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Vibe Coding: A Skeptic's Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in AI-Assisted Development
DC iOS returns to the Capital One campus for another meetup! Come and meet with fellow Apple developers in the DC Area, enjoy some food, networking, and a great tech talk!
PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING IN PERSON OR OVER ZOOM.
**Agenda:**
• 5:40 PM - Doors Open (in-person attendees). **Don't forget your ID!**
• 6:10 PM - Welcome (in-person and Zoom attendees)
• 6:15 PM - **Talk: *Vibe Coding: A Skeptic's Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in AI-Assisted Development***
• 7:05 PM - Community Announcements & Networking
• 8:00 PM - Doors close
**Talk Description:**
**Vibe Coding: A Skeptic's Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in AI-Assisted Development**
Leo Dion
I didn't trust AI hype. But building thousands lines of production Swift taught me: AI can get you 70% there but expertise is still required. From skeptic to pragmatic builder, I'll share when AI shines, where it fails, and how to thrive in the AI era. No hype, no doomerism—just reality.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83088929804?pwd=NinZzqyxxo8Cw1KSU1rMrPey8cxr2M.1
**Location:**
Capital One, C2 Building
1680 Capital One Drive, Mclean VA, 22102
100A
Visitor parking is either in the garage attached to 1680 Capital One Drive, or the open lot next to 1600 Capital One Drive. After that you will walk over to the main entrance of 1680 Capital One drive, and then walk around the right to the corner to room 100A
For the metro, take the Silver Line to the McLean metro stop, then walk into main campus (about a 5 minute walk). From there, walk to the main entrance of 1680 and then go to room 100A
**What you need to bring:**
ID
**When to arrive:**
Doors open at 5:50pm ET
Event will start at 6:10 pm ET
**Will food and drinks be provided?**
Yep!
**Will there be rapid testing provided?**
No
**Will masks be required?**
No
Weekly 6:30 pm Shirlington Running Club Tuesday Run at Dudley's
EVERY TUESDAY @ 6:30 PM at Dudley's Sport and Ale!
We're a FREE club for all those interested in both running and socializing. The SRC meets every Tuesday at 6:30 PM at Dudley's Sport and Ale in the Shirlington Village, in the back corner towards the outdoor patio, near the Shirlington Animal Hospital.
The SRC was founded in 2009 by VA residents Mirentxu Meyer and Shirley Santos, for like-minded people with social interests. Inspired by our founders, the goals of SRC are to promote fitness and build a sense of community. With currently over 2,800 people who've joined over the years, the SRC meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM at Dudley's Sport and Ale to run a 5K summer route (6K in the winter), and hosts a post-run happy hour by savoring the flavors of Shirlington’s Dudley's Sport and Ale and socializing!
In addition to fostering a community and family feel, SRC brings its members together throughout the year with other neighborhood events, sport activities, and volunteer opportunities.
We welcome all levels of runners, from the beginners to the experienced marathoner, at all ages, and from all locations. What a better way to get a work out in and meet new people with like interests in the area!
The SRC hopes to see you this Tuesday night, rain or shine! For more information please visit our FB page at [Shirlington Running Club \(The SRC\) \| Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/81217012155). And check out here for our Spring/Summer/Fall and Winter routes: [Run Routes Photos (meetup.com)](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-kgwsbcbj/photos/33093848/)!
In terms of parking there’s a parking lot behind Dudley’s, and even if that fills up there's a number of parking garages in Shirlington - [ShirlingtonDirectory_0721 (villageatshirlington.com)](https://villageatshirlington.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ShirlingtonDirectory_0721.pdf). Also, Also, if you look at 2774 S. Quincy St. on [Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/ohBvhwewsTzZVQi97), there is a parking deck with spots open on the top level which is accessible from S. Quincy St.
Casual Dinner - Nando's Pike & Rose
\- Chicken or Vegetarian Dinner at Nando's Peri Peri Restaurant
\- Parking free in garage or outdoor lots for 2 hours \(no street parking\)
\- Naughty Nata's for dessert\!
Menu: https://order.nandosperiperi.com/menu/pike-rose
Whitlow's on the Wharf
We're back. Brisk, 3- to 4-mile urban hike starting and ending at Whitlow's on the Wharf. We will hike around Hains Point before looping back to Whitlow's for drinks and food. Rideshare or public transportation recommended, closest metro L'Enfant.
