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F1 Data Science & Machine Learning In-person meet (Invite Only)
**đ Race, Code, Repeat â Post-Australia GP Data Jam**
The lights just went out in Australia â now itâs our turn to go green.
Join us for the very first *Formula 1 (F1) Data Science & Machine Learning* meetup, happening the Monday after the season-opening Grand Prix. Weâll take the chaos, strategy and storylines from the race weekend and turn them into real, buildable data.
This is a hands-on, low-ego, high-signal session where weâll explore:
* fresh race and lap-time datasets,
* early-season performance trends,
* and how raw F1 timing data becomes features, visualisations and ML-ready inputs.
No slides. No hype decks.
Just real race data, live notebooks and fast feedback.
Weâll be working from an open F1 dataset built specifically for this community â and showing how it plugs into modern analytics stacks and modelling workflows.
Whether youâre:
* a data scientist,
* an ML engineer,
* a student,
* or just dangerously curious about turning motorsport into machine learningâŚ
this is your pit stop.
**Come for the race talk.**
**Stay for the code.**
**Leave with a dataset and something you actually built.**
Games Themed Speed Dating in Waterloo | Ages 30 to 45
BOOK YOUR TICKET đđź [HERE](https://itsadate.club/event/games-themed-speed-dating-45/).
Connect(4) with fun-loving, young-at-heart single players (ages 30â45) at a relaxed, board games-inspired evening.
Draughts is a super-fun concept bar located in the iconic Leake Street Graffiti tunnel just steps away from Waterloo Station. This unique games-themed event is hosted in a private area of the venue â The Loft, with a contemporary vibe, beautifully exposed brickwork, and our own private bar.
This is a doubles speed dating event, so be prepared to get to know other single people in an entertaining and interactive way as you move between tables playing new and nostalgic games in groups of four. Designed for social singles booking individually or with friends, you will be welcomed by our host at 19:15 and have the chance to grab a drink from the bar before we begin.
Ladies will be paired and seated comfortably on tables with various board games. These are selected to be short in duration (approximately 12-minutes) and great for helping you break the ice as you get to know your fellow players. Gents will be invited to rotate around the tables in pairs, playing a variety of entertaining games, having no shortage of laughs along the way.
There will be a half-time comfort break and lots of opportunity to mingle with others in this informal yet lively setting.
Post-event matching will be available on your Itâs a Date dashboard where you could find youâre on a winning streak in love as well as in Jenga!
If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with James on 07517 065 492 or [james@itsadate.club](mailto:james@itsadate.club).
Women in Product - Informal networking drinks đŠđš (in person)
Hi everyone,
We hope everyone's year has gotten off to a great start. We'd love to invite you to our after-work networking event on Monday 9th March for a quick drink and a chat after the workday is done! This event will be relaxed and informal, with the chance to meet and connect with other Women in Product London members.
Please join us at [The Jack Horner Pub ](https://www.jackhornerpub.co.uk/)on Tottenham Court Road (nearest station), on Monday from 6:00pm until around 8:00pm. Spaces are limited so please make sure you book now. As this event is not sponsored, any food or drinks you order will need to be paid for at the bar.
See you soon
The WIP London team x
BioTech Networking Event: Connecting Startups, Investors, and Professionals
**SPACES ARE LIMITED â BOOK YOUR TICKET BEFORE THE EVENT:**
**[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981704900704?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981704900704?aff=oddtdtcreator)**
Join us for an exciting evening at the **BioTech Networking Event** in London, designed to bring together innovative biotech startups, forward-thinking investors, and leading industry professionals. This event is the perfect platform to foster collaboration, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in the thriving biotech sector.
**Why Attend?**
* **Expand Your Network:** Meet a diverse array of biotech founders, investors, and professionals. Forge meaningful connections that can lead to collaborations, partnerships, or investment opportunities.
* **Discover Cutting-Edge Innovations:** Learn about the latest advancements in biotechnology from groundbreaking startups and experts. Investors will have the chance to connect with high-potential companies pushing the boundaries of biotech innovation.
* **Pitch and Connect:** Startups can informally pitch their ventures to interested investors, gaining feedback and exploring potential funding opportunities in a relaxed setting.
* **Foster Growth:** Be part of a dynamic and supportive community of biotech innovators. Discuss challenges, celebrate successes, and contribute to the advancement of biotechnology as a critical industry.
