Data Engineering

**ANNOUNCEMENT – Registration via this [link](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-7may2026-mc) only.** * Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. * For admission into our event space, please register beforehand via GovEntry only. * Please present the QR code within your registration confirmation email upon check-in at our event space. **About this Meetup** How do we scale AI agents from individual prototypes to enterprise-wide systems? This session breaks down the two critical layers of a scalable agentic architecture: The Execution Layer, which provides a standardised platform for agent runtime scaling, and the Orchestration Layer, which leverages event-driven architecture to keep agents reactive and synchronised. Explore the transition from solo AI-assisted development to a centralised platform model that translates individual productivity gains into aggregate organisational benefits. This involves building runtimes for a multi-assistant era, where governance is a feature rather than an operational tax. Complementing this, we’ll examine how event-driven architecture acts as a backbone to update knowledge bases in real-time with high-quality data. Learn how this approach simplifies the incorporation of new agents, allowing you to scale from single-agent to multi-agent applications without increasing operational load or compromising data governance. This session concludes with a community discussion designed for practitioners to exchange shared challenges, and learn from each other’s experiences in building robust AI systems. We’d like to hear from your experiences too! So come join in on the discussion today: **[go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-7may2026-mc](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-7may2026-mc)** Who should attend: AI engineers, platform architects, and data practitioners focused on transitioning AI agents from experimental scripts into resilient and production-ready enterprise systems. **Programme** 6:30pm: Networking 7:00pm: Introduction By STACK Community 7:05pm: Opening 7:15pm: Scaling AI Development​ By Ng Shangru, Staff Software Engineer, AI Programme, GovTech Singapore 7:35pm: From Demo to Production: Scaling Agentic AI with Event-Driven Architecture Seamlessly​​ By Shelvia Hotama, Senior Solutions Engineer, Confluent 7:55pm: Discussion on Building Robust and Scalable AI Systems With Shangru, and Shelvia 8:15pm: Q&A 8:30pm: End of STACK Meetup Click **[here](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-7may2026-mc)\*** to sign up! \*Registration will be accepted via GovEntry only.

***Come ready to sketch to align, make your thinking visible and learn by doing*** by joining this collaborative learning event organized by ***[Level Up](https://levelupthinkingtoolsforimpact.substack.com/about) x [Humanist Society Singapore](https://humanist.org.sg/) :*** **About This Event:** Most problems feel messy because we can’t see their structure. In conversation, we often talk past each other - not because we disagree, but because *we’re not seeing the same thing*. *Visual thinking helps make that thinking visible*. With simple sketches, we can surface assumptions, compare perspectives, and work through complexity together – all without needing any “art skills.” Join this hands-on workshop to 1. Learn how to use simple sketches to make ideas, assumptions, and trade-offs visible 2. Work thru realistic scenarios with others to see how different people frame the same situation 3. Experience how clearer thinking -not just better tools - leads to visual clearer communication (with a short AI demo) 🗓️ **Time/Date** • 7- 9 PM Thu 7th May 2026 📍 **Venue** • 112 Middle Road #04-01 • Near Bugis MRT **Ticket Fees** 🎟️ $15 • Humanist Society Singapore (HSS) Members • Past Attendees of Thinking Clearly , Together online series • Level Up Meetup Group Community Members 🎫 $20 • General Participant / Non-HSS Members\*\* (T&Cs Apply • Or Bring A Friend And Both Of You Will Enjoy The Member Rate ! **How to Secure Your Ticket** Make payment to the Humanist Society via: 1\. PayNow to \(UEN: T10SS0142C\) or Bank Transfer Account details: [Transfer to UOB A/C # : 3733027590 Branch: Tiong Bahru Plaza Bank code: 7375 Branch code: 050] 2\. ➡️ Please include your full name \+ “ThinkingVisually” in the reference/comments 3\. Send proof of payment \(screenshot/receipt\) to the organizer’s WhatsApp/email Contact: Secretary – [94518486/[info@@humanist.org.sg](http://info%40@humanist.org.sg/)] **PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RSVP WILL BE CANCELLED IF NO PAYMENT OR PROOF OF RECEIPT IS SUBMITTED 48HRS UPON REGISTRATION** **About [The Humanist Society (Singapore)](https://humanist.org.sg/)** Formed in 2010 as a group of humanists, atheists, agnostics, skeptics and other like-minded people in Singapore, the Humanist Society Singapore (HSS) seeks to represent non-religious people in Singapore who pursue ethical and fulfilling lives. Guided by reason, informed by evidence and driven by compassion, events organized by the HSS aim to raise awareness of science, humanism and ethical living. These gatherings serve as a treasured space for rational discussions and for finding friendship with like-minded people **About The Speaker & The Level Up Community** [Zhijing Eu (Z)](https://linktr.ee/zhijingeu) is the founder of [Level Up: Thinking Tools for Impact](https://levelupthinkingtoolsforimpact.substack.com/about), a learning community focused on using frameworks and mental models to think clearly, communicate better, and collaborate more effectively. Drawing on two decades of corporate leadership in project management, decision consulting and data analytics - he translates thinking tools into practical skills for real conversations and real communities.

