Cloud Computing

¡Únete a la Comunidad WSO2 España para un evento exclusivo sobre Seguridad en la Nube y Desarrollo de APIs! En este taller, exploraremos la importancia de la seguridad en la nube y cómo puedes desarrollar APIs seguras utilizando la plataforma WSO2. Conoceremos las mejores prácticas en Desarrollo de Software y cómo la Inteligencia Artificial puede potenciar tus APIs. Inspirado por eventos anteriores como "Taller exclusivo de APIs en la era de la Inteligencia Artificial" y "APIKOMBAT by Profesia", este evento te brindará insights valiosos sobre API de almacenamiento en la nube y Diseño de API web. ¡No te lo pierdas!

**Voices Aloud** is a joyful singing practice — a space to open up, connect, and let your voice have fun. We’ll sing gospel-inspired grooves, clap, dance and feel the joy of shared sound. Eyes open, hearts open — this practice is about connection, expression, and release. ​You don’t need to “know how to sing” — just come as you are, take a breath, and join the game. We’ll explore vocal technique in a playful way — discovering how to sing with confidence, emotion, and flow. ​It’s a **choral playground** inviting you to sing, move, and connect through sound, led by **Katia Kiwi — gospel singer & voice guide.** ​Come, have fun, raise your voice and sing your heart out. 🎶 ​ ​ 1 class — 15€ cash / 18€ other ​  ​**Location** ​​​​​​​**Samanà Space** (🔗 [IG](https://www.instagram.com/samanasoul/)) **Address:** Calle Pujades 77-79 8 planta — Ring 2809

We have prepared another evening of BI and Data Analytics at [Trainline](https://www.thetrainline.com/), open to everyone. 🚨 **To attend, RSVP at** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techfems-techtalks-unlocking-the-power-of-data-tickets-1982880387617](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techfems-techtalks-unlocking-the-power-of-data-tickets-1982880387617). **This meetup does not accept RSVPs as we track attendance via Eventbrite** this time 🚨 **Agenda** 6:00 PM - Door opens and welcome 👋 6:30 PM - Talks Start 8:00 PM - Socializing & Networking with refreshments and snacks ⚠️ Make sure to **arrive before 6:30 PM**. No one can enter the building after that ⚠️ **🗣️Talks** 1️⃣ **From Chaos to Clarity: Building Your BI Platform** 🎙️ **[Viktoriia Kniazeva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktoriia-kniazeva-106403161/)**, Technical Consultant at [Omnevo](https://www.linkedin.com/company/omnevo/) Many organizations accumulate multiple operational systems, each with its own data model, stack, and integration challenges — and BI often becomes an afterthought stitched on top. This session demonstrates how to design and implement a BI platform from scratch, unifying heterogeneous data sources into a reliable, scalable architecture. Based on hands-on experience with systems like Metabase, we examine patterns for creating clean data flows, ensuring trust, and building a foundation that analytics can grow on. Takeaways: • BI as Part of System Architecture: Why analytics needs to be architected—not improvised. • Data Flow Design: Structuring the path from operational systems to actionable insights. • What to prepare before starting a BI project — the key checks teams often forget 2️⃣ **Dashboards, Data, and “Did It Work?” at Grafana** 🎙️ **[Maria Dubinets](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-dubinets/)**, Senior Data Analyst at [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com). Grafana builds industry-leading tools for observing infrastructure — but how does an observability company observe its own products? This talk explores how Product Data Analytics and Experimentation are structured at Grafana, from high-volume event ingestion to statistically rigorous A/B testing. It will unpack how Grafana’s modern data stack — powered by RudderStack, BigQuery, dbt, Prefect, OpenMetadata, and Grafana itself — creates a scalable, governed, and trustworthy source of product truth. The session will then dive into one of Grafana’s most intricate live product experiments that just finished: testing whether automatically surfacing our Interactive Learning Plugin inside Grafana Cloud increases adoption of Synthetic Monitoring and IRM by moving users from Activation to Engagement. Attendees will see how the experiment was designed, sized, instrumented, and analyzed — and what was learned once the results came in. The talk concludes with a preview of the next onboarding experiment focused on improving Day 2–14 engagement for new Cloud users. What Attendees Will Learn • 🏗️ How Grafana structures its product data stack • 📊 How dashboards evolve into decision systems • 🧪 How product experiments are designed for rigor • 🚀 Case Study: The Interactive Learning Plugin Experiment **Event language:** * English (many attendees also speak Spanish and other languages). **Who can join?** * 👭 This event is open to everyone. * Whether you’re a student, job seeker, or tech professional, you’re welcome here! **Address** Trainline: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes\, 613\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2u1b8fqHjgFw7kJz9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2u1b8fqHjgFw7kJz9) **Venue Information:** * Wheelchair accessible. * NOT suitable for children. * If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, let our media team know. **More about TechFems:** * Discover more on our [Website](https://techfems.org) and join [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/techfems). * Please read our [Code of Conduct](https://techfems.org/codeofconduct/). **PLEASE NOTE** By registering, you agree to the TechFems [Privacy Policy](https://techfems.org/privacy-policy/) and [Code of Conduct](https://techfems.org/codeofconduct/).