AI in Practice Social: Happy Hour & Dinner at Upside on Moore
We’re excited to continue building AI in Practice with our monthly social! 🎉
Each month, we’ll host an informal happy hour and dinner at Upside on Moore in Rosslyn. Come join fellow AI builders, professionals, and curious minds for a relaxed evening of conversation, connection, and community.
Whether you’re working on AI systems, advising on responsible adoption, or just interested in how AI is shaping law, compliance, finance, healthcare, defense, software, mission-driven organizations, or public service — this is a chance to meet like-minded people and help shape what this community becomes.
🍸 Drinks and food are available for purchase at the venue.
🤝 No formal agenda — just introductions, networking, and sharing what excites us about AI in practice.
We’re so grateful for the early enthusiasm, and we look forward to seeing you each month as this community grows!
**Date, Time & Location**
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Thursday 23 October 2025
Upside on Moore
1831 Moore Street
Arlington, VA 22209
🏆 Tyson’s Corner Indoor Scavenger Hunt
We’re turning Tysons Corner Center into a competitive indoor playground for one hour. We’ll meet on the 3rd level cafeteria, split into teams, and race through the mall completing photo challenges for points. Every task requires at least one team member in the picture — so no cheating and no solo lurking. Creativity, strategy, and teamwork will matter just as much as speed.
After 60 minutes, we’ll regroup at TGI Fridays to tally points, laugh at the best photos, and crown the winning team. No purchases required — just good energy, fun people, and a little competitive chaos.
📍 Plan
• Meet: Level 3 Cafeteria
• Form teams
• You get 1 hour
• Regroup + scoring at TGI Fridays
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📸 IMPORTANT RULES
1. At least ONE team member must be in EVERY photo.
2. No purchasing required.
3. Be respectful to staff and shoppers.
4. All items must be photographed inside the mall during the 60 minutes.
5. Creativity > speed.
⸻
📝 SCAVENGER LIST (Points Attached)
🧥 Fashion & Style Finds
1️⃣ A celebrity picture – 5 pts
2️⃣ An extremely ugly sweater – 6 pts
3️⃣ Shoes that look impossible to walk in – 6 pts
4️⃣ A mannequin posed in a dramatic or awkward way – 5 pts
5️⃣ An outfit over $1,000 total (estimate tag prices) – 8 pts (extra 5 points If you’re wearing the outfit)
6️⃣ A jacket that looks straight out of the 90s – 5 pts
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💎 Random & Unexpected
7️⃣ The most expensive item you can find (price visible) – 10 pts
8️⃣ A product that makes you say “who is buying this?” – 7 pts
9️⃣ Something glittery and over-the-top – 5 pts
🔟 A completely all-white outfit display – 6 pts
1️⃣1️⃣ A product with a name you can’t pronounce – 6 pts
1️⃣2️⃣ A tiny item with a surprisingly high price – 7 pts
1️⃣3️⃣ Strike your best runway pose inside Zara - 5 points
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🍔 Mall Energy
1️⃣4️⃣ A dessert that looks ridiculously unhealthy – 5 pts
1️⃣5️⃣ A seasonal or holiday decoration – 5 pts
1️⃣6️⃣ A team member pretending to be a mall security guard (respectfully staged) – 6 pts
1️⃣7️⃣ A window display that makes no sense – 5 pts
1️⃣8️⃣ Take a group pic representing 3 different cuisines (no buying required) - 6 points
1️⃣9️⃣ Team selfie in front of the giant directory - 5 points
2️⃣0️⃣ Get a stranger to take a picture of all of you sleeping on a bed - 10 points
_______
📍 Mall Items
2️⃣1️⃣ A red tote - 2 points
2️⃣2️⃣ A purple tie - 2 points
2️⃣3️⃣ Chocolate - 2 points
2️⃣4️⃣ A pair of neon-colored sneakers - 3 points
2️⃣5️⃣ A watch priced over $1,000 - 3 points
2️⃣6️⃣ A pair of sunglasses - 1 point
2️⃣7️⃣ A perfume bottle shaped in a unique way - 2 points
2️⃣8️⃣ A stuffed animal bigger than a backpack - 4 points
2️⃣9️⃣ A coffee cup with latte art - 4 points
3️⃣1️⃣ A candle with a food-related scent - 2 points
3️⃣2️⃣ A phone case with glitter - 1 point
3️⃣3️⃣ A denim jacket with patches or designs - 5 points
3️⃣4️⃣ A sale sign that says “70% OFF” or more - 5 points
3️⃣5️⃣ A winter beanie with a pom-pom on top - 6 points
3️⃣6️⃣ A backpack with a cartoon character on it - 2 points
3️⃣7️⃣ A pair of platform shoes - 2 points
3️⃣8️⃣ A necklace with an oversized pendant - 3 points
3️⃣9️⃣ A seasonal decoration display - 2 points