A free yoga flow to help you build strength, improve mobility, and reset your mind. Expect a balanced session of movement and breath — accessible for beginners, with options to challenge yourself if you’d like. Come as you are and leave feeling stronger and more grounded.

Open Sourced is opening its doors for a Community Co-Working Day - a full day to focus, create, and get things done in a space that actually feels good to work in. ​ Whether you're deep in a project, working remotely, or just need a change of scenery, come spend the day at OS. Grab your spot at a terrazzo table, plug in, and get into flow alongside a community of builders, creatives, and makers. ​ **What's included:** → Full-day co-working (9:30 AM – 5:30 PM) → 1 coffee or tea → $25 per person ​Spots are limited - sign up to secure yours. ​**Location:** Open Sourced, Singapore ​**Date & Time:** Thursday 7th May, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM ​**Price:** $25 per person

This lesson is for you if you have tried Padel and are still familiarizing yourself with the game. You will learn more about: 1. Keeping the ball in play - Consistency 2. Court positioning - Positioning net and back court 3. Swing through when striking the ball - Main shots from back and net court 4. Directional control and shot placement 5. How and when to lob 6. How to return the ball off the back glass and when to do it. ### **Address** 392 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169663 ### **Schedule** Fridays 530PM - 7PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class. ###

**About This Event** Most problems feel messy because we can’t see their structure. In conversation, we often talk past each other - not because we disagree, but because we’re not seeing the same thing. Visual thinking helps make that thinking visible. With simple sketches, we can surface assumptions, compare perspectives, and work through complexity together – all without needing any “art skills.” Join this hands on workshop to 1\. Learn how to use simple sketches to make ideas\, assumptions\, and trade\-offs visible 2\. Work thru realistic scenarios with others to see how different people frame the same situation 3\. Experience how clearer thinking \-not just better tools \- leads to visual clearer communication \(with a short AI demo\) ***Come ready to sketch to align, make your thinking visible and learn by doing !*** 📆: 7- 9 PM Thu 7th May 2026 📌:112 Middle Road #04-01 • Near Bugis MRT • Contact Lava 94518486 or Z 97458288 if you are having trouble locating the venue **Ticket Fees** 🎟️ $15 • Humanist Society Singapore (HSS) Members • Past Attendees of Thinking Clearly , Together online series • Level Up Meetup Group Community Members 🎫 $20 • General Participant / Non-HSS Members\*\* (T&Cs Apply • Or Bring A Friend And Both Of You Will Enjoy The Member Rate ! **How to Secure Your Ticket** Make payment to the Humanist Society via: 1\. PayNow to \(UEN: T10SS0142C\) or Bank Transfer Account details: [Transfer to UOB A/C # : 3733027590 Branch: Tiong Bahru Plaza Bank code: 7375 Branch code: 050] 2\. ➡️ Please include your full name \+ “ThinkingVisually” in the reference/comments 3\. Send proof of payment \(screenshot/receipt\) to the organizer’s WhatsApp/email Contact: Secretary – [94518486/info@@humanist.org.sg] **PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RSVP WILL BE CANCELLED IF NO PAYMENT OR PROOF OF RECEIPT IS SUBMITTED 48HRS UPON REGISTRATION**