Midweek Crisis is Barcelona’s one and only comedy clinic to help you get over the hump day blues. At this open mic, comics will give you advice on your biggest problems in exchange for testing out five minutes of new material. Come to The Comedy Clubhouse, Laietana, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 20:30, and let our therapists heal you with humor. Tickets €5 online & €7 at the door \- Buy [tickets](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/performances/midweek-crisis/) here.

**Saturday, March 21st at 1800.** Welcome back to another wonderful event at [Backstory] Bookshop, celebrating great poetry, storytelling, and music! 🎙️Gypsy Lounge isn't just an open mic; it's a vibrant celebration of diversity, creativity, and connection. Whether you're eager to share your newest creation or want to bask in the ambiance of artistic expression, Gypsy Lounge is your sanctuary. We will be signing up artists day of the event. Just come by 15 minutes before 6 pm, on the evening of the open mic. The first 8 artists will get to sign up. Each performer will have 7 minutes to share their work or perform 2 songs. Performance slots are **limited,** so PLEASE come early. Also, this event is **not managed** by BackStory, so if you have any questions, please DM us on our Instagram account @gypsy_loungebcn. Come early to meet new friends 😊. A gentle reminder for our poetry night attendees: The beauty of an open mic is the unpredictability of content. As we do not moderate performer choices, some material may be best suited for adult ears. Those attending with children, please be advised. **Sign Up:** **On arrival, first-come basis.**

**⚠️** **[Save your spot on the official event page](https://www.lewagon.com/events/barcelona-demo-day-tech-ai-projects-paLklV)** Curious to see what you can build after 9 weeks at Le Wagon? Join our **Demo Day** in **Barcelona** and find out. Our **Data Analytics** and **Data Science & AI** students will present the final projects they built from scratch in just 2 weeks. You'll get to: 👀 See live demos of real data products 🚀 How far you can go with tech skills in 9 weeks 🙌 Meet the team and connect with our community Whether you're thinking about joining a bootcamp or just love tech, this is the perfect chance to discover what Le Wagon is all about. 📅 Friday, March 20 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 Le Wagon Barcelona Free and open to everyone, just register below! **⚠️** **[Save your spot on the official event page](https://www.lewagon.com/events/barcelona-demo-day-tech-ai-projects-paLklV)**

