High Scalability Computing

Benvenuti all’Alpha Café — uno spazio per chi vuole crescere, riflettere e trasformare. Ogni settimana ci incontriamo per esplorare insieme temi che intrecciano mente, emozioni e azioni, con l’obiettivo di comprendere meglio noi stessi e contribuire a una società più empatica. Cosa succede all’Alpha Café? - Apriamo con una meditazione di gruppo, per centrarci e connetterci. - Introduciamo il tema della serata con una breve presentazione multimediale. - Apriamo il confronto: una discussione libera e profonda su come il tema tocca la nostra vita quotidiana. - Concludiamo con un momento conviviale, per rilassarci e stare bene insieme. Un’ora per pensare, sentire, condividere. Ti aspettiamo!

L'evento è gratuito: per partecipare, **è necessario [iscriversi qui](https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-meetup-12-rag-night-1981586932859?aff=oddtdtcreator)**. Dodicesimo meetup della nostra community, questa volta dedicato a **Retrieval-Augmented Generation**, la tecnica più utilizzata quando dobbiamo chiedere ad un LLM di produrre testo che consideri anche informazioni non disponibili al momento della data di cut-off del training. 18:30 Apertura check-in 19:00 Talk "Opening" 19:15 Talk "ChatGPT under the hood" 19:45 Talk "Dal feedback umano ai dati: RAG evaluation senza sorprese" 20:15 Aperitivo e networking **ChatGPT under the hood** Cosa rende **ChatGPT** (l'app)... ChatGPT? Perché, ad esempio, a parità di modello ChatGPT spesso risponde diversamente da **Copilot**? Diamo una occhiata sotto al cofano, e capiamo come e perchè il modello è solo una parte della soluzione **Dal feedback umano ai dati: RAG evaluation senza sorprese** Valutare i sistemi RAG è complesso: il feedback umano è soggettivo, lento e non standardizzato, rendendo difficile misurare l’efficacia dei sistemi in scenari diversi. Aletheia nasce per risolvere questo problema. È un pacchetto Python che rende la valutazione dei sistemi RAG semplice, veloce e riproducibile. Grazie a metriche standardizzate, fornisce misure quantitative e oggettive delle performance. L’intervento mostrerà come Aletheia analizzi sia la qualità dei contenuti recuperati (i chunk) sia quella delle risposte generate dai LLM, offrendo una visione completa e integrata del sistema. I team potranno così diagnosticare problemi, ottimizzare flussi di retrieval e generation e prendere decisioni basate su dati concreti.

i giovedì di comPVter si spostano online per qualche settimana! Iscrivetevi all'evento per ricevere il link dello streaming ed unirvi agli amici di comPVter per una visita al nostro museo e qualche discussione nerd in compagnia!

**Secure coding by design** Il mio contributo si basa su quali dinamiche di sicurezza e a quali vulnerabilità le appliczioni sono esposte. Servizi IAM esterni, API, accesso ai dati, application servers ecc ecc. Propongo una visione di insieme per comprendere meglio le varie dinamiche e progettare software sicuro by design **Speaker**: [Marco Secco](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-secco-pqc/) \- M&L Consulting \- CISO \- Compliance Manager Ha iniziato la sua carriera programmando su piattaforme UNIX, arrivando a progettare e realizzare infrastrutture di rete complesse. Ha gestito sistemi informatici e database per importanti società ed enti di rilievo internazionale, implementando architetture cloud e soluzioni di disaster recovery per garantirne la continuità operativa. Ogni tappa del suo percorso — dalla programmazione in C#, Python e PLC alla gestione di reparti NOC e SOC — ha consolidato un bagaglio di competenze pratiche che oggi mette a completa disposizione dei propri clienti. **Link Telegram** [https://t.me/codingbunker](https://t.me/codingbunker) ​​ **Programma:** 18:30 - Accredito 📝 ​​19:00 - Breve presentazione della community 💜 ​​19:15 - Inizio talk 🎤 ​​20:15 - Q&A ❓ ​​20:30 - Networking 🌍 **Nota legale:** Partecipando all’evento, l’utente autorizza gli organizzatori a effettuare riprese fotografiche e video e a utilizzare il materiale raccolto per finalità di comunicazione, promozione e documentazione delle attività legate a Coding Bunker e alla community.