4️⃣0️⃣ A store window featuring only one color theme - 5 points
4️⃣1️⃣A dessert covered in sprinkles - 2 points
4️⃣2️⃣A mannequin wearing a bold patterned outfit - 5 points
4️⃣3️⃣A hoodie with a large graphic logo - 4 points
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⭐ BONUS POINTS
• Compliment a stranger (reaction videoo) – +5 pts
• Get a stranger to join your team photo – +8 pts
• Funniest team name – +5 pts
• Most coordinated team pose across 3 photos – +7 pts
• Best dramatic “return to Fridays” entrance video – +10 pts
• Random act of kindness caught on video – +6 pts
• Funniest caption when posting (optional IG story tag) – +5 pts
⸻
🏆 Winning Team
Most total points wins.
Tiebreaker = loudest crowd applause at Fridays.
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GeoDC March Meetup
**Greetings, GeoDC Friends!**
**We're back this month for a Meetup on Wednesday, March 11th at Sudhouse DC.**
**This month, we'll have our usual networking chats, job and event announcements and lightning talks from our community members.**
**\>\>Please complete this form if you would like to present next week or any other upcoming MeetUp event\. :** [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10Yj1-BOBXHqtoepJNW2X1WRzmdMjvbBPB8F5fgu5Lhk](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10Yj1-BOBXHqtoepJNW2X1WRzmdMjvbBPB8F5fgu5Lhk)
**Speaker Lineup**
**David Bleecker: Open Source Mapping of Gravity Anomalies: What They Are and What We Can Learn**
* *This talk will be an introduction to bouguer anomalies (aka gravity anomalies) in the field of geophysics, and the application of bouguer anomaly maps to modern GIS tools. The first section will be an overview of what a bouguer anomaly is, how to interpret maps of bouguer anomalies, and how the modern space-based bouguer anomaly mapping satellites work. The second section will focus on the results obtained by analysis of the bouguer anomaly map data taken from the best available public dataset (GGMPlus), with an emphasis on specific locations that are especially prominent anomalies, what geology and geophysics tells us about what the causes of these localized anomalies may be, and (time permitting), a brief foray into some of the unanswered scientific questions that remain regarding the cause of certain localized anomalies.*
**Ben Ballerstein: Crash Cartography: Mapping a Year of DC Bicycle Collisions**
*\>The presentation is a walkthrough of the design and build of an animated web map visualizing bicycle collisions in Washington\, D\.C\. in 2025\. This independent project used open\-source software and data from Washington D\.C\.'s open data platform\. The presentation walks through the analysis process from concept\, data acquisition and cleaning\, geospatial processing in QGIS\, and presentation in MapLibre with custom data visualizations\.*
*\***We're getting a jumpstart to Spring Cleaning this year as well.\****
**On March 11, we will have GeoDC's first-ever Geo-Swag Swap.**
* **If you've been to any conferences or trainings lately, you may have found yourself wondering 'how in the WORLD did I accumulate so much stuff?'**
* **Bring your unused or lightly used Geo Themed SWAG to Sudhouse DC on the 11th.**
* **The Swag Swap table will be by the staircase, right as you enter into the event space on the 3rd floor.**
* **Please take what you need/want from the table; all unwanted items will be donated or recycled**
***-You do not need to bring Swag to particpate.***
***\- Examples of Swag: notebooks\, mousepads\, pint glasses\, tote bags\, pens\, pins\, stress balls\, decals\, lens cleaners\, rulers\, magnets\, laser pointers\, lip balm\, etc\.***
**Looking forward to seeing everyone next week!**
Jack Ryan Morning Communte (~16 miles)
A few years back, Amazon created a new TV show about the Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan. Somewhat infamously, [Jack Ryan's Morning Commute](https://dcist.com/story/18/09/04/jack-ryans-commute-to-work-makes-ab/) makes no sense. So this walk is inspired by the route he should've taken
Part 1 (9.5 miles) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/2pmXJaixbXQxnvfv8
1\. Foggy Bottom metro
2\. Potomac Boat club
3\. Chain Bridge
4\. Potomac Heritage Trail
5\. Turkey Run Trailhead
Part 2 (\~2 miles)
6\. Turkey Run Trail \- https://www\.trailforks\.com/trails/turkey\-run\-trail\-759628/
