consistency 2. Court positioning - Positioning net and back court 3. Swing through when striking the ball - Main shots from back and net court 4. Directional control and shot placement 5. How and when to lob 6. How to return the ball off the back glass and when to do it. ### **Address** 392 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169663 ### **Schedule** Fridays 530PM - 7PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class. ###

**Grow Your Business Through Genuine Relationships** This weekly referral networking session brings together SME owners and professionals who are focused on building meaningful business relationships and expanding their client base through referrals. Many attendees join to build long-term referral partnerships and expand their professional network with like-minded business owners. [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7) **What Makes This Different** Unlike casual networking events, this session is structured, efficient, and focused on helping attendees build genuine professional relationships. You will meet fellow SME owners and professionals who are actively growing their businesses and open to building partnerships. The session is professionally facilitated to ensure everyone has the opportunity to introduce themselves and connect meaningfully. [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7) **What You Can Expect** • 7.30AM - 9.30AM • Structured introductions from attendees • Opportunity to present your business and services • Referral and opportunity sharing • Professional networking with SME owners and professionals The environment is welcoming, professional, and respectful of your time. [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7) **Who Is This For** This session is suitable for: • SME owners • Business owners and founders • Lawyers and legal professionals • Doctors and medical professionals • Consultants • Immigration service providers • Accountants and professional service providers • Professionals responsible for business growth and client acquisition Whether you are growing an established business or expanding your professional network, this session provides valuable connections. [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7) **What To Bring** • Name cards • A short introduction of your business • A professional mindset [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7) **Why Attendees Attend Regularly** Many attendees find this to be one of the most effective ways to: • Build trusted professional relationships • Increase referral opportunities • Expand their business network • Stay connected with the local business community [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7)

Looking for genuine business networking in Singapore without the hard sell or the tech-startup echo chamber? You've found it. The Singapore Entrepreneurs Network (SEN) has been running free, no-frills entrepreneur networking sessions since 2005 with roots going back to 2002. This is one of our regular monthly sessions. Drop in, buy a drink, and start a conversation. With over 20,000 members and 633 events hosted across two decades, SEN is one of Singapore's longest-running and most active entrepreneur communities. **Who shows up** SEN attracts a genuinely mixed crowd, and that's the point. On any given Thursday you'll meet: * Students and aspiring founders with their first business idea * Fresh startups and early-stage founders * Established entrepreneurs and SME owners * Corporate professionals seriously considering the leap * Freelancers and independents building their own path * Investors and advisors * Foreign entrepreneurs and expats building in Singapore Every industry. Every stage. All equally welcome. **What to expect** No agenda, no formal programme, no keynote speeches, no hard pitching. Just a room full of people who are building something or thinking seriously about it, talking openly with others who get it. SEN is known for being genuinely diverse, refreshingly direct, and free of the "tech founders only" attitude that dominates most Singapore networking events. People disagree here. People speak freely. That's what makes it worth showing up. **Our community standard** This community runs on one principle: honest conversation between real people doing real work. Claims are welcome. Fabrications are not. If you state credentials, be prepared to substantiate them. **Practical details** * Venue: Rocky Master, 18 Tai Seng St, #01-28, Singapore 539775 * Date: First Thursday of the month * Time: 7:00 PM onwards * Free entry **Ground rules** * Buy something at the venue. There is no entrance fee, but we are guests of Rocky Master. It is compulsory to purchase a drink or meal. If you are not hungry or thirsty, buy something and gift it to someone else; you will get thirsty after an hour of conversation. * No hard selling. Network freely, but do not force other attendees to sit through your pitch. * Basic decency. SEN welcomes people with differing views and backgrounds. Disagree openly but respectfully. **About SEN** In 2002, Nicholas Chan was one of eight co-founders of Project:Senso, a pioneer entrepreneur gathering in Singapore. Nicholas subsequently spun off the Singapore Entrepreneurs Network in 2005; the networking events were working, people kept coming back, and he decided they deserved a permanent home and a life of their own. Two decades on, SEN counts over 20,000 members and runs affiliated chapters in Malaysia, Myanmar, and Taiwan.

**Longevity Workout: HIIT, Yoga & Networking** Join SG Healthy Longevity Meetup x HIITYOGADETOX for a rejuvenating community event focused on movement, connection, and longevity science. Start the day with an energising outdoor workout at Fort Canning Park Exercise Station, combining HIIT — high-intensity interval training — yoga, and detox-inspired practices. After the session, we’ll head to Funan Mall Food Court for lunch, networking, and an informal discussion on health, vitality, and the science of living well. This event is designed for anyone interested in fitness, healthy ageing, longevity research, and meaningful community connection. Come ready to move, meet like-minded people, and spend a refreshing day exploring practical ways to support long-term wellbeing. Date: 6 June Time: 10:30 AM onwards Workout Location: Fort Canning Park Exercise Station Lunch & Networking: 1:00 PM at Funan Mall Food Court **Schedule** 10:30 AM — Workout session at Fort Canning Park Exercise Station 1:00 PM — Lunch, networking, and sharing on longevity science at Funan Mall Food Court

Ever wanted to TRY playing, but didn’t know where to START? Or coming back to play after a few years? This "ultra-friendly" beginner’s game is for you! We are playing a slow-paced game with an emphasis on building confidence and having fun. Men and women of all ages are welcome. It's way more fun than a gym! Men and women are both encouraged to join in! We believe that football is for everyone! Price pr. session is 17-18 sgd (depending on RSVP's) 4 x session pass 15 sgd pr session. Send a WhatsApp to +65 89267635 to join!