💃 **PURE BACHATA – Milano Sensual Night** 💃 Una serata dedicata agli amanti della **Bachata moderna, sensual & influence**, in un ambiente curato, accogliente e super social. Ogni giovedì il **Church 81** si trasforma in un punto di riferimento per chi ama ballare, conoscere nuove persone e vivere la bachata con le vibrazioni giuste ✨ *** ### 🔥 COSA TROVERAI * 🎶 Musica **Bachata Sensual & Moderna** * 🕺 Ambiente rilassato e internazionale * 💃 Livello **open** (tutti benvenuti) * 📸 Location perfetta per foto e contenuti social *** ### ⏰ PROGRAMMA * **20:00** – Apericena (facoltativo) * **21:30 / 22:00** – Inizio serata danzante *(Stage, live o guest vengono comunicati di settimana in settimana)* *** ### 💰 COSTI (indicativi) * 🍽 **Apericena**: €17 con drink (prenotazione consigliata) * 🍸 **Serata**: €10 con drink *** ### 📍 INFO UTILI Church 81 – Via Chiesa Rossa 81, Milano 🚇 Metro M2 Abbiategrasso *** 👉 **Consigliato**: iscriviti all’evento e scrivici per info o lista 💛 Ti aspettiamo per ballare insieme!

Il Giropizza degli Sconosciuti, dedicato al pubblico dai 40 ai 60 anni, Giovedì 26 Febbraio 2026 alle ore 20,30 alla Rispolina Pizza & Food di Padova La Cena degli Sconosciuti ® ti consente di cenare insieme a tante persone che come te hanno voglia di socializzare! Quindi… Perchè stare a casa in solitudine quando hai la possibilità di sederti ad un social table? Il Giropizza degli Sconosciuti alla Rispolina Pizza & Food di Padova (riservato al pubblico dai 40 ai 60 anni) Giovedì 26 Febbraio 2026 ore 20,30 Formula Giropizza 25,00 € (come da menù) Giropizza: pizza fino a sazietà Una birra media, o bibita media o mezza minerale Caffè Per prenotare vai suol sito ufficiale: [https://www.lacenadeglisconosciuti.com/events/giovedi-26-febbraio-2026-il-giropizza-della-cena-degli-sconosciuti-dai-40-ai-60-anni-alla-rispolina-pizza-food-di-padova/](https://www.lacenadeglisconosciuti.com/events/giovedi-26-febbraio-2026-il-giropizza-della-cena-degli-sconosciuti-dai-40-ai-60-anni-alla-rispolina-pizza-food-di-padova/)

**Un’esperienza profonda di trasformazione, guarigione e risveglio** Un’esperienza trasformativa pensata per guidarti in un viaggio profondo dentro te stesso. Attraverso l’accompagnamento di facilitatori e terapeuti esperti, il ritiro integra pratiche ancestrali e moderne come Terapia Sistemica, meditazione, respirazione cosciente e danza enteogena. Ogni esperienza è unica e adattata alle tue esigenze, favorendo la liberazione di blocchi emotivi e l’espansione della coscienza. Il lavoro con piante maestre sostiene un processo di guarigione autentica, aiutandoti a superare schemi limitanti, riconnetterti con la tua essenza e risvegliare il tuo potenziale interiore in modo reale e duraturo e consapevole profondo. **La prenotazione include:** • Alloggio e pensione completa, con opzione vegana o vegetariana. • La partecipazione ai laboratori di approfondimento con i nostri facilitatori, che servono anche come preparazione prima della sessione notturna. • Le integrazioni di gruppo del mattino per condividere l’esperienza o ampliare la comprensione di ciò che sta accadendo nel tuo processo. • Una sessione con strumenti ancestrali ogni notte di ritiro (se vuoi farne più di una durante il giorno di ritiro, si considera come una sessione aggiuntiva) con l’accompagnamento della nostra equipe di facilitatori. • Appoggio prima, durante e dopo il ritiro • Sessione integrativa online post ritiro. **Informazioni in breve:** Per info sull’evento per favore contattaci direttamente ai riferimenti qui sotto 🙏 * **Data dell’evento:** 26 febbraio - 1 marzo 2026 📞 **Contatti:** +39 327 540 8329 (WhatsApp)

