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DevOps Not Dead: DevOps, Cloud, Rock & Roll | LONDON 2026
**DevOps Not Dead: In-Person Event on DevOps, Platform & Cloud in LONDON**
Conference focused on modern DevOps, platform engineering, and cloud infrastructure. It brings together engineers, SREs, and platform teams to share practical experience in CI/CD, Kubernetes, automation, cloud architecture, reliability, and operating production systems at scale.
**🎤 [Speakers & Topics](https://devopsnotdead.com/2026-london-q1/)**
**🎟 [Tickets](https://luma.com/devopsnotdead-2026-london-q1?from=embed)**
Get your ticket — 50% OFF with promo code: MEETUP50
Mystery Talks
Two speakers, two subjects, twenty minutes each. The subject matter is a mystery - the audience finds out when the talk begins!
One of our newest events and already a firm favourite. So far, topics have included a '90s pro wrestler running a scam, the first portable synthesiser, aphasia (effects on the brain after a stroke), Hamlet through the decades, cryptic crosswords and the impact on pop culture of Little Richard.
What's next? Come along and find out! Tickets £8 available on the door - advise booking on our website.
Bar available. All children to be accompanied by adults.
£10/Business Networking: AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Professional at The Moniker
**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..**
**Welcome to Socialite Connections – Business Networking: AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Professional**
Join us for an exciting evening designed to connect with people in **AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Industry**. This event brings together solution providers, **entrepreneurs, company directors, and professionals** eager to explore and make new connections. People in this industry gather together to discuss innovation and build connections. This is a dynamic event where visionary minds converge, ideas spark, and transformative connections are made.
You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3gTH
Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-ai-digital-tech-fintech-professional-at-the-moniker-tickets-1982072779038?aff=oddtdtcreator
**We start the event at 6.00pm with a warm welcome.** Having an open-minded approach is ideal, as it will enable you to establish new connections. We have hired the private room downstairs.
**The Moniker -** Located on Fenchurch Avenue, between the stations of Bank Monument and Fenchurch Street, The Moniker brings you the perfect space to escape the everyday. From breakfast meetings in the morning, share a private business lunch in the cosy snug or enjoy drinks on the terrace on the sunniest day.
**Event Schedule**
**18:00 – 20:30 \| When you arrive\,** your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other.
**19:00 – 19:30 \| One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room to talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19.00pm sharp, please dont be late)
**19:30 \- 20:30 \| Network & chill\,** It will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the pitches are finished.
**Why Attend?**
Socialite Connections is connecting the future of Innovation with **AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Professionals.** It is a hub for visionary thinkers, innovators, and trailblazers to converge, collaborate, and shape the future of technology. Our events provide a relaxed and dynamic environment for building meaningful connections.
**One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19:00pm sharp, please dont be late)
**Who Should Attend**
This event is the perfect opportunity to network, gain insights into the latest technological trends, and forge valuable partnerships. **Tech entrepreneurs, AI specialists, Transformation experts, Fintech innovators, Startup founders, AI and tech entrepreneurs, Digital innovators, Tech start-ups, Investors in the tech space, IT and Technology Professionals, Cybersecurity Experts, IT Managers and Leaders, Software Developers, Working Professionals.**
**Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other.
You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3gTH
Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-ai-digital-tech-fintech-professional-at-the-moniker-tickets-1982072779038?aff=oddtdtcreator
You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience!
**Tickets need to be bought online in advance to attend this event. Tickets are not available at the door.**
**Refund policy: There is no refund at this event. Your ticket can be reassigned to another person of your choice.**
Vibe Coding in London: Java, AI Agents & MCP Hands-On
The **Women Coding Community (WCC)** is celebrating International Women's Week with a high-energy, hands-on Vibe Coding in London. This isn't just a presentation. It's a community coding event where we build the future of our platform together.
This is vibe-coding hours in London where we build real things together using AI tools and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). No passive watching. Just coding, experimenting, and learning from each other.
