Enterprise Mobility Architects

Please reserve your spot at bit.ly/bnitickets - do not RSVP here on MeetUp. Please mention Jerry invited you. BNI Momentum are a motivated group of business owners and business professionals who meet weekly to refer business to each other. (ordinarily we meet in Brighton, Bayside Melbourne). And now more than ever you can't afford to be losing connections you would have normally made face to face. BNI has embraced online networking, so come and join us! BNI is business as usual, but currently we are meeting online, and already our meetings still have the same amazing buzz with loads of Referrals, business and 1:1 meetings go ahead every week. Please arrive online by 10.15am (but from 10am) so you have plenty of time network and before our meeting officially starts at 10.30am. You will be emailed the weekly online link from the BNI Momentum Visitor Host team. So look out for an email from bnimomentumvisitorhosts@gmail.com - or please email that address if you have not received something by the Monday night before your chosen event date. Come along and network with people who want to refer you business. Learn the system, get some business education, hear from our weekly speakers. If you want to grow your business through referrals in a system guaranteed to work, then come along and see why BNI is the World's most successful networking organisation.

**NOTE: Meeting location change from 6 pm till finish will be entirely at [Fonda Mexican restaurant, 248 Swan Street, Richmond](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eytwnmbDGrmTY7GX7)** **This will be a scaled-down meeting (primarily discussion only) due to lack of access to the normal meeting room.** **Apologies for any disruption to everyone's plans for this evening.** **Aim** Developing A.I / Machine Learning systems ... optionally with Robots **Web-site: [https://ai-ml-robots.github.io](https://ai-ml-robots.github.io)** **Discussions: [https://tinyurl.com/ai-ml-robots-discussions](https://tinyurl.com/ai-ml-robots-discussions)** **Pre-meeting catch-up:** 6:00 pm at [Fonda Mexican restaurant, 248 Swan Street, Richmond](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eytwnmbDGrmTY7GX7) ***(our table will have orange traffic cones)*** ... great opportunity for casual discussion and especially for newcomers to get acquainted with the group **Activity:** Using [Google Colab](https://colab.google) and [Aiko Services](https://github.com/geekscape/aiko_services), we will build a project ... where the details will be provided / updated a couple of weeks prior to the meet-up date. **Agenda: 7:00 pm: Continue at [Fonda Mexican restaurant, 248 Swan Street, Richmond](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eytwnmbDGrmTY7GX7) (no access to regular meeting room)** **Please bring a laptop, as these are hands-on build sessions.** Just think of a laptop as a robot without wheels or legs ! If you are a newcomer to Machine Learning or robotics, you are still very welcome. If you do have a robot, please bring it along !

Play board games with around 20 people on 5+ tables in Elsternwick. Friendly. Inclusive. Free entry, Crunchy Euro and Thematic games. Close to public transport and free parking. Exclusive use of a function room with good lighting at the Caulfield RSL. Games are sometimes organised in advance on our WhatsApp group or in the Aftergame app: https://aftergame.app/groups/bayside-games-1853 However most games are organised following a brief discussion at the venue on the Monday night. Recently we have played the following games: Euros: Brass, Dune Imperium, Anachrony, Endeavor Deep Sea, Inis, On Mars, Ark Nova, Galactic Cruise, Viticulture, Scythe, Concordia, Terra Mystica, Gaia Project, Terraforming Mars, Castles of Burgundy, Lost Ruins of Arnak and Grand Austria Hotel, and Orleans Economic: Indonesia, Food Chain Magnate, Bus, Irish Gauge and Container. Thematic: Voidfall, Dune (Original), Root, Eclipse, Nemesis, Spirit Island, Undaunted, Chaos in the Old World, The Godfather, Spartacus and Dominant Species. **Arrive early** The best time to arrive is around 6:50pm as people discuss which games they would like to play before starting longer games at 7:00pm. Arrive early and we can ensure that you are included in a game. However, should you arrive after 7:00pm you may need to wait for games to finish to be included, or if people are playing long games, it might not be practical to start a new game. **Full bar and snacks available** The Caulfield RSL generously provide the venue free of charge. A selection of food and drinks are available for purchase at the bar. Note that only food or drink purchased at the RSL can be consumed at the venue. We look forward to seeing you!

Have you been interested in woodworking, 3D printing, CNC, cosplay or Electronics? Come visit Maker Community to get a tour of our space, learn about our memberships, have a chat with our members and discuss your dream projects.