* **Stay Ahead of Trends:** Whether you're an investor looking for the next big breakthrough or a biotech professional seeking to keep up with industry trends, this event will provide valuable insights into the future of biotech.
* **Relax and Network:** Enjoy a casual and engaging evening in Londonâs vibrant biotech community. Meet new people, reconnect with industry contacts, and build lasting professional relationships.
If you are a part of the biotech ecosystem or have a deep interest in biotechnology, this event is an excellent opportunity to connect with key players, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships.Whether you are a biotech startup seeking investment, an investor looking for promising ventures, or a professional passionate about biotechnology, the **BioTech Networking Event** offers the ideal setting to connect, collaborate, and grow.
**Who Should Attend the BioTech Networking Event?**
**Biotech Startups:** Entrepreneurs and founders at the forefront of biotech innovation who are looking to connect with investors, potential partners, and industry professionals to share ideas and explore growth opportunities.
**Investors:** Venture capitalists, angel investors, and institutional investors interested in discovering and funding cutting-edge biotech startups with high potential for growth and impact in the life sciences sector.
**Biotech Professionals:** Scientists, researchers, and engineers who are involved in the biotechnology industry and want to stay ahead of trends, exchange ideas, and network with like-minded individuals.
**Healthcare and Pharma Executives:** Professionals working in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries who are eager to explore new biotech innovations and discover potential collaborations or partnerships.
**Industry Consultants and Advisors:** Legal, regulatory, and business experts who provide advisory services to biotech companies, helping them navigate challenges and seize opportunities for growth and success.
**Academics and Researchers:** Those involved in biotechnology research and development who want to connect with startups, investors, and industry professionals to share knowledge and explore opportunities for collaboration or commercialization.
**Biotech Enthusiasts:** Anyone passionate about the biotech sector and its potential to revolutionize healthcare, agriculture, and other industries through scientific and technological innovation.
Whether you are a biotech startup seeking investment, an investor looking for promising ventures, or a professional passionate about biotechnology, the **BioTech Networking Event** offers the ideal setting to connect, collaborate, and grow. Spaces are limited, so **join us now** to secure your spot and connect with leading innovators in the biotech industry!
Let's meet up and speak English in Kings Cross!
This is a mini-group class for a small number of English students (minimum 2, maximum 4) so that everyone gets lots of opportunity to speak and be corrected. We switch topics as the conversation flows, so that you can get used to talking about a variety of subjects and build your confidence, grammar and vocabulary. The atmosphere is fun and friendly and you'll meet new people to practice with. Look forward to seeing you there!
Pharma Connect: Networking for Startups, Investors & Professionals In London
**PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THE EVENT. YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE. [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981928942820?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981928942820?aff=oddtdtcreator)**
Join us for an exclusive Pharma Networking Event in London, bringing together startup founders, investors, researchers, and industry professionals shaping the future of pharmaceuticals and biotech. Whether you're developing new drug therapies, AI-driven healthcare solutions, or innovative pharmaceutical technologies, this event is designed to foster strategic connections, investment opportunities, and industry collaboration.
**What to expect:**
**High-Impact Networking** â Engage with pharma founders, investors, and professionals in a collaborative setting.
**1-Minute Elevator Pitches** â Startups will have the chance to introduce their business, highlight their innovation, and connect with investors and partners.
**Investment & Funding Opportunities** â Meet investors seeking high-growth pharma startups and breakthrough medical innovations.
**Industry Insights & Market Trends** â Discuss advancements in drug development, AI in pharma, regulatory changes, biotech innovations, and more.
**Strategic Partnerships** â Find research collaborators, regulatory advisors, and commercialization experts to help scale your venture.
**Who should attend?**
* **Pharma & Biotech Startup Founders** â Entrepreneurs developing **new therapeutics, AI-driven pharma solutions, or innovative drug delivery technologies**.
* **Investors & Venture Capitalists** â Seeking **disruptive startups and groundbreaking innovations in pharmaceuticals and life sciences**.
* **Pharmaceutical Industry Professionals** â Engaging with **startups, researchers, and investors** to explore business opportunities.
* **Regulatory & Compliance Experts** â Providing guidance on **clinical trials, market entry, and pharmaceutical regulations**.
* **Product Development & Commercialization Specialists** â Helping **startups bring pharmaceutical solutions to market**.
