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Technical Debt & Product Management in the AI era
We’ll dive into how Product Management is evolving in the AI era, and how technical debt can be managed strategically.
First, Anna Szell (Product Manager at PostHog) will talk about the AI adoption: how roles are changing, where decision-making sits, and how to build teams that can ship with speed and clarity in an AI-shaped world.
Then, Nilan Peiris (CPO at Wise) will talk about winning in high-growth environments by rethinking legacy constraints. He reframes technical debt as a strategic capital allocation decision—not a code quality flaw—and shows how to measure the tradeoff between legacy drag and speed-to-market. Learn when to intentionally take on debt to capture market share, how to empower teams without formal authority, and how to balance compliance with bold growth bets—leaving with a playbook to turn technical constraints into competitive advantage.
Schedule:
* 18:00-18:30 - Arrival + Intro by Gergő Horányi (Wise)
* 18:30-19:00 - Anna Szell (Product Manager at PostHog) -- **Product Management in the AI era**
* 19:00-19:30 - Nilan Peiris (CPO at Wise) — **Technical Debt as a High-Yield Strategic Lever**
* 19:30-21:00 - Drinks, Pizza, Networking
About the speakers
**[Anna Szell](https://hu.linkedin.com/in/annaszell) (Product Manager) @ PostHog**
Anna Szell is a Product Manager at PostHog. She brings a growth focus and product analytics-first lens to modern PM. Previously she worked at Craft Docs, Shapr3D and Skyscanner.
**[Nilan Peiris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilanpeiris/) (Chief Product Officer) @ Wise**
Nilan Peiris is the Chief Product Officer at Wise, where he oversees product strategy to help the company scale and achieve its mission. He joined the organization in 2014 as VP Growth, playing a key role in its expansion after having already supported Wise’s journey as an advisor since 2012. His work focuses on building global platforms that solve complex financial problems for international customers. Prior to Wise, Nilan served as VP Growth at HouseTrip, where he was in charge of scaling the company’s presence across the European market. He also held the role of Chief Marketing Technology Officer at Holiday Extras, leading all areas of technology, marketing, and customer acquisition .Beyond his executive roles, he advises a number of early-stage startups on growth strategies and gaining market traction.
Hooked on a Feeling: EDR-ek, ETW és AMSI alulnézetből
Ebben az előadásban 3–4 vezető EDR működését vizsgáljuk meg technikai szinten: hogyan hookolják a rendszer DLL-eket, hogyan használnak ETW-t és miként integrálják az AMSI-t. Az előadás bemutatja a patch/bypass alapelveit is, gyakorlati példákon keresztül. Célunk egy erős technikai alap megadása azoknak, akik mélyebben szeretnének elindulni az EDR-ek elemzésének és megkerülésének világában. Előadó: Django.
SzóDa Toastmasters Beszédklub és Közösség
Szeretnéd fejleszteni a beszédkészséged?
Szeretnél fejlődni a kommunikációdban, mert szükséged van rá a munkádban, a hétköznapjaidban?
Szeretnéd megtanulni, hogyan tudsz még kifejezőbb lenni?
Úgy érzed, nincs elég önbizalmad, de már tudod, hogy növelni szeretnéd, és már azt is tudod, tenni is kész vagy érte?
Van egy jó hírünk: a LEGJOBB HELYEN JÁRSZ! :)
Mi minden kedden azért gyűlünk össze, mert hiszünk abban, hogy bárki képes megtanulni az önbizalommal teli, tiszta, célratörő és élvezetes kommunikációt.
Teszünk azért, hogy nálunk a gyakorlás alapú tanulás mindenki számára elérhető legyen akár diák, otthon lévő szülő, karrier építő, vagy csak egyszerűen érdeklődő a találkozónk résztvevője.
Nálunk bárki megszerezheti azokat a kommunikációs technikákat melykekkel képes érdekesen, tömören, érthetően átadni saját gondolatait a közö(n)sség felé.
Várunk szeretettel, ha szeretnéd fejleszteni kommunikációs és vezetői készségeidet egy jó hangulatú, segítőkész és összetartó csapatban. Találd meg önmagad egy inspiráló környezetben!
Amivel találkozhatsz egy esten:
– képet kapsz arról, hogy mi a Toastmasters és hogyan néz ki egy klubest;
– megláthatod mit is adhat a Toastmasters tapasztalt előadók által;
– új érdekes emberekkel találkozhatsz;
– barátságos környezetben szerezhetsz sok új élményt.
