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**Register now to attend! =>** [https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-03-12](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-03-12) **<=** **Latest promotions** discovered by our community! * Missed **75%** off [LF / CNCF](https://lf.ksug.ai/)? [Get Notified](https://ksug.ai/?notify&ref=meetup) for next BIG drop! * **20%** off [KubeCon Europe](https://ksug.ai/events/?ref=meet) 2026 using code **KSAI20** * Up to **30%** off popular [Books](https://ksug.ai/books/?ref=meet) and [Events](https://ksug.ai/events/?ref=meet) We're excited to welcome you to the upcoming Hands-on workshop — happening in-person at at Amazon ! 🎉 We're actively seeking more awesome AI topic speakers! 👉 [https://speaker.ksug.ai](https://speaker.ksug.ai) **About the event** Learn how to deploy and scale AI applications using Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service). This hands-on workshop demonstrates how to build a complete generative AI platform with automated cluster management, hybrid infrastructure, and enterprise-grade observability. **What You'll Learn:** * Leverage EKS Auto Mode for automated Kubernetes cluster management * Architect hybrid node pools for optimal performance and cost efficiency * Implement end-to-end observability and LLM serving with vLLM **Hands-on Lab Experience:** Learn directly from AWS experts who have helped organizations successfully deploy and manage large-scale GenAI infrastructure. Through hands-on labs and real-world examples, you'll learn to master: * EKS cluster setup optimized for NVIDIA GPU workloads * Efficient model serving and scaling using vLLM * Distributed inference architecture implementation with Ray * Comprehensive monitoring and observability using Prometheus and Grafana * Best practices for production GenAI deployments on Kubernetes. **Who Should Attend:** Whether you're looking to deploy your first language model or scale existing GenAI workloads, this workshop will provide you with best practices and hands-on experience using industry-leading tools and frameworks. **Requirements:** * Bring your laptop and power adapter * AWS account access will be provided * Basic familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts * Basic Kubernetes concepts Through guided exercises, you'll gain practical experience deploying and managing enterprise AI applications on AWS infrastructure. **Full Agenda** **Introduction - AI Platform on Kubernetes** 09:30 - 09:45 GMT+11 Nikola Cuca & Hantzley Tauckoor Explore the fundamentals of running AI/ML workloads on Kubernetes and understand why container orchestration is crucial for GenAI deployments. Learn key concepts and benefits of running AI platforms on Amazon EKS. **Hosting inference workloads on Amazon EKS** 09:45 - 10:30 GMT+11 Frank Fan Deep dive into designing scalable AI architectures that combine cloud and on-premises resources using Amazon EKS, focusing on inferencing. **Hands-on: Explore environment, vLLM model loading, scaling vLLM** 10:30 - 12:00 GMT+11 Frank, Don & Parikshit Hand-on labs on inferencing on EKS using vLLM **Lunch Break** 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+11 **Voice of customers & panel discussion** 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+11 Panel Hear from existing customers who implemented similar architectures in their production environment. **Introduction to monitoring and observability** 14:00 - 14:15 GMT+11 Melchi & Parikshit Explore observsability stack for AI on EKS **Hands-on: Observing LLM Inference workloads** 14:15 - 15:45 GMT+11 Don, Frank & Melchi Hand-on labs on observsability stack for AI on EKS **Quiz & Wrap-up** 15:45 - 16:00 GMT+11 Nikola & Hantzley Interactive knowledge check covering key concepts learned throughout the workshop. Review of best practices, Q&A session, and discussion of next steps for implementing GenAI workloads on EKS. **[Register here](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-03-12) to secure your spot!** See you all there! **Location:** Amazon MEL12, Level 13.304 [555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kbi13GZqj2zDqDz2A) 👉 Join our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/Rp9WzYyKua) and [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D9a9IDiCS7U4cqQ0Sh60cz?mode=gi_t) for latest update! 🔖 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬: ☸ 30% OFF **[Kubernetes](https://lf.ksug.ai/)** Certs - Code: **30K8SUG** ☸ 37% OFF **[KodeKloud](https://ksug.ai/kk/?ref=meet)** Plans - Code: **K8SUGKK** 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬: ✅ Learn 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 ⚡ ✅ Certify 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 💰 ✅ Grow 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 💪 𝟐𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎+ follow **[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** 🔥 [linktr.ee/ksug.ai](https://linktr.ee/ksug.ai) *By registering, you consent to the management of your personal information in accordance with KSUG.AI Meetup's [Privacy Policy](https://k8sug.ai/privacy). Additionally, you agree that our sponsors may contact you.* **[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** is an independent community and not affiliated with or endorsed by CNCF. Kubernetes, K8s, Kubestronaut are registered trademarks of The Linux Foundation.