NuCalm is a patented, drug-free neuroscience technology designed to rapidly reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and aid recovery by shifting the body from a "fight-or-flight" state to a deeply relaxed parasympathetic state within minutes. [https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html](https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html) It uses neuroacoustic software, a biosignal processing disc, and light-blocking eye masks to guide brain waves from active beta states down to alpha/theta (relaxation/meditation) levels NuCalm uses a patented, clinically proven pitch and frequency matrix with non-linear oscillating algorithms to safely present your brain with precise signals, prompting what is known as a frequency-following response. Your brain synchronizes with the incoming NuCalm signals helping you naturally and effortlessly manage your state of mind by speeding up or slowing down your brain wave frequencies. NuCalm has mapped all of your brain wave frequency zones and created products to safely and predictably guide you to whatever mental state you desire. The amazing thing is, NuCalm is all-natural and works every time you use it within minutes. The best thing to do now is to watch the video on the website and download the NuCalm app. All you need is a headset and eye mask. This app purchase is covered with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Get started today and FEEL the difference even 15 minutes can make. WATCH THE VIDEO ON THE WEBSITE. [https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html](https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html)

Whether you are new to Lego, or you played with it as a kid, or you are an adult fan our group is about connecting with others, whilst creating with Lego. You can bring your own project or set from home, or you can use your imagination and explore our mystery tubs of Lego. Location is Moorabbin, 3189 All adults welcome. Each week, the group is capped at 10 participants Tea and Coffee or Hot Chocolate available. Supported by Local Charity Family Life

**FromHereOn** is proud to sponsor this special event with **Women in Architecture Australia (WIA)** in Melbourne **Panel Guests & Networking Event** This event is open to everyone—women, men, and supporters of diversity. Connect with like-minded professionals, build meaningful relationships, and unlock new opportunities. Please make sure to **register on Humanitix** (RSVP on Meetup won’t secure your spot): [https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-architecture-networking-event-in-melbourne-xu49tqj2](https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-architecture-networking-event-in-melbourne-xu49tqj2) Join us for an inspiring evening of thought leadership and networking as we celebrate **International Women's Day** with some notable voices in **architecture, innovation, and leadership**. Enjoy food and drinks while connecting with peers and gaining insights from our panelists. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, expand your network, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Women in Architecture. **Find out more details here: [https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-architecture-networking-event-in-melbourne-xu49tqj2](https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-architecture-networking-event-in-melbourne-xu49tqj2)**

Join us on Friday, March 13th, 2026, for Workplace Ninja User Group Australia in Melbourne. As a standout conference on endpoint management, Workplace Ninja provides the stage for workplace management and security professionals to share insights on their journey towards modern management and cloud native. Agenda: 09:00 - 09:15 - Welcome with **Jose Schenardie** 09:15-10:05 - **Cut the Sneaky DNS: Zero Trust DNS on Windows 11 - Steve Mercer** 10:05-10:30 - Short break 10:30-11:20 - **What's new (and next) in Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop - Matt Shadbolt** 11:20-11:40 - Sponsored Session 11:40-12:30 - Lunch break 12:30-13:20 - **App Control for Business Deep Dive - Nathan Atkins** 13:20-13:35 - Short break 13:35-14:25 - **Remote Help for Intune - Is this the cloud native support saviour we have been waiting for? - Sean Ollerton** 14:25-14:40 - Short break 14:40-15:30 - **Vibe Coding: Infra as Code for Windows Management with Intune - Steven Hosking** 15:30-15:45 - Short break 15:45-17:00 - **AMA with Speakers** 17:00-18:00 - **Networking and Refreshments** We look forward to seeing you there.

Bookings are essential - click the link to book! [Social Archery Night Tickets](https://ecom.roller.app/archeryattack/overlay/en/product/919981?date=2025-10-07) Want to get fit, try a new skill, and meet new people? Try Arrow Tag! This adults only session is for individuals or small groups who want to try it. This public session is exclusively for adults and will include other players. Come solo to meet new people, or sign up with a friend! Please note that a minimum of 6 players is required for a session to proceed. If 6 players have not been booked by 48 hours before the session, it may be subject to cancellation. We recommend booking with friends to ensure the best Arrow Tag experience! Get ready for 120 minutes of adrenaline-pumping Arrow Tag action! Arrive 15 minutes early to sign waivers and ensure you're ready for a fantastic time filled with laughter and excitement. Here's what to expect on the day: * Arrive 15 minutes early to complete waivers. * Enjoy 30 minutes of induction, equipment setup, and expert training on the archery range. * Immerse yourself in the action for 90 minutes in the arena, alongside fellow adventurous archers. What to bring for an awesome experience: * Wear athletic clothing for maximum comfort and mobility. * Don't forget to bring a clean pair of shoes for safety and agility. * If you wear glasses, while most glasses fit within our masks, bringing contact lenses for added comfort during the game is recommended. Get ready to unleash your inner archer and create unforgettable memories. Let the fun and games begin!