Miért csatlakozz a SzóDa Retorika Klubhoz?
1\. Lehetőség önmagad megismerésére\, ami a személyes fejlődéshez nagyban hozzájárul;
2\. Új barátokra tehetsz szert;
3\. Több önbizalmat szerezhetsz;
4\. Új dolgokat tanulhatsz azáltal\, hogy gyakorlod őket\.
Hogyan tudsz csatlakozni?
* gyere el hozzánk, próbáld ki magad, ízleld meg, milyen a színpadon állni, merj rögtönözni. Ezt díjmentesen megteheted három alkalommal.
* ha jól érezted magad, megtetszett és eldöntötted, hogy Te is szeretnél velünk hétről hétre, minden kedd este a fejlődés útján járni, bővebb információért látogass el ezekre az oldalakra:
https://www.facebook.com/szodaretorikaklub/
A SzóDa vár szeretettel! :)
English Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic
🎭 ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY OPEN MIC 🎭
Hot Paprika Comedy🌶️ is proud to team up with the wonderful people at 📍Jo&Joe Budapest to bring you a 🔁weekly open mic every Tuesday. We want to give everyone opportunities to jump on stage and unlock their potential for stand-up comedy.
The show will happen on the lobby floor at Jo&Joe Budapest
👉If you think you have good jokes, a funny song or a fun mime, sign up on the post in the event description!
🆘FREE SHOW! But donations are appreciated 🤗 We ask you to bring some loose cash if possible.
🎭Hosted by Tauseef Parvez
🪑Seats are on a first come first serve basis. Come early to have good seats.
Follow @hotpaprikacomedy for more shows🎭
Kedd Esti Tangó – Kezdő 2 Csoportos Óra | Tango Libre
Csatlakozz a KEZDŐ 2 kurzusunkhoz!
**Időpont:** Keddenként 20:00–21:00 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)**
**Helyszín**: Roxy Táncstúdió
Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest
[Teljes órarendünk](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/)
**Tanárok**: Szeghalmi Endre és Serbán Andrea
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Join our **Beginner 2 Argentine Tango course**!
This class is for dancers who already know the basics and would like to continue developing their technique, connection, and enjoyment of tango.
**🕒 Time**
Tuesdays 8:00–9:00 PM
First class in 2026: **January 6**
**📍 Location**
Roxy Dance Studio
Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest
**Teachers**
Endre Szeghalmi & Andrea Serbán
**Prices:**[ https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
Kedd Esti Tangó - Kezdő 1 Csoportos óra
Csatlakozz a Kezdő 1 kurzusunkhoz!
Ez a kurzus a **2025 szeptemberében indult Teljesen kezdő csoportunk folytatása**, de új érdeklődők is csatlakozhatnak, ha már van minimális tapasztalatuk argentin tangóban.
**Időpont:** Keddenként 19:00–20:00 (első alkalom 2026-ban: január 6.)
**Helyszín:** Roxy Táncstúdió, Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest
**Tanárok:** Szeghalmi Endre és Serbán Andrea
Teljes órarendünk:
[https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwaDNKZFpsQVh2dUpJMklKd3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7-aVO75w-5o1MEitQYD_hyAji9mGat21L3FYSxxPdYQTAUrjN9qopadYwkuw_aem_cRLCRnGqUCcsUeCJj_XpyA)
Árak:
[https://tangolibre.hu/arak/](https://tangolibre.hu/arak/)
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**Beginner 1 Argentine Tango Course – continuation**
This course is the continuation of our Total Beginner group started in September 2025.
New participants are also welcome if you already have some basic experience in Argentine tango.
**Time:** Tuesdays 7:00–8:00 PM (First class in 2026: **January 6)**
**📍 Location:** Roxy Dance Studio, Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest
**Teachers:** Endre Szeghalmi & Andrea Serbán
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
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Women's Tango Technique with Andrea
A női tangó technika gyakorlása segít abban, hogy magabiztosabban és elegánsabban táncoljunk, valamint könnyebben kapcsolódjunk a partnerünkhöz és a zenéhez.
Hogy ne csak követőként, hanem tudatos táncosnőként legyünk jelen a táncban.