7\. Langley Fork Trail \- https://www\.trailforks\.com/trails/langley\-fork\-trail/
Part 3 (4 miles) - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/4n54jMK1q2xbefix5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4n54jMK1q2xbefix5)
8\. McLean Metro
**Millage:** \~16.0 miles
**Start Location:** Foggy Bottom Metro Station
**End Location:** McLean Metro Station
**Time:** 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
**Terrain:** This will be have a solid amount of uphill (\~700 feet) elevation gain) with a mix of paved, gravel, and trail surfaces
Google Build with AI Series (D.C) - Production-Ready AI and Multimodal Agents
**Important:** Register on the [event website ](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026031207)is required for admission.(RSVP is turned off on meetup)
**Description:**
Join Google Cloud for the 2-days agentic AI bootcamp to learn how to build production-ready AI and multimodal agents.
**Day 1: The ‘Now’ – Solving for Scale**
Start building tools. Day 1 is dedicated to bridging the "Proof-of-Concept Gap"—the difficult space between a successful demo and a live, enterprise-grade application. We are moving beyond the novelty of "cool prompts" to focus on the engineering rigor required for the real world.
**Day 1: What to Expect:**
* \- Architecture for Scale: Learn how to design robust AI systems that don't just work once\, but work every time\.
* \- Data\-Driven Evaluation: Replace subjective "vibe checks" with rigorous\, programmatic assessment\. Implement adaptive rubrics and tool\-use metrics to ensure reliability\.
* \- Security: Deep dive into enterprise\-grade protection for AI workloads\.
*
**Day 2: The ‘Next’ – Capturing Innovation**
The era of the text-only chatbot is evolving. Focus on the bleeding edge of AI: Multimodality. We’ll explore how to build intelligent agents that can see, hear, and respond to the world in real-time, creating immersive experiences that feel more human than ever before.
**Day 2: What to Expect:**
* \- Multimodal Gemini Agents: Coordinate agents to analyze video and audio while maintaining character consistency across multi\-turn image generation\.
* \- Intelligence Beyond RAG: Move past simple retrieval with hybrid search\, context engineering\, and multi\-agent pipelines\.
* \- Real\-Time Live Interaction: Build low\-latency\, interruptible agents that "see" and "hear" using the Gemini Live API and bidirectional streaming\.
**Who Should Attend?**
This hands-on workshop is designed for software developers, data scientists, and AI practitioners who have some experience building applications or working with models, and are looking to productionize them. To get the most out of the labs, you should have foundational knowledge of a programming language like Python and be comfortable using the command-line interface. While expertise is not required, a basic understanding of Cloud computing concepts, web APIs, and containerization technology like Docker will be highly beneficial.
To participate, you must bring your own laptop and power cable. The activities are intended for laptops and cannot be completed on a tablet or phone.
King Street – GW Masonic National Memorial - Old Town Walk ~5mi
Let's explore Old Town, see the area’s other George Washington monument up close, and other hidden treasures of Old Town!
**Route:**
- Start at the King Street Metro Station
- Go to the George Washington Masonic Memorial
- Bask in the view of Old Town, head back down the stairs and back to King St Metro
- Walk through the Carlyle neighborhood to the African American Heritage Park Trail
- Walk towards Prince St and follow till the waterfront
- Go to Wilkes Tunnel
- Go down Wales Alley
- Walk along the river towards Founders Park
- Walk to the Spite House
- Walk to Christ Church Alexandria
- Walk along King Street to the Metro Station
- Finish at the King Street Metro Station
**Millage:** ~5 mi
**Start/End Location:** King Street Metro Station [www.plotaroute.com/route/3248462](https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2996383)
**Time:** 6PM-8PM
**Terrain:** This will be mostly flat, on paved or gravel ground
We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early, because we will leave without you. Note, we often limit the RSVPs to keep group sizes manageable. If you are on the waitlist but would really like to join, reach out to the organizer.