Surreal Mic is not your typical open mic — it’s a playground for the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully unexpected. Entrance is FREE (after booking your ticket online)! Book [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surreal-mic-alternative-comedy-open-mic-free-shot-free-entrance-tickets-1984183663751?aff=oddtdtcreator)! If you book on Eventbrite you will get a FREE shot! BONUS: One lucky audience member will win one Belgian beer (or soft drink) for FREE! It's a Pay What You Can/Pay What You Want show (after the show you can leave any amount of money if you wish. Usually people leave 10€). We have a great lineup! And FREE shots! We start at 7:30 pm! But you can come earlier to enjoy the best selection of Belgian beers at the Imprfcto Poblenou bar! 🍻 Our show is short and fast-paced to warm you up before your Friday night adventures:) What is it? It’s an alternative comedy night celebrates absurdity, anti-humor, character acts, multimedia chaos, musical oddities, poetic nonsense, and anything else that doesn’t quite fit into a standard stand-up set. At Surreal Mic, reality bends. Jokes may not have punchlines. Props might take center stage. A performer could deliver a monologue as a sentient cloud, a malfunctioning robot, or a motivational speaker for houseplants. If it’s strange, experimental, or gloriously confusing — it belongs here. What to expect? Everything! * Character comedy * Clown acts * Musical & sound-based bits * Absurdist storytelling & anti-comedy * Beautifully baffling moments Surreal Mic is a supportive space for risk-taking performers and open-minded audiences. Whether you’re testing an offbeat concept, debuting a bizarre character, or workshopping something delightfully unhinged, this stage welcomes creative chaos. No rules. No straight lines. No logic required. Come perform. Come witness. Come question your reality. Book [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surreal-mic-alternative-comedy-open-mic-free-shot-free-entrance-tickets-1984183663751?aff=oddtdtcreator) before we sell out! See you on Friday! NOTE: This is the IMPRFCTO in Poblenou on Carrer de Bilbao, not the one on Parallel! Want to perform? If you are a comedian and want to perform please send a message to our Instagram: @ontapcomedy

**\-\-\-\-\-\-REGISTRATION ONLY THROUGH THE MAIN WEBSITE\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** Women in Tech is back! This year, we’re bringing together inspiring voices from Glovo and beyond to share real stories about tackling AI challenges, making an impact, and thriving in the fast-moving world of tech. Join us for a session by women, for women, and allies - meet leaders, connect with recruiters, network with peers, and get inspired by the women building the future of tech! **[AGENDA HERE](https://mailchi.mp/glovoapp.com/me4kwi6ilb)** **WHEN** Thursday, March 19th **18:30 - 19:30** Women in Tech Conference **19:30 - 21:00** Networking Time, Food & Drinks **WHERE** Glovo HQ - Llull 108, 08005 Barcelona **WHO CAN ATTEND** This event is gender-neutral and welcomes everyone. Curious? **Sign up [here](google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevhgQCdA-gvYnFpf7Wym3zmaS4UYYH5ZPfk82q94-FE7va9Q/viewform?usp%3Dsend_form&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1771864643513035&usg=AOvVaw3-7jjOSX9dpYMzcnUgC6qO) and join us at Yellow Park — you could win a 3-hour 1:1 mentorship with a Glovo Tech Leader!** Got questions about the event? Please contact us at womenintech@glovoapp.com