**What we'll get into:** MCP in action, connecting AI agents to real tools and data sources.
\- Exploring Claude\, JetBrains AI and GitHub Copilot/Codex in a Java workflow\,
\- Prompt skills that actually work\, how to get AI to write better code\,
\- Pair programming with AI as your co\-pilot\.
**Vibe coding**: implement things together, in real time, in person
**Who this is for:** Developers curious how MCP actually works in practice. Java learners who want to use AI tools to level up faster. Anyone who learns better by doing than watching.
Never attended our events before? No problem, this event stands completely on its own. Just bring your laptop and curiosity.
**Choose your approach:**
**The Architect:** Come with a specific Java project idea and your initial implementation. Use this time to pair program with mentors to solve bugs or add features.
**The Catalyst:** Just bring an idea! Connect with other attendees, form a team on the spot, and spend the evening coding a prototype together.
**Project Inspiration**
All ideas are centred around enhancing the WCC ecosystem. Pick a level that challenges you:
**Basic: Core Java**
* You can also pick a good first issue from [our open-source project](https://github.com/Women-Coding-Community/wcc-backend/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3Ajava%2Fspringboot%20label%3A%22good%20first%20issue%22)
* WCC Member Directory: Build a command-line tool to manage member profiles using Java Collections and File I/O
* Event Attendance Tracker: Create a system to track check-ins for our meetups using the Java Date/Time API
* Coding Challenge Generator: Develop a tool that randomly selects Java exercises for members to practise
**Intermediate: Spring Boot & APIs**
* You can also pick an open issue related to spring-boot [our open-source project](https://github.com/Women-Coding-Community/wcc-backend/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3Ajava%2Fspringboot)
* WCC Job Board: Create a REST API for members to post and filter tech opportunities
* Community Blog Platform: Build a backend that supports Markdown posts and author profiles
* Skill-Tracking Dashboard: Develop a platform for members to track their learning journey and visualise progress
Mentors will be on hand throughout the evening to guide you, answer questions, and help you get unstuck.
**Schedule: Thursday 13 March, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (London Time)**
**6:00 PM** \- AI Tools Showcase: Claude vs ChatGPT vs JetBrains AI
**6:30 PM** \- Vibe Coding: Pair programming and feature building with mentors
**8:40 PM** \- Closing and Networking
**To join register here: [Registration Form](https://forms.gle/vNDNg8QLNnAKodh57)**
**Host:**
**🎙️ Speaker Adriana Zencke Zimmermann \| Senior Software Engineer \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dricazenck/) \| [GitHub](https://github.com/dricazenck)**
Founder & Director of Women Coding Community and Senior Software Engineer at Centric Software, with 15+ years specialising in backend systems, engineering leadership, and inclusion in tech.
**🎙️ Speaker Sonali Goel \| Senior Software Engineer\, Tesco Tech \| [Website](https://sonaligoel.carrd.co/) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonali-goel-tech/)**
Women in Tech Award 2025 Winner, with 15+ years in large-scale e-commerce, cloud-native Java, and Agentic AI. A core leader at WCC passionate about mentorship and open source.
**🎙️ Speaker Dr\. Ying Liu \| Senior Data Scientist\, Magic AI \| [Website](http://www.yingliu.site/) \| [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingliu-data/)**
Senior Data Scientist at Magic AI with a Ph.D. in Physics. Ying builds human pose estimation models from RGB and sensor data, specializing in real-time 3D pose estimation and end-to-end ML architectures. Outside work, she builds AI agents and tinkers with robotics.
**👩🏽💻 About Women Coding Community** Our mission is to empower women in tech through education, mentorship, community, and career support. We run workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, and champion more inclusive practices across the industry.