**Mikor**: Kedd, 18:00 – 19:00
**Hol:** Roxy Stúdió, 1136 Budapest, Tátra utca 4.
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**Miért fontos a női technika a tangóban?**
-Javul a tartás, az ölelés, a sétatechnika, a stabilitás és az elegancia
-Izgalmas díszítésekkel szépítjük a táncot
-Hogy ne csak követőként, hanem táncosnőként is jelen legyél
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**Tematika**
Az órákat bemelegítéssel kezdjük, majd az adott napi témával folytatjuk
(pl. tartás, séta, disszociáció, giro, boleo, enrosque, díszítések stb.).
A cél olyan technikai alapok elsajátítása, amelyek hosszú távon is segítik a fejlődésedet.
**Ruházat**
Kényelmes öltözet ajánlott.
Lehetőleg hozz magaddal magassarkú cipőt is.
További részletek:
[https://tangolibre.hu/arak/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftangolibre.hu%2Farak%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6UMmb0UoScQqD_vY2si7YaoEL3eIt8sfl5_Umx1LOW3RE_yq1xpuO6AwQLiw_aem_79bdLWqEbvzUx5qtFeyneA&h=AT7a1OP5evVEHDcL1uUSIGhfFxkDzd37eVA1AGyELRZYfgq32JCYYoXLT6i2nOlRLNCuSfgbAqgcBIvkICHRxLTe9O522W5uKHL7ylZqitMdwj0lFPVQhxReRbq4PahKY2cBhvq_N8rHFCKPHKt8f81yHuxw_i3s9b4&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT6G1SRCcbuOonOjMDArF7zv6zzXg6TL30pzfPbLwkmUdqxAVtAkaebCIfT23D8QPA9-zyZxrXaset57fLmMJOmvIABzUucuXls3bJmthLKQq09teRoryNetMqhkBNlxKr0FPj_q9CFE178EVkVduxOJ9dEN1hq1kjY)
Nemsokára találkozunk!
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Women’s Tango Technique with Andrea
Practicing women’s tango technique helps you dance with more confidence and elegance, and connect more easily with your partner and the music.
So that you are present in the dance not only as a follower, but as a conscious and aware dancer.
**When:** Tuesday, 18:00–19:00
**Where:** Roxy Studio, 1136 Budapest, Tátra utca 4.
### Why is women’s technique important in tango?
* Improves posture, embrace, walking technique, stability, and elegance
* Adds beautiful and expressive embellishments to your dance
* Helps you be present not only as a follower, but as a dancer in your own right
### Dress code
Comfortable clothing is recommended.
Please bring high heels if possible.
More details:
[https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
See you soon!
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Career Services Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Power Platform Meetup @ Morgan Stanley
Következő meetuponkon a Morgan Stanley lát minket vendégül.
Agenda:
17:30 - 18:00 Regisztráció
18:00 Köszöntő: HUPPUG és Morgan Stanley
Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work - Jaray István
Session 2: Can you make Citizen Development work? What I learned from my first Power Platform projects - Marcell Pörczi
19:15 - 20:00 Networking
Ahogy eddig megszokhattátok, az esemény nem lesz közvetítve, illetve felvéve. A helyek limitáltak, így megkérnénk Titeket, ha nem tudnátok jönni, akkor szabadítsátok fel a helyeteket. A helyszínt és a cateringet a Morgan Stanley biztosítja!
A helyek befoglalása megjelenés nélkül befolyásolhatja a következő eseményeinken való részvétel lehetőségét.
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At our next meetup, our host will be hosted Morgan Stanley.
Agenda
17:30 – 18:00 Registration
18:00 Welcome: HUPPUG and Morgan Stanley
Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work – István Jaray
Session 2: Can you Make Citizen Development Work? What I Learned from My First Power Platform Projects – Marcell Pörczi
19:15 – 20:00 Networking
As you’ve come to expect, the event will not be streamed or recorded. Since the number of seats is limited, we kindly ask that if you cannot attend, please free up your spot.
The venue and catering are provided by Morgan Stanley.
Please note that reserving a seat and not attending may affect your ability to participate in our future events.