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🧣 **ENGLISH below)** ☃️ **Cap de setmana de raquetes i banys termals al Pirineu** 🔥 Hi ha poques coses tan màgiques com trepitjar neu acabada de caure… i acabar el dia dins d’aigües termals a l’aire lliure. Aquest cap de setmana ho viurem tot. El primer dia anirem a Aransa per fer **una preciosa ruta amb raquetes entre boscos i paisatges nevats (10km i 300 m de desnivell,** apta fins i tot per a qui no s’ha posat mai unes raquetes als peus). Caminarem a ritme tranquil, gaudint del silenci de l’hivern i de les grans vistes del Pirineu. Després, una beguda calenta en un poble amb encant, sopar compartit… i quatre cançons a la vora del foc 🎶 L’endemà descobrirem racons de la Cerdanya amb una **caminada panoràmica de 9km i 300m de desnivell, aquesta sense raquetes, abans d’anar cap als banys romans de Dorres: aigües termals sulfuroses, aire fred a la cara i el cos ben calent… una combinació simplement espectacular** ❄️🔥 Un cap de setmana per desconnectar, moure el cos, compartir muntanya i tornar a casa amb les piles carregades! ✨ ### 💶 Preus i informació **Preu:** 149€ + 28€ pel transport (es paga directament al conductor/a). La reserva es confirma amb una paga i senyal de 99€ mitjançant transferència al compte que t’indicarem en el moment de la inscripció. **Inclou:** ✅ Mitja pensió en hotel rural en habitacions dobles amb llits individuals (suplement habitació individual: 40 €) ✅ Deliciosos sopars i esmorzars ✅ Guiatge per guia titulat + assegurança d’accidents i RC ➡️ *Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més!* **Política de cancel·lació:** fins 30 dies abans de l'inici de l'activitat ---> retorn 90% de la paga i senyal; fins a 15 dies abans ---> retorn 50%; després del 6/3 no es reembossa paga i senyal. ### 🎒 Què cal portar * Dinar de pícnic (pots portar-lo de casa o comprar-lo al bar on esmorzarem a mig camí) * Calçat de muntanya i diverses capes de roba * Gorra, guants, bastons amb roseta * Raquetes de neu (si no en tens, les pots llogar per 13€ al punt d’inici) * Crema solar i ulleres de sol * Banyador i tovallola per als banys termals! 📲 Segueix-nos... * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌨️ **CASTELLANO** ❄️ ### ☃️ **Fin de semana de raquetas y baños termales en el Pirineo** 🔥 Hay pocas cosas tan mágicas como pisar nieve recién caída… y terminar el día sumergidos en aguas termales al aire libre. Este fin de semana lo viviremos todo. El primer día iremos a Aransa para hacer una **preciosa ruta con raquetas entre bosques y paisajes nevados (10 km y 300 m de desnivel**, apta incluso para quienes nunca se han puesto unas raquetas). Caminaremos a ritmo tranquilo, disfrutando del silencio del invierno y de las grandes vistas del Pirineo. Después, una bebida caliente en un pueblo con encanto, cena compartida… y cuatro canciones junto al fuego 🎶 Al día siguiente descubriremos rincones de la Cerdaña con una **caminata panorámica de 9 km y 300 m de desnivel, esta vez sin raquetas, antes de ir a los baños romanos de Dorres: aguas termales sulfurosas, el aire frío en la cara y el cuerpo bien caliente… una combinación simplemente espectacular ❄️🔥** Un fin de semana para desconectar, mover el cuerpo, compartir montaña y volver a casa con las pilas cargadas! ✨ ### 💶 Precio e información **Precio:** 149€ + 28€ para el transporte (se paga directamente al conductor/a). La reserva se confirma con una señal de 99€, mediante transferencia al número de cuenta que te facilitaremos al inscribirte. **Incluye:** ✅ Media pensión en hotel rural en habitaciones dobles con camas individuales (suplemento habitación individual: 40€) ✅ Cenas y desayunos deliciosos ✅ Guía titulado + seguro de accidentes y RC ➡️ *Viaja tranquilo, disfruta más* **Política de cancelación:** hasta 30 días antes del inicio de la actividad → devolución del 90% de la señal. Hasta 15 días antes → devolución del 50%. A partir del 2/1 no se reembolsa la señal. ### 🎒 Qué llevar * Comida de picnic (puedes traerla de casa o comprarla en el bar donde pararemos a desayunar a medio camino) * Calzado de montaña y varias capas de ropa * Gorro, guantes, bastones con roseta * Raquetas de nieve (si no tienes, podrás alquilarlas por 13€ en el punto de inicio) * Crema solar y gafas de sol * Bañador y toalla para los baños termales 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌨️ **ENGLISH** ❄️ ☃️ **Snow, Mountains & Thermal Baths in the Pyrenees** 🔥 *A magical winter weekend escape* Imagine walking on fresh snow through silent mountain forests… and ending the day soaking in hot outdoor thermal waters under the winter sky. This is the kind of weekend we’re about to share. On **Day 1**, we’ll explore the beautiful landscapes of **Aransa** on a scenic snowshoe hike (10 km / 300 m elevation). No experience needed — just a basic level of fitness and the desire to enjoy the mountains. We’ll walk at a relaxed pace, surrounded by snowy forests and breathtaking views of the Pyrenees. After the hike: a warm drink in a charming mountain village, a cozy dinner together… and maybe even a few songs by the fire 🎶 On **Day 2**, we’ll discover hidden corners of **La Cerdanya** on a panoramic winter hike (9 km / 300 m elevation). To finish the weekend, we’ll relax in the **Roman thermal baths of Dorres** — natural sulfur hot springs surrounded by mountains. Cold air on your face, warm water around you… pure bliss. ❄️🔥 ✨ A perfect weekend to disconnect, move your body, meet new people and experience the Pyrenees in winter. 💶 **Price & Details** **Price:** €149 **Transport:** €28 (paid directly to the driver) To confirm your place, a **€99 deposit** is required by bank transfer. **Included:** ✅ Half-board accommodation in a cozy rural hotel (shared twin rooms – single room supplement €40) ✅ Delicious dinners and breakfasts ✅ Certified mountain guide ✅ Accident & liability insurance 🎒 **What to bring** • Picnic lunch for the first day • Hiking boots and warm layered clothing • Hat, gloves and trekking poles (with snow baskets if possible) • Snowshoes (rental available at the start for €13) • Sunglasses and sunscreen • Swimsuit and towel for the thermal baths 📩 **More information & bookings** Preferably via WhatsApp: **Jordi** 📞 +34 609 309 797