This course, facilitated by Wendy Dixon, explores the concepts and exercises in Wallace Slater’s book *A Simplified Course of Raja Yoga*, which follows the Yoga Sutras or Aphorisms of Patanjali. We meet online every Wednesday night and follow the 10-lesson structure created by Slater, allowing a month for each lesson. We will thoroughly explore each step, with time for discussion and practice. Each session contains material on one or more of the eight limbs of yoga, so named by Patanjali - self-restraint (yama), self-discipline (niyama), posture (āsana), control of breath (prānayāma), control of the sense (pratyāhāra), concentration (dhāranā), meditation (dhyāna) and contemplation (samādhi). Additional material is sourced from I. K. Taimni, Swami Vivekananda, H. P. Blavatsky and contemporary Raja Yoga books. We begin and close each session with sitting meditations. **This is an ongoing course that you can join at any time.** **COURSE LINK** Please click on this link to join: [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86376822389](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86376822389) Meeting ID: 863 7682 2389 Passcode: 251130 **Admission by Donation:** A suggested donation of $5 or more per session assists Blavatsky Lodge to continue to offer online Theosophical courses. Please donate via PayPal here: [https://tinyurl.com/blavatskylodgedonation](https://tinyurl.com/blavatskylodgedonation) or email info@tssydney.org.au for other payment options. The course is run by **Wendy Dixon**, a National Lecturer for the Theosophical Society in Australia. She has been a member of the Theosophical Society for over 53 years, attending the youth group for at least 4 years prior to joining the TS at the age of 16 years. The works of Blavatsky, Hodson, Krishnamurti, Taimni, Besant, Leadbeater and the Dalai Lama are the cornerstone of her ever-continuing studies.

2026 is here and we are excited to announce Nosh Darbari, Human Centred Service Designer giving our first talk on "Hidden drivers behind good Design work." This talk will explore how Cognitive Load is a precursor to mental health and well-being. Nosh leads with his heart. Innovates with Purpose and Consciousness. He's an internationally experienced product and service designer working at the intersection of technology and human centred experience. Most recently he has worked within the vast and often tangled landscape of a federal government organisation. He thrives in complexity, despite the frustrations. Every challenge is a chance to design better systems or services with more human experiences. Beyond the 9-to-5, Nosh is a seeker of stillness. He chases sunrises and sunsets, not just for their beauty, but for the quiet lessons they offer — presence, perspective, and peace. Nosh also helps people recognise the early signals of stress before burnout takes hold. He helps them to rediscover their point of stability and offers simple, practical tools to navigate the noise of modern life with clarity and care. Event will start at 5:30pm with Pizza, Drinks and networking with the talk starting at 6pm. We are in the Jenny Florence Room on Level 3 at The Ross House Association. **Please enter code #219851 and come up to level 3 where you will need to enter the code again to gain access.** This event is sponsored by [askable](https://www.askable.com/) ([https://www.askable.com/](https://www.askable.com/)) and Experience Design "UX" Agency [blueegg](http://www.blueegg.com.au/) ([http://www.blueegg.com.au/](http://www.blueegg.com.au/))

Let's have fun while watching the night view with our friends! 🏃‍♂️Training menu🏃‍♂️ Every Wednesday 6:00p.m~ Fed Square Assembly 【https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=ic】 If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station. 💥40~60 min Jog+Walk Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together. 【schedule】 6:00 p.m Gathering 6:10 p.m Start 7:00 p.m End of training Challengers we are waiting for you 😊