Opening event for new season at Dolce Intervallo Sziv utca 26
Ciao a tutti. Sono Alberto il proprietario della gelateria Dolceintervallo e Pastaincasa. Volevo comunicarvi che riapriremo il locale verso meta marzo ( la data e indicativa ancora visto il tempo ) ,e siete invitati all evento di apertura dove potrete gustare un buonissimo gelato italiano accompagnato da un ottimo caffe o cappuccino o da un dessert e sedervi di sopra in galleria dove potrete comunicare con altri amici o con il sottoscritto in italiano o guardare un film di sopra in lingua italiana con sottotitoli se vi e piu facile . Whos interested let me know 😜
Buona giornata e tutti e a presto Alberto
Expert Office Hours - powered by OUVC
**A RÉSZVÉTELHEZ KÉRJÜK, REGISZTRÁLJ ITT:**
[https://cooltix.hu/event/69a7fe0e68a9c24e0a81174b](https://cooltix.hu/event/69a7fe0e68a9c24e0a81174b)
Van egy startup ötleted, vagy már építed a vállalkozásod, de jól jönne néhány tapasztalt szakértő visszajelzése? 🤔
Március 13-án Expert Office Hourst szervezünk a Puzl CowOrKingben, ahol több innovációs ökoszisztéma-szereplővel együtt várunk benneteket.
Az esemény során lehetőségetek lesz feltenni a kérdéseiteket, szakértői visszajelzést kérni a startupotok helyzetéről, vagy átbeszélni konkrét üzleti, jogi és tőkebevonási témákat.
A megszokott office hours beszélgetések mellett egy rövid bemutatkozó blokkot is tartunk, ahol jobban is megismerhetitek szakértőinket.
Akik velünk tartanak:
🔹 Dr. Szabó András:
Startupokra specializálódott ügyvéd, aki rendszeresen segít az alapítóknak eligazodni a jogi kérdésekben, a cégalapítástól a befektetési megállapodásokig.
🔹 István Zsolt:
Az Initium Venture Labs technológia transzfer mendezsere, több mint 25 év tapasztalattal K+F+I projektek vezetésében, aki akadémiai és ipari környezetben egyaránt dolgozott innovációs programok és ökoszisztémák fejlesztésén.
🔹 Szántó Károly:
Az UniPrisma Venture Studio alapítója és vezérigazgatója, aki egyetemekkel és befektetőkkel együttműködve segít kutatási eredményekből befektetésre kész deep tech vállalkozásokat építeni.
📅 2026\. március 13\. \(péntek\) \| 9:30–13:00
📍 Puzl CowOrKing Budapest
Ha kérdésetek van a startupotokkal, üzleti modellel vagy a következő lépésekkel kapcsolatban, érdemes csatlakozni. 😉
Data & AI Meetup
**REGISTER HERE:** [https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup](https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup "https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup")
We’re thrilled to invite you to our next **Betsson Group**
**Data & AI MeetUp**, where innovation meets real‑world impact!
Join us on **March 11th from 17:45** for an evening packed with inspiring talks, live demos, and networking with fellow tech and data enthusiasts. This time, we’re diving deep into **two exciting topics shaping the future of software development and enterprise AI**:
📌 **Topic 1: “The Revolution of AI in Software Development”**
**Speaker:** Cleber De Lima, Director of Data & AI, Betsson Group
This presentation explores how AI has fundamentally changed software development and how you can take advantage of AI capabilities to become **10X more productive**. Cleber will share practical strategies for leveraging AI tools across the entire development lifecycle — from writing and testing code to debugging and deploying - enabling you to ship features faster and focus on high‑value problem‑solving.
Whether you’re just starting to explore AI tools or looking to optimize your workflow, you’ll walk away with **actionable insights** to immediately boost your productivity.
📌 **Topic 2: “Re‑Architecting for the New World”**
**Speaker:** Tatiana Petrache, Senior AI Specialist & Alexander Pedersen, Enterprise Account Executive, Snowflake
Join Snowflake to learn how leading enterprises are **shipping AI‑powered products in minutes - not months -** while maintaining strong governance, performance, and quality.
This session breaks down the blueprint for a **lean, high‑efficiency foundation** designed to scale AI and machine learning across the entire ecosystem. You’ll also see a **live demo** showing how to build a **production‑ready AI app in minutes**, ready for the New World.
🎯 Whether you’re a **data scientist, engineer, analyst, or tech enthusiast**, this event promises valuable insights, engaging discussions, and the chance to connect with like‑minded professionals.
Seats fill up quickly, so don’t wait, reserve your spot now and be part of an inspiring evening of learning, networking, and innovation!
**REGISTER HERE:** [https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup](https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup "https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup")
Socializing & Language exchange in budapest
Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations.
[[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGM1Jm8JfNS291xA1zMobk) ]
Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking.
Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space.
Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.
Budapest Science Meetup – Március
*All the presentations are in Hungarian. Thanks for your understanding!*
Miért rákkeltő az alkoholfogyasztás? És mi az univerzum két legnagyobb rejtélye? A márciusi Budapest Science Meetupon kiderül.
