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**Positron: ¡¿otro IDE para R?! Yo ya me he cambiado** Los programadores y usuarios de R en general, tenemos la suerte de poder elegir entre un buen número de opciones para que cada uno use R a su gusto. Yo empecé con StatET en Eclipse, pero pronto cambié a RStudio, que ha sido mi IDE favorito durante mucho tiempo, y creo que el de muchos colegas. En julio de 2025 Posit lanzó la beta de Positron, y desde entonces muchos se preguntan si merece la pena cambiar (otra vez, ahora que ya nos sabemos RStudio). En esta presentación contaré mi experiencia con Positron, que ya es mi IDE favorito, repasando las características que utilizo a diario, diferencias con RStudio, algunas curiosidades, y cómo me ayuda Positron Assistant.

**Positron: ¡¿otro IDE para R?! Yo ya me he cambiado** Los programadores y usuarios de R en general, tenemos la suerte de poder elegir entre un buen número de opciones para que cada uno use R a su gusto. Yo empecé con StatET en Eclipse, pero pronto cambié a RStudio, que ha sido mi IDE favorito durante mucho tiempo, y creo que el de muchos colegas. En julio de 2025 Posit lanzó la beta de Positron, y desde entonces muchos se preguntan si merece la pena cambiar (otra vez, ahora que ya nos sabemos RStudio). En esta presentación contaré mi experiencia con Positron, que ya es mi IDE favorito, repasando las características que utilizo a diario, diferencias con RStudio, algunas curiosidades, y cómo me ayuda Positron Assistant.

**AI Sec Eng Spain anteriormente DevSecCon España** en colaboración con **Madrid DevOps** y **HackerDreams %27** **📅26 de marzo, 2026** **🕖6pm CEST** **Agenda:** **Lugar**: Utopicus Paseo de la Habana **Dirección**: [P.º de La Habana, 9, 11, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0xd422931c8969f65:0x75d2a090890a4be2?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **Ponencia** **Título:** DB upgrade with terraform on AWS **Ponente:** *Antonio Peña.* **Mini-biografía:** Senior Cloud Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect y CKA, con una amplia trayectoria en Linux, Open Source, Kubernetes y plataformas cloud. Especializado en DevOps, CI/CD, GitOps y automatización de infraestructura sobre AWS, Azure y GCP. Como organizador de MadridDevOps, impulsa la comunidad compartiendo experiencias reales sobre cultura DevOps, cloud engineering y modernización de plataformas. **Descripción de la charla:** En esta charla veremos cómo gestionar un proceso de **upgrade de base de datos en AWS usando Terraform**, de forma controlada, repetible y alineada con buenas prácticas de infraestructura como código. Hablaremos de cómo preparar el entorno, planificar cambios de versión, minimizar riesgos, y automatizar la infraestructura alrededor de la base de datos para que las actualizaciones sean más seguras y predecibles. También repasaremos retos habituales como la compatibilidad entre versiones, backups, snapshots, ventanas de mantenimiento, rollback y coordinación con aplicaciones dependientes. Una sesión práctica para entender cómo Terraform puede ayudar no solo a crear infraestructura, sino también a mantenerla y evolucionarla en entornos cloud productivos. *** Si aún no te has unido a la comunidad de Discord, ¡por favor, hazlo! Puedes encontrarnos en Discord en: **[https://devseccon.io/discordcommunity](https://devseccon.io/discordcommunity)** **Telegram:** [https://t.me/hackerdreamsdcomm](https://t.me/hackerdreamsdcomm) [https://t.me/hackbcn](https://t.me/hackbcn) [https://t.me/+EQXjdGyWYPAotmLG](https://t.me/+EQXjdGyWYPAotmLG) [https://t.me/xopsnoticias](https://t.me/xopsnoticias) [https://t.me/xopshispano](https://t.me/xopshispano) **X:** @hunters_flag @hackerdreamsorg @hackbcn @xopsconference Si es una empresa o su empresa quiere colaborar o patrocinar futuros eventos enviar correo a [info@hackerdreams.org](http://mailto:info@hackerdreams.org/) O rellenar siguiente formulario: [https://forms.gle/JbBwUGY26fAeLqJ78](https://forms.gle/JbBwUGY26fAeLqJ78) Para cualquier aportación dineraria: [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8UHV5UN47J3DY](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8UHV5UN47J3DY) [https://bmc.link/hackerdreams](https://bmc.link/hackerdreams)

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

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

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: Type Annotations with John Cassidy We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

Columbus Code & Coffee is excited to partner with GiveBackHack to put on the Healthtech Impact Sprint from 3/28-3/29 at Rev1 at The Peninsula! RSVP here using promo code CODEANDCOFFEE: https://luma.com/tk2jdrxk This is a health-specific version of GBH’s traditional weekend event. Participants pitch, research, and prototype health-focused projects for a chance to earn to $5K in funding from The Columbus Foundation and IGS Energy. On Saturday, folks will pitch their idea, form teams, and build. On Sunday, they’ll finalize their pitches before showcasing their work to the community and judges. # ​Schedule ​**Sat, Mar 28** * ​​9a: Doors open & breakfast * ​9:30a: Kickoff and intros * ​​10a: Ideation session * ​​11a: Pitches & team formation * ​​12p: Working lunch * ​​2p: Mentor visits * ​​5p: Free work (optional) * ​​9p: Doors close ​​**Sun, Mar 29** * ​9a: Doors open * ​10a: Mentor visits * ​​12p: Showcase * ​​1p: Final pitches & awards * ​​2p: Wrap *** # ​ FAQs ​**Do all ideas have a chance at getting funded?** ​​Not all ideas will move forward after initial pitches on Saturday. Once pitches are complete, we’ll vote for top ideas and form teams around the 4 – 7 ideas with the most votes. You must recruit **at least four total team members** (including the founder) to move forward and have a chance at getting funded on Sunday. If your idea doesn’t move forward, you can join another team! ​​**Do I have to submit my idea online prior to the event?** ​​Unlike previous years, we don’t have the option to submit your idea online prior to the event. Instead, everyone will be going through a brainstorming exercise on Saturday that’ll help you prepare for your initial pitch. ​​**Will we be working for 24 hours straight?** ​​Nope. The event is split over two days. You’ll be building on Saturday and pitching on Sunday. ​​**Do I have to pitch an idea?** ​​Nope. You can also simply join a team. ​​**What types of entrepreneurs does GBH support?** ​​While GBH most often works with technology startups, we support *any* organization (for- or non-profit) that makes an impact on health in the US or across the world.