These Beginner's classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) are perfect for those new to the art and those with some prior experience. You'll start by learning the fundamental techniques and principles of BJJ in a supportive and safe environment, building a strong foundation for your grappling journey. What You'll Learn: **Basic BJJ Positions and Movements:** Understand essential positions like guard, mount, and side control, along with fundamental movements. **Escapes and Sweeps:** Learn how to escape from disadvantageous positions and execute basic sweeps to improve your positioning. **Simple Submissions:** Master foundational submissions such as the armbar and rear-naked choke, focusing on technique and control. ### **Address** 604 Elias Rd, Block 604, Singapore 510604 ### **Schedule** Thursdays 530PM - 7PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

Are your blood pressure, blood sugar, or cholesterol levels quietly rising — even though you “feel fine”? Most people don’t take action until it starts affecting their daily life… Low energy, poor sleep, stubborn weight gain, and relying more on medication. It doesn’t have to get to that stage. Join our **offline health sharing session** and discover simple, practical ways to manage the “3 Highs” — without extreme diets or complicated routines. You’ll learn: • Easy lifestyle shifts to support healthier numbers • Smarter nutrition choices that fit your daily routine • How to build sustainable habits for long-term wellness Imagine waking up with more energy, thinking more clearly, and feeling confident that you’re back in control of your health. Whether your goal is prevention, improvement, or maintaining long-term wellness — this session will give you actionable steps you can start immediately. Seats are intentionally limited to ensure a focused, high-quality experience. 👉 Secure your seat now — message us or register today before spots are filled.

## 🌙 Speed Dating @ Moon Rooftop Bar **Hosted by iDatings [(Purchase your Tickets HERE)](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/speed-dating-moon-rooftop-bar-tickets-1986629133216)** 📅 Thursday, 9th May ⏰ 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Moon Rooftop Bar Step into an evening of sparks, laughter, and meaningful connections high above the city skyline. iDatings invites you to an unforgettable **Speed Dating Social** at the chic Moon Rooftop Bar. ✨ **What to Expect:** * A warm, welcoming atmosphere designed to help you relax and shine. * Fun, fast-paced conversations with a variety of singles. * Icebreakers and guided rotations to keep the energy flowing. * Opportunities to mingle during breaks with refreshing cocktails and stunning rooftop views. **(Ticket Fees do not include drinks, pls purchase at least a drink.)** Whether you’re looking for romance, friendship, or simply a lively night out, this event is crafted to make every interaction feel effortless and exciting. **(Telegram Group will be set up for participants.)** 🎟️ **Limited spots available – secure your seat early!**

**Friday is our open co-working day.** ​​Friday is our open co-working day. Arrive anytime from 10AM — bring your laptop, grab any open seat, stay as long as you like. ​Most people show up after lunch and settle in before The Stage. It's quiet, focused, and builder- and founder-led. **The Stage @ 1.30pm** **Topic: Federated Layer for Multi Agents** ​**Speakers:** 1. ​***Mike Anderson*** *— Co-founder & CTO, Covia Labs* 2. **​*Chirdeep Chhabra*** *— Co-founder & CEO, Covia Labs* ​Agents are starting to act as workers inside real production systems, and workers need a management layer. The question every builder in the room should take back to their laptop: in my own agent stack, what happens on the second concurrent write, and can I prove, today, under whose authority my agent acted? How do I manage my synthetic workforce in production. **​Chirdeep Chhabra** is Co-founder & CEO of Covia Labs. He previously co-founded Ocean Protocol and was Global Head of Tokenisation at Citi, with earlier work at IBM Research and EPFL. ​**Mike Anderson** is Co-founder & CTO of Covia Labs and leads the architecture of its lattice-based execution substrate. He was previously an Associate Partner at McKinsey, is a Cambridge Double First, and an IOI Gold Medallist, with deep experience in distributed execution systems. ​After the session, we go back to work.