RSVP on https://www.meetup.com/gdg-melbourne/events/313154207/ We at GDG Melbourne and Women Techmakers Melbourne are holding a night of talks, food and networking for International Women's Day! All genders and all levels of technical expertise welcome! Codeword: IWD Our friends at Block are hosting us at their office, make sure you check the address - it is different to our usual venue! We have two great sessions lined up: Thao Tran: When Tech Turns Personal: A Human Story of Digital Safety, Resilience and Recovery" Thao is the founder of Ditox, a digital health and wellness company that helps organizations, families and individuals to reduce digital behavioral and mental health issues and improve social connection in a hyper-connected digital world. Leadership & Career discussion panel Hosted by Katie Barnett (Engineering Manager at Bilue, GDE Android, WTM Ambassador) Agenda *** Hosted By Katie Barnett, GDE Android / GDG Organiser Katie is passionate about all things Android. She has taken on a wide variety of challenging projects including in the live event, media and travel space. Her favourite thing is to see someone having a delightful experience using something she has worked on. Katie is very active in the development community, she is a Google Developer Expert for Android, one of the organisers of GDG Melbourne and is a Women Techmakers Ambassador. She frequently runs events, speaks on technical and non-technical topics and enjoys writing blog posts to share her experience with others. Katie is based in Melbourne, Australia but loves to travel the world and outside of tech she enjoys boardgaming and attempting to finish many craft projects. Suesi Tran, Senior Flutter Developer Google Developer Expert in Dart, Flutter & Firebase, Women Techmaker Melbourne ambassador, GDG Melbourne & Flutter Melbourne co-organiser. In short: Flutter is love, and mobile is life. Poornima Sivakumar, GDG Organiser Lovee Jain, GDG Organiser Lovee is a Software Engineer at Prezzee, a GDG Melbourne Organiser and also a Women Techmakers Ambassador. A tech inquisitive philomath, she loves problem solving and solution design. She has worked at a city council where she developed a lot of useful system integrations and while at Prezzee she develops and works on multiple gift card solutions to cater the B2B2C market. Zach Jensz, GDG Organiser Passionate about the web, seamless UX and accessibility. I love attending meetups, find me and come say hi! Ujjawal Raj, GDG Organiser Bramley Turner-Jones, GDG Organiser Yuba Raj (UV) Panta, GDG Cloud Organiser Kartik Arora, Android Engineer Google Developer Expert in Android Android Engineer @ Bilue Carolyn Ai Chi Wong, *** Partner Block (https://block.xyz) *** Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-melbourne-presents-international-womens-day/.

Discover your innate ability to heal using pranic healing, non-touch energy healing techniques. This two day weekend course is hands on, fun and easy course that teaches you how to become a pranic healer. It’s the first step you can take to improve your life, heal yourself, loved ones, family and clients. After this weekend you will feel confident to heal others and can start to use these techniques straight away. This course provides priceless teachings of Master Choa Kok Sui who created Pranic Healing to help alleviate the suffering of humanity. Pranic healing benefits are many and may include: * Reduction / removal of aches and pains * Reduce stress and anxiety * Increases energy levels * Increase happiness * Improve focus * Improve stress In this course you learn: * how to increase the rate of healing and recovery from physical, mental and emotional ailments * learn to scan, sense and see and understand the energy body, anatomy, aura and 11 major chakras and its system * increase one’s own energy level * calming and energising yogic breathing exercises * increase healing powers * learn how to cleanse, heal and energise chakras or energy centres * stabilise energy so it stays where it’s needed Ancient laws on Karma will be reviled and much more. To find out more, register and visit: www.phwn.com.au Or email info@phwn.com.au Please note this course fee is $450 for new students and $225 for review students

Our regular monthly presentation night on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30pm! Thanks to Mantel Group for hosting us again this month. If you're coming in person we're there with food and drinks from 6pm. We will be live streaming the presentations as usual from 6:30pm at [http://www.melbournecocoaheads.com/live](http://www.melbournecocoaheads.com/live) \-\-\- **Agenda** \| 6:00pm \| Food \+ Networking \| \| 6:30pm \| Event begins\. Introductions \| \| 6:40pm \| Luke Howard — An embedded audio product built with Swift \| \| 7:15pm \| TBC \| \| 7:55pm \| Wrap up \+ social time at a nearby venue \| \* All times are approximate. Presentation order will be confirmed on the night. \-\-\-\- We are always looking for speakers and believe everyone has an interesting talk hiding inside themselves. If you are interested in letting that talk out at a future event you can get in touch on the website [https://www.melbournecocoaheads.com/talks](https://www.melbournecocoaheads.com/talks) or on Slack.