* **Scientists & Research Institutions** â Translating **cutting-edge research into real-world pharma applications**.
**Why attend?**
Expand Your Network â Connect with key players in the pharma and biotech industry to accelerate your business or career.
Access Investment & Business Growth Opportunities â Meet investors ready to support breakthrough pharmaceutical innovations.
Gain Insights from Industry Leaders â Stay informed on emerging trends, challenges, and technological advancements in the sector.
Find the Right Partners â Whether itâs funding, regulatory support, research collaborations, or commercialization strategies, this event connects you with the right people.
Spaces are limitedâsecure your spot today and be part of Londonâs thriving pharma and biotech ecosystem.
What to join this event and all our future events for **FREE**? Join **The Business Minds Membership** to unlock free entry to all our 290+ yearly networking events, plus exclusive networking opportunities. Learn more: [https://thebusinessminds.co.uk/membership](https://thebusinessminds.co.uk/membership "https://thebusinessminds.co.uk/membership").
How our event works:
You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.
This event will be hosted till 9pm; the key to making the most of speed friending is to follow up with your contacts over time to develop friendships.
Dress code is either business or office attire or smart casual, no T-shirts, no trainers.
If you have any questions email contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk
Ticket for 1 person allows 1 person to enter the venue from 7pm
Business Minds is looking to connect with suitable venues for our networking events. So if you are a venue in central London and would be interested in a collaboration with us then please email us contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk
Please Note:
**Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door.**
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**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45248
**Game Description:**
Come and join a casual mixed football game in Stratford đ
**Directions:**
đśââď¸5 minute walk from Stratford International DLR Station
đ Pitch 3 - In the small 6 aside cages NOT the big 11 aside pitch.
**Rules**
Classic 6 aside rules, can be explained at the start of the session.
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Data Engineering Events This Week
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GenAI in analytics workflows: Whatâs useful vs whatâs theatre
Come and join us for a coffee/tea and chat as we discuss whatâs hype and whatâs 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.
Visualize Without Limits: AI-Powered Custom Visuals for the No-Code Era
For our March meetup, we're looking forward to welcoming Phil Seamark to show us how to create interactive Power BI visualisations that show data just how you want them to.
*\*\* Please only register if you are able to attend as the number of available places is limited \*\**
# Visualize Without Limits: AI-Powered Custom Visuals for the No-Code Era
Creating custom visuals used to be slow and complex. In this session, see how modern AI tools and the Power BI Visuals SDK turn that challenge into a fast, approachable process. Learn step-by-step techniques to build, customise, and ship visualsâquickly and confidently
**Agenda**
18:30 - Welcome, drinks, pizza & networking
19:00 - Main Session
20:00 - Close
**Venue**
Tenth Revolution offices in London.
Aldgate House, 33 Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1DL
Please provide your first and last name when registering for the event, as this is provided to building security to allow you entrance into the venue.
Meetup #9
Hi Everyone,
Weâre thrilled to announce that Meet-Up #9, the first one for 2026, is now confirmed for Thursday, 12th March! đ
Join us at our London HQ, 100 Liverpool Street, for an evening packed full of insightful talks, great conversations and plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. We'll confirm the speakers next week!
Of course, it wouldnât be a proper meet-up without pizza and refreshments to keep the energy high all night! đđĽ¤
đ Doors open for networking at 18:00
đ¤ The first talk kicks off at 18:30
đŞ Wrapping up at 20:30
Grafana & Friends London - March edition
Join us for Grafana talks mixed with snacks and community conversations!
Schedule
18:00-18:30
Welcome, snacks, drinks and networking
18:30-19:00
**From Service to Line Number: Getting Started with Continuous Profiling** by Christian Simon, Principal Engineer at Grafana
Logs, metrics, and traces tell you which service is slow or expensive. Profiles tell you which code path - down to the line number. With profiling now part of OpenTelemetry, and the eBPF profiler requiring zero instrumentation, there's never been a better time to add this missing piece to your observability stack.
1\. Value of Continuous Profiling
2\. How do you set up continuous profiling \(Pyroscope \+ OTel eBPF profiler\)
3\. Deriving insights from Profiles using Grafana Assistant
4\. Demo
19:00-19:40 **My Cool Grafana Dashboard Show and Tell - Lightning Talks**
**Lightning talks:**
**1\. What if Your Career Had Metrics?**
**Roxana Turc, Software Engineer at BNY**, will show how she used Grafana to build a **career dashboardâtracking learning, work, and growth**, and why seeing her progress this way changed how she thinks about development.