**[Website](http://womencodingcommunity.com/) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/103490940) \| [Slack](https://bit.ly/women_coding_community)**
**👩🏽💻 Code of Conduct** All attendees are expected to follow our Code of Conduct: **[womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct](https://womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct)**
Java Bootcamp: The Grand Finale Hack Hour
The **Women Coding Community (WCC)** is wrapping up our Java Bootcamp with a high-energy, hands-on **Hack Hour** session. This isn't just a presentation—it's a community coding event where we build the future of our platform together.
***The Theme: "Building for the Community"***
We are focusing on practical Java projects that directly support the **Women Coding Community** mission. Whether you are a beginner focusing on core Java or an intermediate developer ready for Spring Boot, we have a path for you.
**Choose your approach:**
**\- The Architect:** Come with a specific Java project idea and your initial implementation. Use this time to pair program with mentors to solve bugs or add features.
**\- The Catalyst:** Just bring an idea! Connect with other attendees, form a team on the spot, and spend the evening coding a prototype with us.
***AI Tools in Practice: Accelerate Your Java Development***
We'll explore how AI assistants can accelerate your Java learning and development. Live demos and discussion covering:
• Using Claude, ChatGPT, and JetBrains AI for debugging and code generation.
• Best practices for prompting AI when learning a new language
• What to trust, what to verify, and when to push back on AI suggestions
• Comparing tool strengths for different Java use case
***Project Inspiration***
All ideas are centered around enhancing the **WCC ecosystem**. Pick a level that challenges you:
**Basic: Core Java & CLI Tools**
* **WCC Member Directory:** Build a command-line tool to manage member profiles (name, skills, location) using Java Collections and File I/O.
* **Event Attendance Tracker:** Create a system to track check-ins for our meetups using the Java Date/Time API.
* **Coding Challenge Generator:** Develop a tool that randomly selects Java exercises for members to practice.
**Intermediate: Spring Boot & APIs**
* **WCC Job Board:** Create a REST API for members to post and filter tech opportunities.
* **Community Blog Platform:** Build a backend that supports Markdown posts and author profiles for WCC contributors.
* **Skill-Tracking Dashboard:** Develop a platform for members to track their learning journey and visualize progress.
*Mentors will be on hand throughout the evening to guide you through the vibe coding process, answer questions, and help you get unstuck.*
**To join register here: [Java Bootcamp Form](https://forms.gle/kw7fgyvwzwxsZPFX7)**
**Schedule — March 13th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (London Time)**
**•** **AI Tools Showcase:** Claude vs. ChatGPT vs. JetBrains AI. (6:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
• **HACK HOUR:** Pair programming and feature building with mentors. (6:30PM - 8:40PM)
• **Closing & Networking** (8:40 PM - 9:00 PM)
**Host:**
**🎙️ Speaker Adriana Zencke Zimmermann \| Senior Software Engineer \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dricazenck/) \| [GitHub](https://github.com/dricazenck)**
Founder & Director of Women Coding Community and Senior Software Engineer at Centric Software, with 15+ years specialising in backend systems, engineering leadership, and inclusion in tech.
**🎙️ Speaker Sonali Goel \| Senior Software Engineer\, Tesco Tech \| [Website](https://sonaligoel.carrd.co/) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonali-goel-tech/)**
Women in Tech Award 2025 Winner, with 15+ years in large-scale e-commerce, cloud-native Java, and Agentic AI. A core leader at WCC passionate about mentorship and open source.
**🎙️ Speaker Dr\. Ying Liu \| Senior Data Scientist\, Magic AI \| [Website](http://www.yingliu.site/) \| [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingliu-data/)**
Senior Data Scientist at Magic AI with a Ph.D. in Physics. Ying builds human pose estimation models from RGB and sensor data, specializing in real-time 3D pose estimation and end-to-end ML architectures. Outside work, she builds AI agents and tinkers with robotics.
**👩🏽💻 About Women Coding Community** Our mission is to empower women in tech through education, mentorship, community, and career support. We run workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, and champion more inclusive practices across the industry.