We're always looking for new leaders who can showcase their neighborhood or any cool places they know, so please reach out either at an event or on meetup if you are interested.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). [Donation Link](https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2158403661070336114)
NW Branch & Sligo Creek Trails, MD (strenuous) (ODH Training 10)
We’ll do a circuit hike of 15.5 or 21.7 miles (you choose) along two of the prettiest Maryland suburban-DC stream valleys—**Northwest Branch** and **Sligo Creek**. The short version of the hike is difficult and the long version is difficult-er. We will proceed as a group for the first seven miles of both hikes, after which, you may hike at your own pace.
This unusual, suburban wilderness hike will take you over natural-surface and paved trails, as well as a few stretches of sidewalk. The hike even includes some rock scrambling and sandy beaches, all with gentle elevation changes. Mud and/or ice on the trails have been known to occur.
**[Photo albums](https://sites.google.com/view/wandering-soles/one-day-hike/training-hikes/nw-branchsligo-creek)** of previous versions of this hike.
**MAPS & ROUTE NOTES:**
See this **[folder](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13eoxioeq8uOAtpDM_TXJUqo2stk666pw?usp=sharing)** for hike handouts that include directions, route notes & maps, GPX files, and area information. You should download or print these, especially if you are unfamiliar with the routes. There are also Google Maps for the **[short](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=15lpfn2zbNWAbn0xta7q6K09xcIJBnC13&usp=share_link)** and the **[long](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=18SCpVfB2yLTiN9cJfqCgc4RH6E8ZNih-&usp=share_link)** hikes, to follow along on your phone's Google Maps app as you're walking.
**WHEN & WHERE:**
We’ll meet 8:30 AM at Wheaton Regional Park, in the parking lot in the lobby of the **[Ice Arena](https://bit.ly/4kvcRrB)**. Note that the park entrance for this location is at Orebaugh Avenue, off Arcola Avenue. Contact Mike (Mike.Darzi@Gmail.com) for a pick-up at a nearby Metro station.
**WHAT TO BRING:**
Bring food and drink (short hike, 2 qts; long hike, 3 qts); short hikers may also buy food along the way. You’ll proceed at your own pace and you may stop (or not) anytime to eat. This hike occurs rain or shine, cold or warm, so dress appropriately. However, in case of hazardous weather, please check here for last-minute changes before leaving for the hike.
**LEADERS:**
Mike Darzi (Mike.Darzi@Gmail.com) &
Sean McCartney (SeanEMcCartney@Gmail.com)
**SIERRA CLUB**
You may join the Sierra Club by clicking the "JOIN" button at the top of the Virginia Chapter’s **[website](http://www.sierraclub.org/virginia)**. Membership is not required for participation.
**ONE DAY HIKE**
Although open to all, this training hike is part of a series of Saturday training hikes leading up to the **[One Day Hike](https://www.meetup.com/sierrapotomac/events/312467688/)** (ODH)—100 or 50 km along the C&O Canal—on May 2, 2026. See SCPRO’s **[Meetup page](https://www.meetup.com/sierrapotomac/)** for other training hikes as they are posted. If you would like to support the ODH, see **[volunteering opportunities](https://www.meetup.com/sierrapotomac/events/312467618/)** and/or contact Mike Darzi (Mike.Darzi@Gmail.com). For official updates regarding training hikes, registration, and other information, join the ODH discussion group by sending a blank email to OneDayHike+Subscribe@Groups.io
🏁Jump in the driver Seat: Formula F1 Racing (food, drinks and racing fun)
🏁 DC F1 Fanatics: Race, Watch & Chill! — F1 Arcade Meetup 🏎️?
📍 Where: F1 Arcade — Union Market, 420 Penn St. NE, Wash., DC 2000
📅 When: Sat Mar 14th
**💲cost: $31 per person (1 hour 20 min session) Venmo the amount to the organizer 619-573-7777 or username dina-hourani. Do not rsvp unless you have submitted the payment first.**
🅿️ Parking: The MO Building located at 440 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002 offers first come, first serve parking. Generally, parking is free for the first 3 hours and $15 thereafter.