**2\. Using Grafana for Visualising IoT Air Quality Sensor Data** by John Sinha, Lead Technical Business Analyst
IoT air quality sensors produce noisy, high-resolution time series data, but how you visualise it determines what you actually see. This lightning talk walks through a Grafana dashboard designed to **present environmental data clearly, covering time and value scaling choices, linear vs. log views, and practical denoising techniques.** See how small visualisation decisions can dramatically change the story your sensor data tells.
3. **How I discovered pigeons sabotaging my project with Kafka and Grafana** \- by Hugh Evans\, Developer Advocate at Aiven
Learn how how a lightweight Kafka + Grafana observability stack helped Hugh **catch his avian adversaries** and iterate on a hobby project **without enterprise-scale complexity or costs**.
Fresha Data Meetup: Data Rocks, Latency Drops
Join us on March 10th from **6:00pm** for a Data Streaming meetup hosted by **[Fresha](https://www.fresha.com/)**!
đ**Venue:**
**Fresha**
The Tower, 207 Old Street
London, EC1V 9NR
7th Floor
**PLEASE bring your PHOTO ID and REGISTER with your First and Last Name, Email. Thanks!**
**DOORS CLOSE AT 7PM FOR SECURITY.**
đ **Agenda:**
* 6:00pm â 6:30pm: Food/Drinks and Networking
* 6:30pm - 7:00pm: JesĂşs GĂłmez-Escalonilla Guijarro, Data Engineer @ Fresha
* 7:00pm - 7:30pm: Pranam Codur, Senior Solutions Engineer @ Confluent
* 7:30pm - 8:00pm: Sreeram Machavaram C, Principal Architect @ Cognizant
* 8:00pm - 9:00pm: Q&A Networking
đĄ**Speaker One:**
JesĂşs GĂłmez-Escalonilla Guijarro, Data Engineer @ Fresha
**Title of Talk:**
Optimizing StarRocks Query Performance: Lost in JSON, Found by Northstar
**Abstract:**
StarRocks is fast, but understanding slow queries at scale is hard when plans are massive JSON. We built Northstar at Fresha to turn plans and execution metrics into a visual view you can reason about quickly. Through production case studies that reflect our real workloads, we'll show the bottlenecks Northstar exposed (scans, joins, skew, modelling) and how it made tuning faster and more systematic.
**Bio:**
JesĂşs GĂłmez-Escalonilla Guijarro is a Data Engineer at Fresha, where he focuses on building scalable and performant analytical data systems. He has been part of Freshaâs data team for several years, first as an Analytics Engineer and now in his current role, helping shape how data is modelled, analysed, and optimised across the organisation. Passionate about making complex systems understandable and efficient, JesĂşs enjoys tackling performance bottlenecks and sharing learnings with the wider data engineering community.
đĄ**Speaker Two:**
Pranam Codur, Senior Solutions Engineer @ Confluent
**Title of Talk:**
From Data Mess to Data Streaming Platform
**Abstract:**
Most organizations want realtime data but are held back by brittle integrations, batch ETL, and siloed warehouses.
In this session, weâll walk through the Confluent Data Streaming Platform (DSP), which is built on Apache KafkaÂŽ and Apache FlinkÂŽ, and a reference architecture you can use to ship governed, reusable real-time data products that power applications, analytics, and AI workloads.
Attendees will leave with practical patterns to modernize existing Kafka and batch pipelines while maintaining security, lineage, and compliance.
đĄ**Speaker Three:**
Sreeram Machavaram C, Principal Architect @ Cognizant
**Title of Talk:**
From "Data Rich and Information Poor" utility To "Event-driven, Real-time intelligent" operations
**Abstract:**
Utilities are massive and complex. Whether itâs water, gas, or rail, they operate treatment works, pumping stations, compressor sites, signalling systems, and vast networks that span cities and regions. Keeping these services running safely and continuously means collecting and interpreting data from highly distributed sites and their connected networks in real time. This machine data â from PLCs, sensors, third-party devices, and operational systems â reflects the physical world: pumps starting, valves opening, pressure fluctuating, trains moving, gas flows changing. But raw telemetry is noisy, inconsistent, and deeply technical. SCADA and other OT systems are often siloed and reactive. Engineering signals are hard for IT to interpret, leaving organisations unable to combine OT data with IT-based analytics and intelligence in real time.