⚠️⚠️⚠️ **IMPORTANT – BUILDING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS** ⚠️⚠️⚠️ To enter the Thoughtworks office, we need your full name (which meetup does not give us!). You MUST: 1️⃣ Reserve your spot here on Meetup 2️⃣ Fill in your full name on this form: [https://forms.gle/vG8nvwWoooAJMYau8](https://forms.gle/vG8nvwWoooAJMYau8) 🚫 **Attendees who are NOT on *both* lists will be denied access**. Please fill out the form as soon as you RSVP to avoid issues at the door! 🪐🪐🪐 **LGBT+Tech Barcelona is back with our March Edition!** Courtesy of the generous support of our sponsor [Thoughtworks](https://www.thoughtworks.com/), you can expect all the usual goodness from this event – pizzas, beers, soft drinks, epic networking, plus two incredible talks from voices within our community that you simply can’t miss. 🪐🪐🪐 **Handling Change** [Elisa Cachón](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisachacon/) and [Alex Savich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-savi%D1%81h-38502337) will tell us about navigating challenges, identifying empowerment and finding support - personal experiences which are relatable to everyone. **It's the 2000s All Over Again! What the Past Can Tell Us About AI** [Erica Kastner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erithmetic/) will share with us how this isn't the first time we've been visited by a magic genie that can generate code and make development faster - so it's important to avoid the same pitfalls, especially with a more powerful AI genie available to us now. 🪐🪐🪐 **Anyone else?** Working on something interesting that you want to share with the community? Drop us a line or grab us at the event and we'll put a microphone in your hand! 🪐🪐🪐 Don’t miss this chance to fuel your brain, fill your belly, and build meaningful connections with Barcelona’s vibrant LGBT+ tech community. 🪐🪐🪐 Drinks and food will be provided, courtesy of our sponsor Thoughtworks. Massive thanks to them for supporting our community with their venue, food, drinks and hospitality! 🪐🪐🪐 This event will be hosted in English. Here at LGBT+Tech we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. That means everyone is welcome no matter your age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or abilities. We celebrate every member of our amazing LGBTQIA+ community – please do the same. If you experience any problems please contact an organiser immediately. And if you have any special needs or requirements, let us know, we are here to help! After the event a few of us will go for some drinks at a nearby bar. Send Duncan a WhatsApp if you can't find us: 678 946 763. Do you have some news you want to share with the community? Maybe you have launched a new product or want to share something you have learnt recently? Give one of the organisers a nudge and we'll help you to make it happen! Let's celebrate our achievements together. As always, we are looking forward to seeing you all! 🪐🪐🪐

**(Evento con ticket de entrada) Over the moon** 🌕 anunciando la primera entrega de **KHIRON Techno Therapy™ (organizado por [REKA](https://www.instagram.com/reka________/) )** donde se combina ciencia y techno en una sesión intencional de terapia mind-body en comunidad. 🚀 Igualmente importante para la salud es comer bien y mejor en compañía. Gracias a [@thecurcumaclub](https://www.instagram.com/thecurcumaclub/) by [@angela_ibanez](https://www.instagram.com/angela_ibanez/) disfrutaremos de unos deliciosos, e igualmente preciosos, plant-based platillos and healthy drinks para reponer nutrientes y mimar la microbiota 🦠💙. Opcional pero muy recomendado! 👌🏻 Y por si todo esto fuera poco, tenemos el honor de debutar este proyecto en [@akasha.barcelona](https://www.instagram.com/akasha.barcelona/) — Advanced Knowledge Architecture for Social Human Action — Todo un referente local y global para la comunidad descentralizada y de impacto. 💥💪🏻 Que más podrías desear?! 😏 Sábado 21/03 12:00 - 16:00 aprox Si, a medio día 😎 📍AKASHA Hub - Metro Clot Más detalles y compra de 🎟️ [https://www.reka.xyz](https://www.reka.xyz) Nos vemos pronto💫 🪐