Hi all, Note: ensure to read the RSVP rules below on how to secure your spot for this event (Ides restaurant closing) after placing your name on the waitlist. Some may have heard of the news that IDES’ last day is on the 14th March 2026 and the early session times were quickly taken on this day after their closure announcement. https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/food-and-drink/article/peter-gunn-to-close-ides-in-march, https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/it-may-have-dropped-the-degustation-and-a-hat-but-this-fine-diner-is-still-a-winner-20260119-p5nv5k.html I managed to reserve a table of 6 for The Six sample menu at 6:30pm, Friday 13th March 2026. Those members who attended the farewell dinner at ides 2 years ago marking the founder’s (also group organizer) resignation from her Fine Diners group, would appreciate how nice Ides restaurant was/is. On this day the new organiser/s was/were also appointed for our group…the drum rolled and coronation was officially announced. Anyways, back to the dinner at Ides- Steps required to secure your seat to attend this event: •Payment is required in order of RSVP. (Click on the waitlist to view the number in the queue next to your name) •The first 6 members on the waitlist have 48 hours to make payment in full after placing your name on waitlist •If payment is not made within this timeframe, you will have to give up your sport to the next member in line (eg member on queue number 7th) or you will be removed to "not going list" and if you wish to attend, feel free to re-place your name on the going list to re-queue •Once payment is received I will move your name across to the going list. •Cost of dinner: The Six set menu and the Black Box is $188.70/person including card surcharge for food only. Drinks not included and can be purchased on the evening. >>>>If you change your mind or cancel and are not attending in less than 48 hours' notice before the scheduled event or you are at risk of a cancellation fee of the full price of the reserved menu per person. Time etiquette: A strict 3-hour dining time has been allocated for us. Please arrive early or on time. (I have reserved a table for 6 - please read the RSVP rules above to lock in your spot) (Most likely I won't be able to make it, but I will be meeting you there to finalise the bill for food that you paid me once everyone is arrived and seated. It’s similar to what I have done for the members for the Duck event at Aru last year I hope you can make it. Cheers, LeAnn More about Ides: https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/restaurants/i

Happy New Year! Apologies for the radio silence. I've been MIA for the last couple of months...life and all. But now I'm back to it. Let's start the year by trying out Hazel. Here's the group [MENU](https://hazelrestaurant.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HAZEL-Chefs-Menu-A5-90.pdf) at $95pp. As usual, a $20 deposit will be required to secure your spot (to avoid no-shows and last minute cancellations). This will be returned to you on the night, or if you change your RSVP with at least 48hr notice. See you there! Priscila

Welcome to Barkly's Kitchen – Italian comfort food with a twist! From loaded parmas and to irresistible pasta cobs, every bite is made with passion and flavour. Gluten-free and vegan-friendly. This is our first time checking out this venue so let's discover what it has to offer together. Why not check out their menu before you decide? https://www.barklyskitchen.com.au/uploads/b/833df860-7417-11f0-929c-037e4a93dbcf/1%20-%20Dine-in%20menu.pdf A $20 non refundable deposit is required for this event and will be refunded on the night. The deposit will be required 48 hours from RSVPing to the event or you will be moved removed from the event. Please make payment to the following account only if you are on the going list. Please note the new bank details. BSB 013125 Account 150808654 Please let me know once payment is made. PLEASE USE YOUR NAME AND VENUE AS YOUR REFERENCE. Please only RSVP to an event if you fully intend to show. Pulling out of a dinner or another booked event (with a venue) on the day is a kick in the teeth for both the venue and the organiser. I understand there are instances where this is unavoidable, but you are short changing the venue on the revenue they are reliant upon, especially when it comes to paying their staff. It may be too late to rebook those tables with other patrons. Not to mention the stress this puts the organisers under. Please be considerate.