The result: fragmented visibility, alarm fatigue, and reactive decision-making. A Unified Namespace (UNS) and event-driven stream processing provides a solution. Using MQTT to publish operational events, Kafka as the enterprise backbone, and Flink for scalable stream processing, raw telemetry is filtered, contextualized, and transformed into meaningful, business-ready events. The outcome is IT-OT convergence in action â turning reactive, siloed systems into event-driven, real-time intelligent operations Intended to give a high-level approach and architecture around IO-OT convergence using UNS, Event Driven and Stream processing in modern intelligent utilities.
**Bio:**
Sreeram Machavaram C is hands-on practitioner specialising in utility solutions across IT-OT convergence, real-time data architectures, and stream processing. He works in a team that designs and builds event-driven systems that bridge operational technology (OT) and enterprise IT, enabling utilities to transform raw telemetry into actionable intelligence.
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If you are interested in hosting/speaking at a meetup, please email community@confluent.io
Inside the AI stack: Vercel agents & GPU optimisation
This edition of Future Form explores two parts of the modern AI stack. Vercelâs agent infrastructure, including the new Sandbox and whatâs on the roadmap. And how to optimise code to run more efficiently on custom CUDA kernels.
**Luke Philips-Sheard**, **Engineering Manager,** **Vercel**
Luke will break down Vercelâs new Sandbox and how it enables secure, isolated environments for running AI workloads and agent-driven tasks. Drawing on experience in finance and high-growth environments, heâll explore how sandboxing helps manage untrusted code, contain risk, and safely run agents against real systems.
**Jack Foxabbott, Founding Member of Technical Staff, Stealth Startup**
Jack will dive into Neural Kernel Search and the evolution of custom CUDA for non-standard architectures. A practical look at how low-level optimisation unlocks performance gains that frameworks alone canât deliver.
If youâre building AI systems that need to run fast, reliably, and at scale, this oneâs for you.
**Bonus:** pizza, drinks, and practical peer-to-peer AI insights.
ClickHouse Observability Meetup at SRE Days London
It's a ClickHouse Observability Meetup at SRE Days London!
We've joined forces with the SRE Days team to host an evening meetup at their stunning venue.
Join us for a few deep-dive talks, some food, and beverages.
In fact, we are so excited that we have a discount if you want to attend the entirety of the event. Just head on over to https://luma.com/sreday-2026-london-q1 and use the code CLICK80 for a massive discount.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Agenda:
5:30 - Arrival
6:00 - Uncovered: The Hard Truth About OpenTelemetry's Vendor Neutrality - Adriana Villela
6:30 - Observability Updates in ClickHouse - Dale McDiarmid
7:00 - How we built an SRE Agent with Clickhouse and eBPF - Chris Battarbee
7:30 - Running Grafana at Scale - Rory Crispin
Data Engineering Events Near You
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Data & Analytics Wednesday - Google Analytics Alternatives
**Google Analytics Alternatives**
Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday.
Since then: Googleâs Universal Analytics has been sunset, weâve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book âGoogle Analytics Alternativesâ.
Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GAâs market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You wonât find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of whatâs currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process.
Weâll also be giving out some free copies of Jasonâs book! So even if youâve got a âGA4Lyfeâ tattoo (no judgement), thereâs free books to go with the free pizza and beer.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a âwindowâ 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.
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWSâs 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 Kiroâs 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 Kiroâs 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 â Associate, AWS Certified Developer â 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
Investing for financial freedom with data and statistical reasoning
**Details:** This talk reviews the fundamental academic research literature in financial economics, distilling key findings with rigor while debunking suboptimal investing decisions. It draws on decades of empirical research and statistical analysis with the aim of guiding how to think about sound investing.
**Audience Takeaway:** Attendees will gain a practical, research-based approach to assessing investments, interpreting risk, and making choices that support long-term financial independence, informed by decades of published financial studies.