**[Website](http://womencodingcommunity.com/) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/103490940) \| [Slack](https://bit.ly/women_coding_community)**
**👩🏽💻 Code of Conduct** All attendees are expected to follow our Code of Conduct: **[womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct](https://womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct)**
Cisco Systems Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Systemic & Family Constellations Workshop
We are holding accessible and confidential Systemic & Family Constellations group workshop.
Systemic constellations are an embodied and experiential method for the respectful exploration of difficulties across multiple areas of life.
Attendees up to 16.
One of three facilitators will facilitate two to three issues.
Fee: Flat fee of £45 for both issue holders and representatives payable prior to the event.
More information on our website https://cityconstellations.com/ or upon request londoncityconstellations@gmail.com
GenAI in analytics workflows: What’s useful vs what’s theatre
Come and join us for a coffee/tea and chat as we discuss what’s hype and what’s real as well as how analytics helps us fight human trafficking. All
Food and drink must be paid for as you consume it. A minimum of a drink must be orders can be water soft drink or coffe/tea etc excellent cocktails available.
(RESCHEDULED) Article Discussion & Group Debate (Political Compass Quiz)
**All events conditional on 5 RSVPs total minimum**
**Current affairs/articles discussion (1hr approx)**
\- 3\-4 articles and a set of talking points from the article to structure discussions
\- Attendees divide into small groups and choose the theme that interests them or discuss collectively as one group\, depending on numbers
At the end of the meetup, we all come together and each share one thought from someone else that they found interesting.
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**ATTENDEES MORE THAN WELCOME TO BRING THEIR OWN ARTICLES BUT PRIOR MODERATION IS REQUIRED**
**Political compass:**
https://www.politicalcompass.org/test/en?page=1
Familiarize with this quiz on a series of economic, social and moral positions, some of these will be used to spark group debate
ClawClub AI Agents Hackday 🦞 London 15 Mar 2026
**You must register to attend:** [https://luma.com/d04bupgn](https://luma.com/d04bupgn)
Attention London agent tinkerers and curious humans 🤖✨
Come join us for **ClawClub AI Agents Hackday** \- a bring\-your\-laptop afternoon for playing with AI agents\, agent UX \(AUX\)\, OpenClaw\, Moltbot\, or any agent idea you’ve been meaning to try\.
No talks. No demos. Just tables, power, Wi-Fi, snacks, a shared scratchpad, and maybe a place where agents can hang out together.
* **bring a laptop 💻**
* bring an agent (or curiosity) 🤖
* register quick to avoid disappointment! 🎟️
* £10 ticket price covers food, drinks & venue costs 🍴
* hosted at [Newspeak House](https://newspeak.house/), The London College of Political Technology 🏛️
**You must register to attend:** [https://luma.com/d04bupgn](https://luma.com/d04bupgn)
Let's Discuss... Lie, Cheat & Steal
The bedrock of any society is the social contract. Truth, Fairness and Respect are some of the things that build and maintain a well functioning society. But what if we threw that away?
In a liar's city, even a simple "hello, how are you?" becomes suspicious.
In a cheating city, queues are filled with fools.
In a thief's world, only fools work hard.
What if instead of Truth, Fairness and Respect, we rewarded people who Lie, Cheat and Steal?
What if we punished those who tell the truth and rewarded those who lie to us? What if cheating always wins, would anyone play fair?
What if stealing gave you more than respecting what belongs to others?
How do we recognise what kind of society we are living in?
Should we Lie, Cheat and Steal? And why should we follow Truth, Fairness and Respect? What would benefit us all in the long term?
How can we make sure people don't Lie, Cheat and Steal? Is that an ambitious goal?
\*Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comment section\*
#======# Donation!
Thank you for being a member. I have made a donation page for those who want to help with the costs.
[https://examinedlife.uk/donation/](https://examinedlife.uk/donation/)
#======# Group chat
We have a telegram group chat and here is a link for the front door:
[https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk](https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk)
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The Examined Life, "Let's Discuss..." session is an open discussion.