**言語交流会で取り残されたと感じたことはありませんか？問題ありません！** **Have you felt left out in a language exchange event? Don't worry, we've got your back!** 私たちのイベントでは**しっかりと英語と日本語の時間が区切られているの**で自身の言語のレベルによらず練習できます！**熱々のピザを食べながら**静かな場所で英語や日本語を話して、上達していきましょう！ **With clearly scheduled language sessions,** you can practice the language you are learning regardless of your level! What are you waiting for? Let's practice in a quiet, relaxed space while **having delicious, crispy pizza!** **LOCATION / TIME** **Location**: Cafe & Pizzaro 〒218 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia google.com/maps/place/Cafe+%26+Pizzaro/@-37.8185894,144.9953969,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6ad64390212a3ba1:0x2e4a6b51bdcae368!8m2!3d-37.8185894!4d144.9979665!16s%2Fg%2F11yddttlnb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D *There are a couple of parking lots nearby.* **Time**: 18:00 - 20:00, 6/3, 2026 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafeandpizzarorichmond/ **場所／時間** **場所**：Cafe & Pizzaro 〒218 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia google.com/maps/place/Cafe+%26+Pizzaro/@-37.8185894,144.9953969,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6ad64390212a3ba1:0x2e4a6b51bdcae368!8m2!3d-37.8185894!4d144.9979665!16s%2Fg%2F11yddttlnb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D **時間**：2026年3月13日　18:00 - 20:00 インスタグラム https://www.instagram.com/cafeandpizzarorichmond/ **Participation fees** **$5 (PayID ONLY)** + **1 soft drink and a pizza (CARD or CASH) or anything above $17** *The $5 via PayID will be collected 5–10 minutes after the end of the event.* According to the owner, even a **kid-sized pizza** can fill you up! 😄 If you can't finish your pizza, **it comes in a takeaway box so you can take it home!** Hungry? 🍕 Click below to see the menu! Vegitarian? You're covered! 😋 https://cafe-and-pizzaro-richmond.nextorder.com/ **参加費用** \*\*$5 (PayID のみ）＋ドリンクとピザ一品ずつ　または　合計＄17以上の注文（\*\*カード支払いと現金両方可） (イベント終了5－10分前に参加費としてPayIDで$5徴収させていただきます。） **オーナーによるとお子様サイズでもおなかいっぱいになるとか、ならないとか……** テイクアウト用の箱でピザが提供されるので、食べきれない分はそのまま**持ち帰り可能！！** **メニューは下記からアクセスしてください↓** https://cafe-and-pizzaro-richmond.nextorder.com/ **Schedule（当日の流れ）** 17:55 - 18:00 pm The organizer will guide participants to a seat and give them a brief overview of the event (主催者が参加者をそれぞれのお席へと案内し、簡単なイベント説明を行う） 20 MIN ENGLISH TIME（英語オンリーの時間） 20 MIN JAPANESE TIME（日本語オンリーの時間） 20 MIN JPN & ENG TIME （英語と日本語ミックスの時間） 19:00pm -SEAT CHANGE (席替え） 20 MIN ENGLISH TIME（英語オンリーの時間） 20 MIN JAPANESE TIME（日本語オンリーの時間） 20 MIN JPN & ENG TIME （英語と日本語ミックスの時間） 19:50 - 20:00 The $5 via PayID will be collected during this time (PayIDで$5徴収させていただきます。） 20:00 - Wrap-up (締めの言葉） **NOTES** * To ensure that everyone gets a chance to practice, **please follow the schedule.** We really appreciate your cooperation. * **RSVP is required to attend the event, as we have limited seats.** * Provided that there are **fewer than 6 participants**, including the event host, on the event day, **we may cancel the event.** In such a case, participants will be informed through DMs. * As seating for the event is limited, RSVPs may be adjusted to maintain a balanced group (e.g., nationality, gender) and ensure a smooth international exchange. We appreciate your understanding. * In the event of a potential natural disaster, we will notify **you by 22:00 p.m** the day before the event regarding whether it will proceed as scheduled. * Please make sure to **check your RSVP status** **after 22:00 p.m. on the day before the event**, just in case. * **Children under 16** must be accompanied by a guardian. * Participation for the purpose of sales, pick-up activities, religious solicitation, or MLM (network marketing) is strictly prohibited. * We aim to provide a comfortable environment for everyone. Any behavior that makes others feel uncomfortable is not tolerated, and participants may be asked to leave and may be restricted from attending future events. * Please avoid RSVP’ing to another event that takes place at the same time as ours. * Please note that we may take photos during the event to show what it’s like. If you’re not comfortable being in photos, just let us know in advance—we’ll be happy to accommodate. * The organizer is not responsible for any issues or disputes that occur after the event. **注意事項** * 参加者全員が練習できるようにするため、区切られた時間に従ってお話していただくことご協力お願いします。 * **人数制限**を設けていますので、**参加登録が必須**となります。 * イベント当日に**参加者が6名未満の場合**、イベントを**中止する**場合があります。その際は、ダイレクトメッセージにてご連絡いたします。 * 座席数に限りがあるため、円滑な国際交流を行う目的で、国籍や性別などのバランスを考慮し、参加状況を調整させていただく場合があります。あらかじめご了承ください。 * 自然災害の恐れがある場合、イベントが予定通り開催されるかどうかにつきましては、前日の**22:00まで**にご連絡いたします。 * **念のため、イベント前日の22:00以降に、ご自身で参加ステータスの確認をお願いいたします。** **16歳未満のお子様**は保護者の同伴が必要です。 * 営業・ナンパ行為、宗教勧誘、MLM（ネットワークビジネス）などを目的とした参加は固くお断りします。 * 参加者の皆さんが安心して楽しめる環境を大切にしています。他の参加者が不快に感じる行為が見られた場合、途中退場や今後の参加をお断りすることがあります。 * 当イベントと同じ時間帯に開催される他のイベントへの同時参加登録はご遠慮ください。 * ＳＮＳでイベントの様子を紹介するため、当日写真を撮影する場合があります。写真に写ることに抵抗がある方は、事前にお知らせください。配慮いたします。 * イベント終了後に発生したトラブルについて、主催者は責任を負いかねます。