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

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup is hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts We’re lining up a strong set of speakers from the local and regional Azure community. Speaker announcements coming soon! **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

Topic to be announced! **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/ **THANK YOU** *Leading EDJE* for hosting our meetup! Leading EDJE specializes in helping organizations innovate and solve complex problems. EDJE does this with their "A" player team of professionals using agile methodologies and SCRUM management techniques to give organizations a competitive advantage that sets them apart. Learn more at https://www.leadingedje.com/ **THANK YOU** *Amazon Web Services* for sponsoring pizza! Learn more at https://aws.amazon.com/. **DIRECTIONS** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300 Dublin, OH 43017 (3rd floor) **FREE PARKING** at the Endres Garage across the street, 6540 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab for a future meetup?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

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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.

Please Join GDG Cloud Indy for a live demonstration of latest Google AI Tools for building apps, followed by practical examples of enterprise production. Coming to central Indy. The Lineup: 11:00 AM AI-Assisted Development with Antigravity Google Antigravity is an agent-first IDE. We will move beyond standard code completion to explore how autonomous agents can orchestrate terminal tasks, manage dependencies, and perform UI testing directly within the development environment. This session includes a walkthrough of Antigravity's core interface followed by a live demo building a simple full-stack webapp to show how these agentic workflows function in practice. Speaker : Anil Yanamandra is a Solutions Architect with 17+ years of experience building global, consumer-facing applications. He is currently focused on transforming legacy enterprise processes and systems through the strategic application of Generative AI. A hands-on practitioner in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, Anil constantly explores the latest tools and methodologies to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and production-ready AI engineering. 11:40 AM Real Life AI Coding Examples Review real-life examples of applications and utilities created with AI code-assist tooling, as well as security and safety considerations pertaining to developing and using AI tools in a large organization. Speaker : Jeff Price is a Senior Technical DevOps Manager at Red Hat, and leads a technical team responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning systems and software delivery pipelines for Go to Market systems. He has a background in IT Infrastructure, Public and Private Cloud, and DevOps. The Perks: 🎁 Exclusive GDG Swag for attendees! 🍕 Pizza & Soft Drinks (for in-person guests). 🤝 Networking & Q&A with local industry leaders. Also, Check our Meetup page at https://www.meetup.com/gdgcloudindy/ See you there! P.S.-> Parking Vouchers instructions will be available to attendees for Free garage parking. This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-indy-presents-build-real-world-ai-apps-with-google-antigravity/ or in person at Lacy School of Business (LSB) , Dugan Hall (DH 118 Classroom) , Butler University - 625 Butler Way Indianapolis, 46208 *** Agenda *** Speakers Anil Yanamandra Anil Yanamandra is a Solutions Architect with 17+ years of experience building global, consumer-facing applications. He is currently focused on transforming legacy enterprise processes and systems through the strategic application of Generative AI. A hands-on practitioner in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, Anil constantly explores the latest tools and methodologies to bridge the gap be… Jeff Price - Red Hat (Senior Technical DevOps Manager) Jeff Price is a Senior Technical DevOps Manager at Red Hat, and leads a technical team responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning systems and software delivery pipelines for Go to Market systems. He has a background in IT Infrastructure, Public and Private Cloud, and DevOps. Host Olga Scrivner - Scrivner Solution Inc. (President) Olga is an Assistant Computer Science and Software Engineering Professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is also a President and Co-Founder of Scrivner Solution Inc. Olga’s passion is upskilling and mentoring women in STEM. She is a Women TechMakers Ambassador and a member of the Executive Committee for the IEEE Women in Engineering (Central Indiana) chapter. Olga’s current researc… Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-indy-presents-build-real-world-ai-apps-with-google-antigravity/.

Buongiorno! Director Gianfranco Rosi's newest documentary is out: Pompei: Below the Clouds. The Gateway is screening it this weekend. Andiamo alle 4.30pm venerdi' sera! I'll be there at 4.20 in the lobby. It's happy hour pricing so tickets should be only $7,75 Ecco il link: https://gatewayfilmcenter.org/movies/pompei-below-the-clouds-2026/