**Zoom: This is a *hybrid* event. To attend online, join us on Zoom here at 6pm:**
https://iit-edu.zoom.us/j/87434065239?pwd=mK8gkDO6FTL2NBCXrgnViDwVJU14YT.1
Meeting ID: 874 3406 5239
Passcode: 826532
**Sponsor:** **[Tegus by AlphaSense](https://www.tegus.com) will provide the meeting site, as well as pizza and soft drinks for the onsite participants.**
* **Address:** 200 N. LaSalle Street. Suite 1100. Chicago, IL 60601
* **Tegus by AlphaSense's Overview:** Tegus by AlphaSense is the leading market intelligence platform for key decision makers. We power some of the worldâs most well-respected institutional investors, corporations, and consultancies through the largest and most comprehensive database of primary and market information. Our products and services enable clients to discover unmatched insights and answers to the most challenging questions they face to help them make better informed decisions. We are an end-to-end investment intelligence and research platform that modernizes the research processes. With an ecosystem that combines at-cost, on-demand expert calls with a 55K+ transcript library; quantitative financial workflows that streamline research across company disclosures, management presentations, earnings calls and filings; and 4K+ fully-drivable financial models and company benchmarking data, including every KPI and comparison that matters, Tegus by AlphaSense enables investors to move faster, gather deep research and surface high-quality insights to drive better decisions. The company serves customers worldwide, including investment analysts, portfolio managers and key decision makers across public and private businesses in markets of all sizes.
* **Logistics**: To access the Tegus by AlphaSense building, we require **first and last names** of those who RSVP'd by Mar 18. Attendees will then present their **IDs** when they arrive at the front desk (right when they enter the building). They will be sent up in the elevator to the 11th floor where we will be.
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, itâs a great time to pause and reflect. Whatâs 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. Youâll 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.
Weâll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM.
đ 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 â we hope to see you there! âď¸
Columbus HUG March
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**\*\*\*TO ATTEND THE EVENT, YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE\*\*\***
[https://www.pre-dating.com/columbus-speed-dating/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=meetup](https://www.pre-dating.com/columbus-speed-dating/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=meetup)
Hosted by Pre-Dating Speed Dating, the experts, bringing people together since 2001!
*Our events have been featured on CNN, CBS, Axios, Miami New Times, TLC's 90 Day Fiance - The Single Life, Tampa Bay Times, Southbend Times, Citylink Magazine, Essence, The Wall Street Journal, Best of Baltimore, AM New York, Chicago Tribune, WINK FM, Woman's World Magazine, and 100s more -- but come see for yourself!*
Join us for a night of fun, flirtation, and possible romance at our singles speed dating event! If you're tired of swiping left and right on dating apps, speed dating is a great way to meet new people in person, in a relaxed, safe, and comfortable environment.
**HOW IT WORKS:**
We'll introduce you to at least 5, and up to 12 - or more - single women or men. Spend a little time with each one, during a series of 6-minute Pre-Dates. Then tell us who you'd like to speak with again & we'll do the rest! It's the modern, civilized, effective, and fun way to meet other professional-level singles. If you're finished with the games and ineffectiveness of online dating and apps, join us to share a wonderful evening of enjoyable conversation with interesting people... and maybe something magical will happen!
**GET TICKETS:**
A Meetup RSVP is not a ticket, you must purchase on our website.
[https://www.pre-dating.com/columbus-speed-dating/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=meetup](https://www.pre-dating.com/columbus-speed-dating/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=meetup)
Use Code MATCH5 for $5 off!
**DOES IT WORK?**
Yes! According to the New York Times, at a speed dating event, people like 2-3 out of 10 people they meet. Online daters only match with 1 in 100 or fewer of the profiles they study. This is the best way to meet new people, and it works! Just ask the thousands of people that have met at our events and had successful relationships and marriages.
**WHAT DOES IT COST?**
We put a lot of time and effort into creating the best singles events possible, so we collect a fee for our hard work. Our events are an excellent value at about $3 per introduction. Get your ticket for the best singles event in town.
**NOTE FOR NEWCOMERS:**
We post our events on various platforms. Our events often sell out, so expect plenty of fellow singles, regardless of the numbers you see here :)
So what are you waiting for?
Join us for some fun conversation with great new people... and maybe something more!
Who will you meet?
**GET TICKETS:**
[https://www.pre-dating.com/columbus-speed-dating/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=meetup](https://www.pre-dating.com/columbus-speed-dating/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=meetup)
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