To confirm your participation, please email **completeme@outlook.sg** or WhatsApp **(65)** **81252321** us at least 3 days before the event. Please note that marking yourself as “Interested” on Meetup does not confirm your slot. Kindly contact us early to secure your place. **Walk-ins are not allowed.** Tired of the same old small talk? Step into a dating experience where connections go beyond “What do you do?” and “Where are you from?” Welcome to Truth or Dare Speed Dating — a bold, playful twist on traditional speed dating designed to break the ice, spark laughter, and reveal the real you. 👥 Group Rotation (4–6 pax) You’ll be placed in small groups of 4–6, creating a relaxed and social vibe where conversations flow naturally. 🖊️ Spin the Pen Each round, someone spins the pen to randomly select who’s up next — no pressure, no awkward picking. 🎯 Truth or Dare Time The selected person chooses: Truth or Dare 🎲 Pick the Challenge The person before them will pick from our curated list of 10 prepared Truth questions or Dare challenges — all thoughtfully designed by us to spark laughter, reveal personalities, and keep things fun (nothing inappropriate, we promise 😉). Example Truth: What’s one thing someone could do on a first date to instantly impress you? Example Dare: Sell yourself in 10 seconds like it’s a commercial. At the end of the session, our mutual matching process helps your newfound connections continue beyond the event, giving meaningful connections a chance to grow. Your experience doesn’t end there. You will be invited to a private Telegram group for one week, providing the opportunity to continue conversations either in the main group or privately with your matches. Your ticket includes: ✨ 1 complimentary drink ✨ Guided group rotations ✨ Mutual matching ✨ A week-long facilitated Telegram chat group If you’re looking to meet new people, expand your circle, and potentially discover someone special — this is an event designed for you. **Cost:** BFF (Best Friends Forever) - 2 Ladies' Tickets $39 Lady's Ticket $29 Gentleman's Ticket $45 This event is organised by **CompleteMe Dating Agency**. Founded in 2012, CompleteMe is a Singapore-based dating agency known for its curated dating events and speed dating sessions designed for working professionals. Having organised over 1,000 dating activities, the agency has helped countless singles meet, connect, and build meaningful relationships over the years. As a legit dating agency, CompleteMe conducts verification checks to ensure that all participants are legally single.

## Struggling to Get Leads from People Who Don’t Know You? You’re posting content… trying different strategies… maybe even using AI tools… But still not getting consistent leads or customers. If that sounds familiar, this session is for you. ## How AI Can Help You Attract Cold Leads (Without Overcomplicating It) In this live, in-person workshop, you’ll learn simple and practical ways to use AI to: * Reach cold audiences more effectively * Generate interest without sounding “salesy” * Create content that attracts potential customers * Approach lead generation in a clearer, more structured way Everything will be explained in a beginner-friendly manner — no technical background required. ## Imagine Having a Clearer Way to Attract Customers Instead of guessing what works… You’ll start to see how to: * Turn strangers into interested leads * Use AI to save time and effort * Build a simple approach to attract potential customers This session focuses on practical understanding — not theory. ## Secure Your Seat This is a small-group, in-person session to ensure quality learning and interaction. 👉 Reserve your seat now to learn how to start attracting leads and customers using AI.

Ever wanted to TRY playing, but didn’t know where to START? Or coming back to play after a few years? This "ultra-friendly" beginner’s game is for you! We are playing a slow-paced game with an emphasis on building confidence and having fun. Men and women of all ages are welcome. It's way more fun than a gym! Men and women are both encouraged to join in! We believe that football is for everyone! Price pr. session is 17-18 sgd (depending on RSVP's) 4 x session pass 15 sgd pr session. Send a WhatsApp to +65 89267635 to join!

**\*\*\* Please register at** https://luma.com/ofdo61ky **\*\*\*** **The Super-Individual Secret Club (SISC): The Toy AI Chapter** 📅 8 May 26 (Fri) 🕗 7pm to 10pm 📍 Register to see Address 🔗 https://luma.com/ofdo61ky ​We’ll explore how toys and AI intersect — AI as a powerful engine for imagination, personalization, and interactive play, and toys as evolving platforms that bring intelligence into the physical world. Are we entering an era of AI-enhanced play and emotionally aware, adaptive toys that reshape how humans learn, create, and connect? **​Expect demos, discussion, and ideas worth stealing.** **Register now! 🚀 →** https://luma.com/ofdo61ky

Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **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

**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards** In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide “what-if” analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these. While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics. **About Our Speaker** Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council. 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)

Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly guide to choosing the right large language model. We’ll compare major models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Llama, talk about when to use hosted APIs versus local models, and break down the tradeoffs around cost, speed, quality, privacy, context windows, coding ability, and reliability. You’ll leave with a clearer mental model for picking an LLM based on your actual use case instead of hype, benchmarks, or brand names. No deep AI background required. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. 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.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)

**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: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades. 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

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.