The format of this event will be:
13:15 - Free flow group discussion about the topic.
14:00 ish - We will be splitting into smaller groups for more engaging discussion about what interests each of you.
16:00 - End of the official meetup. Most often attendees stay and continue discussing up to around 18:00.
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Please RSVP if you can commit to attending and change your RSVP if something comes up. Inaccurate RSVPs can keep potential attendees on the waiting list and makes it difficult to plan for room sizes and bookings.
Art work: Fantastic Ruins with Saint Augustine and the Child 1632 François de Nomé
Build with AI
Join us for an exciting and hands-on introduction to building innovative projects with artificial intelligence! In this kickoff event, you'll meet like-minded individuals interested in using AI to create projects that can transform industries and our everyday lives. Whether you're a beginner curious about AI or an experienced developer looking to expand your skills, this event is the perfect opportunity to start your journey into the world of AI technology. With expert speakers and engaging workshops, you'll gain valuable insights and skills.
Don't miss out on the chance to be part of our growing community of AI enthusiasts. Register now to secure your spot and be a part of something big. Let's build the future together!Please note that registration is needed to enter the event - We will not be able to grant access on the day without a ticket. Please show proof of ticket confirmation upon arrival.
Location
International Women's Day (IWD) 2026 London By GDG London will take place at Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College London.
Blackett Laboratory,
Imperial College London,
South Kensington Campus,
London,
SW7 2AZ
Please use these coordinates if you have difficulty locating the entrance, 51.499699, -0.179409.
Join us for a fantastic celebration of women in tech. This in-person event is all about empowering and highlighting the achievements of women in the tech industry.
In-Person Participation: This is an in-person-only event.
Diverse Topics: We will have talks on various Google Technologies and other relevant tech subjects, including AI/ML, Flutter, Cloud/DevOps, Mobile, Web, and more.
The agenda will be announced closer to the event, follow our social media for more updates:
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/gdg_london/
Twitter https://twitter.com/gdg_london
Agenda
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Hosted By
Goran Minov, Regional Technical Strategist | GDG Organizer
I am a Cyber Security Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IAM). My passion lies in architecting secure Google Cloud solutions and building Android applications.
I currently serve as a Senior Technical Account Manager at Okta. As a key member of the customer success team, I'm dedicated to ensuring customers fully maximise the value of their Okta investment, focusing on automation and efficiency within their identity and access management solutions. With a background that spans various technical and leadership roles, I bring deep expertise in transforming complex identity challenges into streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experiences.
Stefan Cornea, GDG Organizer
Chris Bouloumpasis, GDG Organizer
Sara Mita Gabriel, Organiser
Renuka Kelkar, GDG Organizer
Sumith Damodaran, PM / GDG Organizer
Tom Colvin, Organiser
Tom Colvin is CTO of Apptaura, the app development specialists; and founder of Conseal Security, the mobile app security experts. He has been a developer for over 20 years and worked with Android since Cupcake. He is a Google Developer Expert in Android.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-london-presents-build-with-ai-1/.
Master the Art of Communication
Welcome to our **Free Event - Master the Art of Communication**!
Join us at the Church of Scientology **Life Improvement Centre** to learn valuable basics of communication and skills that will help you in both your personal and professional life.
During this event, you will learn
some fundamentals of communication - what is it,
what are the vital parts of the communication formula....
and have the opportunity to participate in these new skills.
Hear from trained and experienced communicators, and practice communication techniques in a supportive environment.
Whether you struggle with public speaking, conflict resolution, or simply want to improve your relationships, this is for you!
Come and discover the power of knowledge and how to achieve effective communication.
Find out how you could guide and control communication in your life!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your communication abilities and connect with like-minded individuals. We look forward to seeing you here!
Cisco Systems Events Near You
Connect with your local Cisco Systems 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.
Columbus HUG March
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
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.
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
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
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.
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! ☀️




