Are you walking correctly? Walking is one of the most natural human activities, but most of us aren't optimizing our stride for health and fitness. It’s time to turn your daily steps into a powerful, fat-burning tool. Join us early for the MetaWellness Fat-Burning Walking workshop. This session goes beyond a casual stroll; it is an active workshop designed to teach you the biomechanics of mindful, effective movement. Led by **JJ Mok, Accredited Mindfulness Coach**, you will learn how to align your body and mind to increase fitness, aid weight loss goals, and completely transform the way you walk. **What You’ll Learn in This Session:** * **👣 Proper Walking Technique:** Forget lazy strolling. We will teach you how to develop strong posture and an engaging, powerful stride that protects your joints and engages more muscles. * **🔥 Fat-Burning Principles:** Discover the specific techniques that turn a regular walk into a calorie-torching workout, helping you burn more energy with every step you take. * **🧘‍♀️ Breathing & Mindfulness:** Learn to integrate mindful breathing with your movement. This enhances mental focus, reduces stress, and helps naturally boost your metabolism. **Who Should Attend:** This session is perfect for anyone looking to improve their physical health, lose weight sustainably, or simply gain more energy from their daily routine. All fitness levels are welcome. **Event Details:** * **Time:** 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM * **Location:** [Entrance](https://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/entranceexit-a-botanic-gardens-mrt-station/106578_1.html "https://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/entranceexit-a-botanic-gardens-mrt-station/106578_1.html")/[Exit A](https://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/entranceexit-a-botanic-gardens-mrt-station/106578_1.html "https://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/entranceexit-a-botanic-gardens-mrt-station/106578_1.html") - [Botanic Gardens MRT Station](https://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/entranceexit-a-botanic-gardens-mrt-station/106578_1.html "https://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/entranceexit-a-botanic-gardens-mrt-station/106578_1.html") ([CC19](https://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/entranceexit-a-botanic-gardens-mrt-station/106578_1.html "https://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/entranceexit-a-botanic-gardens-mrt-station/106578_1.html") / [DT9](https://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/entranceexit-a-botanic-gardens-mrt-station/106578_1.html "https://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/entranceexit-a-botanic-gardens-mrt-station/106578_1.html")) * **Instructor:** JJ Mok, Accredited Mindfulness Coach **What to Bring:** * Comfortable walking shoes or trainers * Water bottle * Sun protection (hat/sunscreen) if outdoors * An open mind ready to learn! **Start your weekend with intention, movement, and vitality. Secure your spot today!**

### **Address** 311b Jln Besar, #03-01, Singapore 208970 ### **Schedule** Fridays 12PM - 1PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

**For ages 13 and above.** This class focuses on the most essential techniques that all ETP students must learn. ### **Address** 311b Jln Besar, #03-01, Singapore 208970 ### **Schedule** Saturdays 11AM - 1145AM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

**Overview** Walk Out Calmer Than You Arrived \| Free Guided Reset Feeling tired, tense, or mentally overloaded? Step away from the rush and join us for a **gentle guided wellness session in the park** designed to help you reset your body and mind — naturally. This is not a fitness bootcamp and not a meditation class where you have to sit still. It’s a simple, guided experience that combines **movement, awareness, and voice** to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more energized. **✨ What We’ll Do** During this session, you’ll be guided through: 🚶‍♀️ **Interval Walking** A science-backed walking method that alternates easy and slightly brisk paces to improve circulation, lift mood, and boost energy. 🧠 **Mindfulness Body Scan** A short guided practice to help you reconnect with your body, release tension, and quiet a busy mind. 🎶 **Gentle Voice Soothing** Using your own voice in a soft, comfortable way to create calming vibrations that help settle the nervous system and ground your energy. No experience needed — you’ll be guided every step of the way. **🌼 How You May Feel After** Participants often report feeling: ✔ Calmer but more energized ✔ Mentally clearer ✔ Less tense in the body ✔ More grounded and balanced ✔ Better prepared for the week ahead **👟 Who This Is For** This session is perfect if you: * Feel stressed, tired, or mentally drained * Spend a lot of time sitting or on screens * Want a gentle way to reset on the weekend * Prefer something practical and science-based * Are coming alone (many people do!) You do **not** need to be fit, flexible, or “good at meditation.” **What to bring:** Wear shoes comfortable for walking at faster pace Water for hydration **Most importantly:** Come as you are, breathe deeply and walk to discharge, and let your body remember how to feel balanced again 🌿 Spots are limited to keep the group comfortable — reserve your place and join us!

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

Topic to be announced. **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

Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat. But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity. We’ll cover: * What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot * How agents break tasks into steps * Where agents are genuinely useful today * Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review * How to design simple AI workflows for your own work * A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.