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

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems: * Using running totals * Performing operations in intervals * Identifying data gaps and islands * Performing aggregates without losing detail Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.

Save the Date 🌱 The Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers invite you to the annual gardening conference, open to everyone who enjoys growing plants. 📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026 📍 OSU Newark Campus - Reese center 🎟️ Tickets go on sale in January and this event fills fast, sells out every year 🌿 2026 Theme: Unusual Gardens in Your Backyard You will hear practical ideas that help you rethink small spaces and try new approaches at home. This conference also arrives at the perfect time of year. It helps soothe the urge to get outside while winter is still around. Central Ohio gardeners wait until late May to plant outdoors, so this day helps you plan and daydream about spring projects. Speakers • Joseph Tychonievich, author of Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style • Debra Knapke, The Garden Sage • Denise Schreiber, author of Eat Your Roses You will find vendors, a silent raffle, and friendly conversations with other gardeners. Registration • Register by January 31 to pay 50 dollars • Starting February 1, the fee is 60 dollars • Tickets at the door are 75 dollars • Boxed lunch, coffee and pastries are included MGV website: [https://fourseasonsofgardening.org/2026-spring-conference](https://fourseasonsofgardening.org/2026-spring-conference) 9:00-9:20 Registration & Complimentary Muffins & Vendor Visits (Auditorium) 9:20-9:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks (Auditorium) 9:30-10:20 Denise Schreiber, “Mrs Know It All” Pittsburg, PA Beyond the Garden Gate, Peeking at the Neighbor’s (Ballroom/Hallway). 10:20–10:40 Break-Visit Vendors & Raffle Tables (Auditorium) 10:40–11:30 Debra Knapke, “The Garden Sage” Columbus Ohio Wanting it All—Evolving as a Gardener (Ballroom) 11:30-12:15 Lunch (Catered/Visit Vendors & Raffle Tables 12:30–1:00 Break Out—Session 1 (Ballroom) Dawn Seymour Hungry for Change: Avoiding “the Jones’” with Intentional Design (Auditorium) Ryan Slaughter, Ross County Ag. & Natural Resources Extension Educator Growing Berries in Home Gardens (Ballroom) 1:10–1:40 Break Out Session 2 Dawn Seymour Hungry for Change: Avoiding “the Jones’” with Intentional Design (Auditorium) Ryan Slaughter Growing Berries in the Home Garden (Ballroom/Hallway) 1:40-2:10 Break: Final Visit to Vendors & Raffle Tables 2:10–3:00 Joseph Tychonievich, South Bend, IN, Writer, Plant Breeder, Gardener Big Ideas, Small Spaces: Making Creative Gardens on Small Properties

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Younkin Branch Library (Ashville) meeting space is now reserved for any and all interested in or enthused by playing a game of chess. The second Thursday of each month, 6:00pm to 7:50pm. First gathering is Thursday, May 11th. No fees. Chess sets provided; however, you may bring your own if you wish.

We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.