Additional parking options: Union Market Parking & Access
🔥 Race Like an F1 Drive
Jump into world-class full-motion racing simulators — from beginner friendly to competitive modes — and battle for the top podium spot with fellow fans! Whether you’re here to beat your friends or just feel the G-forces (virtually 😄), it’s the closest you’ll get to being in an F1 car without leaving DC.
🍻 Food & Drinks (available for purchase) menu [here](https://d2ja2v912evj7w.cloudfront.net/Food_Menu_No_Pricing_d96de51a34.pdf?updated_at=2025-12-08T17:33:31.995Z): Refuel at the bar with epic F1-themed cocktails, craft brews, and food between races. Perfect for socializing, celebrating a pass on the track, or just kicking back with new racing pals.
💬 What to Expect:
✔ Perfect for newcomers and seasoned F1 fan
✔ Great for groups, dates, or solo racers looking to meet new people
✔ High-energy, social atmosphere
✔ Casual vibes — no racing license required ?
📣 RSVP
Hit Join and let us know you’re coming!
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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: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”.
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, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process.
We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s 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)
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
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
Build Real World AI Apps with Google Antigravity ✨
Please Join GDG Cloud Indy for a live demonstration of latest Google AI Tools for building apps, followed by practical examples of enterprise production. Coming to central Indy.
The Lineup:
11:00 AM AI-Assisted Development with Antigravity
Google Antigravity is an agent-first IDE. We will move beyond standard code completion to explore how autonomous agents can orchestrate terminal tasks, manage dependencies, and perform UI testing directly within the development environment. This session includes a walkthrough of Antigravity's core interface followed by a live demo building a simple full-stack webapp to show how these agentic workflows function in practice.
Speaker : Anil Yanamandra is a Solutions Architect with 17+ years of experience building global, consumer-facing applications. He is currently focused on transforming legacy enterprise processes and systems through the strategic application of Generative AI. A hands-on practitioner in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, Anil constantly explores the latest tools and methodologies to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and production-ready AI engineering.
11:40 AM Real Life AI Coding Examples
Review real-life examples of applications and utilities created with AI code-assist tooling, as well as security and safety considerations pertaining to developing and using AI tools in a large organization.
Speaker : Jeff Price is a Senior Technical DevOps Manager at Red Hat, and leads a technical team responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning systems and software delivery pipelines for Go to Market systems. He has a background in IT Infrastructure, Public and Private Cloud, and DevOps.
The Perks:
🎁 Exclusive GDG Swag for attendees!
🍕 Pizza & Soft Drinks (for in-person guests).
🤝 Networking & Q&A with local industry leaders.
Also, Check our Meetup page at https://www.meetup.com/gdgcloudindy/
See you there!
P.S.-> Parking Vouchers instructions will be available to attendees for Free garage parking.
This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-indy-presents-build-real-world-ai-apps-with-google-antigravity/
or in person at
Lacy School of Business (LSB) , Dugan Hall (DH 118 Classroom) , Butler University - 625 Butler Way Indianapolis, 46208
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Agenda
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Speakers
Anil Yanamandra
Anil Yanamandra is a Solutions Architect with 17+ years of experience building global, consumer-facing applications. He is currently focused on transforming legacy enterprise processes and systems through the strategic application of Generative AI. A hands-on practitioner in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, Anil constantly explores the latest tools and methodologies to bridge the gap be…
Jeff Price - Red Hat (Senior Technical DevOps Manager)
Jeff Price is a Senior Technical DevOps Manager at Red Hat, and leads a technical team responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning systems and software delivery pipelines for Go to Market systems. He has a background in IT Infrastructure, Public and Private Cloud, and DevOps.
Host
Olga Scrivner - Scrivner Solution Inc. (President)
Olga is an Assistant Computer Science and Software Engineering Professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is also a President and Co-Founder of Scrivner Solution Inc. Olga’s passion is upskilling and mentoring women in STEM. She is a Women TechMakers Ambassador and a member of the Executive Committee for the IEEE Women in Engineering (Central Indiana) chapter. Olga’s current researc…
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-indy-presents-build-real-world-ai-apps-with-google-antigravity/.
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
**Python Tips and Tricks on iOS**
**Mike Kennedy**
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
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.




