**Az alkohol rákkeltő hatásának nyomában**
*Szüts Dávid – HUN-REN TTK, Molekuláris Élettudományi Intézet, Genom Stabilitás Kutatócsoport*
Az alkoholfogyasztás ismerten rákkeltő, de vajon miért? Kutatócsoportunk az etanol fő bomlástermékének, az acetaldehidnek a mutagenikus hatását vizsgálta sejttenyészetekben. Az általunk talált hatás enyhe, de egyértelmű: DNS-törésekre utaló genomi átrendeződéseket találtuk sejtvonalakon végzett kísérletekben, és ugyanilyen mutációk alkoholfogyasztással való asszociációját gyomorrák esetekben. Az eredmények alapján az acetaldehid DNS-töréseket előidézve okozhat olyan változásokat a testi sejtek génállományában, amelyek hozzájárulnak a tumorok kialakulásához.
**Az univerzum két nagy rejtélye: a sötét energia és a Hubble-feszültség**
*Raffai Péter – ELTE TTK Atomfizikai Tanszék*
A fizikai kozmológia alapvetése, hogy a világegyetem nagy léptékben homogén. Einstein általános relativitáselmélete szerint egy ilyen univerzum tágul, vagyis a kozmikus távolságok -például a galaxisok között- mindenütt azonos ütemben nőnek. A növekedés mai üteme, a Hubble-állandó, a tágulástörténet kulcsparamétere - az univerzum korát is ő árulja el. A legkülönfélébb megfigyelésekhez a Lambda-CDM kozmológiai modell illeszkedik leginkább; eszerint a tágulás mintegy 5 milliárd éve lassulóból gyorsulóba váltott át, egy ismeretlen összetevő, a sötét energia hatására. A sötét energia mellett a kozmológia legégetőbb kihívásává a "Hubble-feszültség" vált: a Hubble-állandó különböző mérési módszerekkel kétféle értékűnek adódik. Vajon ez csak mérési hiba? Vagy forradalom előjele a kozmológiában? És lehet a két nagy rejtélynek közös feloldása?
Career Services Events Near You
Connect with your local Career Services community
CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group
Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.
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
Making Moves: Small-Group Coaching for Women in Product
## Hey Columbus WIP peeps!
## Are you ready for an event that actually gives you what you asked for??
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**A Small-group coaching conversations for women in product navigating growth, leadership, and career decisions.**
**March 10 \| 5:30–8:00 PM**
**Rev1 -- NEW SPACE**
**330 Rush Alley #100**
**Parking Options:**
• **Rev1 at The Peninsula**
• **Starling St. Garage South** – 377 W. Capital St.
• **LAZ Parking (COSI)** – 50 Belle St.
• **LAZ Parking Limited** – 375 W. State St.
• **Veterans Memorial Lot** – 300 W. Broad St.
• **Metered Street Parking**
**What moves are you making?**
A promotion you’re working toward.
A role change you’re considering.
A bigger leadership opportunity.
A conversation that needs to happen.
A decision that’s been sitting in the back of your mind.
For our Q1 Women in Product Columbus event, we’re creating space to actually work through those moments.
**Making Moves** is an evening of focused, facilitated coaching conversations with experienced mentors from our local product community. This isn’t a panel. It’s not passive networking. It’s small-group dialogue designed to be thoughtful, practical, and worth your time.
Here’s how it will work:
• You’ll choose a topic that reflects what you’re navigating right now
• You’ll join a small coaching circle (5–7 participants)
• Each circle is led by a mentor who has lived experience in that area
• We’ll run two rounds so you can go deeper or explore a second conversation
### Coaching Topics:
• Communicating the Value of Your Work (or Team)
• Career Transitions & What’s Next
• Growing Into Leadership
• Staying Relevant as Technology (and AI) Changes
• Getting Alignment and Decisions from Leadership
Our goal is simple: you leave with clearer thinking, practical perspective, and at least one next step you feel confident about.
Space in each circle will be limited to keep conversations meaningful.
If this sounds like the kind of room you’ve been wanting to be in, we’d love to see you on March 10.
RSVP here! [https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event](https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event "https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event")
*And if you haven't joined the WIP group - do that too, would ya?!?!*
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Your Columbus Chapter Leads -
Amber, Leah and Liz!
Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.
Drop-In-Person Coaching (In-Person)
Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales?
Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions.
Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help.
Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits.
Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served.
EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.
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! ☀️




