**Chasing Unicorns**: When Job Ads Demand Superhuman Skills, with Gaurav K In this talk, Gaurav will reveal why the “perfect candidate” is a myth and how both employers and job seekers can benefit from a more realistic approach to tech stack and domain knowledge demands in hiring instead of searching for a “unicorn” who fits every requirement. We will also be having a panel discussion after Gaurav's talk **Venue:** Hosted at Inspire9 Coworking Space Richmond https://www.inspire9.com/ **Gaurav Kathuria** is the Founder and Principal Trainer at **Business Analysis Upskill.** Gaurav offers professional training and coaching in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis certifications (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP), BABOK, Agile, Scrum, Process Automation, and Product Management. **Jade Bennett** is the Founder of **Middleton Executive**, an embedded hiring and executive search partner to product and technology companies. Jade is also the creator and host of The Product Edge podcast and a career strategist, known for her HIRED framework. **Jodie Marron** is a Senior Principal Consultant at **Frazer Tremble**, specialising in recruiting high-performing PMO, project, transformation, and tech teams across Australia in financial services, professional services, and utilities. She loves bringing people together through industry events and panels. **Andy Kelk** is a Fractional CTO and strategic advisor with over 25 years guiding scale-ups through technical growing pains. In senior roles at REA Group, Marketplacer, Australia Post, Wesfarmers, and others, he has architected platforms handling billions in transactions, scaled engineering teams from 15 to 100+. **John Parshotamdas** is a Lead Business Analyst at the **University of Melbourne**, where he oversees a team of more than 20 Business Analysts within the Digital Products Portfolio. +++ If you would like to volunteer to lead one or several sessions in 2026, please get in touch.

If you’re pursuing a career in **tech architecture**, I’d love you to join this upcoming event organised by **Women in Architecture Australia**! Please make sure to **register on Humanitix** (RSVP on Meetup won’t secure your spot): https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-architecture-networking-event-in-melbourne-xu49tqj2 I’m partnering with and supporting **Women in Architecture Australia** in their mission to create a more inclusive and diverse architecture community. If you’re exploring or growing your career in architecture, you’re more than welcome to join us for this inspiring and supportive session. Careers in architecture rarely follow a straight line. They’re shaped by ambition, opportunity, trade-offs, and the realities of life outside of work. Join us this International Women’s Day for an evening of honest conversation, shared experience, and community connection as we explore: #### **Balancing Ambition, Life, and Leadership: Navigating a Career in Architecture** This panel will spotlight the career journeys in architecture and tech, and unpack what it really takes to build a sustainable, meaningful leadership path in the profession. 🎙 **Moderator:** Gretchen Scott, Kaleida 🎙 **Panellists:** **[Whitney Cali](https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-cali-4474984/) -** Group Executive - Product, Technology and Data - LMG **[Fiona Mahony](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-mahony-99890513/) -** [Enterprise Architecture Principal - Telstra](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1636/) **[Sangeeta Vishwanath](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangeetavishwanath/) -** [Head of Digital - Mantel](https://www.linkedin.com/company/13577383/) **Timing:** 5:30 pm – Arrival / Networking 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Panel Discussion 7:30 pm onwards – Networking Keep an eye on our LinkedIn page for any updates: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-architecture-wia-australia/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-architecture-wia-australia/) *** #### What to Expect **Real Career Stories** Hear how our panellists have navigated key career moments, leadership growth, and challenges along the way. **Ambition and Sustainability** Explore how women balance progression, personal priorities, and long-term success in architecture roles. **Leadership Without the Stereotypes** Discuss what leadership looks like today, and how to build influence in your own style. **Inclusion and Representation** Reflect on the importance of diversity in architecture and the pathways needed to bring more women into the profession. **Networking & Community** Stay after the panel to connect with peers and be part of a supportive architecture community. *** **Who Should Attend?** This is for anyone working in, alongside, or curious about architecture and tech, including students, grads, practitioners, leaders, allied professionals and supporters of inclusive workplaces. **Why Attend?** * Gain practical insight into career development and leadership * Meet and learn from accomplished women in the field * Expand your network across architecture and technology * Support a more inclusive and diverse profession \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Follow me on LinkedIn for more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/ Just moved to Australia? Grab your FREE guide to land your first tech job! [https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/](https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/)

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

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.

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

Drake Lundstrom is presenting: Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone Abstract: Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need! If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo. Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.