Free English Stand-up Comedy show at Churchill Caffe, Porta Venezia at 20:30 Welcome to the San Remo special of 'MILANO COMEDY NIGHTS: Porta Venezia edition 😎!!! Join us on 28th February, Saturday for the 'COMEDY SAN REMO' 2026 of ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY🎙 at Churchill Caffe. Our comedians are awful singers, but they are good at making jokes. So if you dont know what to do during San Remo, dont worry, come find us, well crack some jokes, and who knows maybe even a song! Featuring comedians from all around the world— some flew here, some took the metro, and a few just got lost and ended up on stage. From culture shocks, Questura visits 💀, to metro fails🚇, Uni disasters🎓, aperitivo gossips🍹, Milano traumas🤷🏻‍♂ and dating mishaps💕 — nothing’s off-limits. Grab a drink🍻, and get ready for an evening of laughter, and you can get to vote for your favorite comedians. IMPORTANT: While the entry for the comedy is free, there is a 10€-minimum-consumption (includes 1 cocktail) from the bar that has to be paid at the entrance itself. If you also wish to book a table to eat, please do call the bar to confirm a reservation so that they can arrange your table accordingly. 🗓 28th Februrary, Saturday 🕕 20:30 📌 Via Manuzio 6, Milano (M1 Porta Venezia, M3 Repubblica) 📲 Book your table: call 3493119945 or reserve on Eventbrite For more info, contact the organiser Vamshi on Instagram @vamshi_kd22

A transformative weekend that bridges science, psychology, and movement, showcasing the therapeutic and educational power of dance. This immersive two-day experience blends cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, and dance therapy to enhance well-being, deepen self-awareness, and revolutionise the way we learn and teach through movement. Whether you're a therapist, educator, dancer, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this workshop offers practical tools and scientific insights to elevate your practice. All workshops have theory applied to practice. 📅 1st March\, 2026 \| On Stage New Age: Via Giuseppe Ripamonti\, 114\, 20141 Milano MI\, Italy ⏳ 10AM – 9PM (with a 1-hour break) Book: https://www.neuroscienceofdance.co/plans-pricing 💃Part 1 \- The Science of Dance therapy Delve into the neuroscience, psychology, and therapeutic applications of dance in this intensive course. Through a blend of theory and hands-on exercises, you’ll explore how movement impacts the brain, emotions, and overall well-being. 🔹 Neuroscience of Dance – How movement stimulates brain regions linked to creativity, memory, and emotional regulation. 🔹 Psychology of Dance – Understanding embodiment, nonverbal communication, and symbolism in movement therapy. 🔹 Therapeutic Applications – Practical techniques that enhance the benefits of dance. 🔹 Experiential Learning – Engage in improvisation, group discussions, and reflective practices to develop self-awareness and resilience. For: Dancers, therapists, educators, and anyone interested in integrating dance into personal or professional wellness practices. ​ 🧠 PART 2 The Neuroscience of Dance – Learn and Teach Better Unlock the science behind movement-based learning and teaching with insights from neuroscience. Whether you're a dancer looking to refine your learning process or an educator seeking to enhance instruction, this session will transform the way you approach dance. 🔹 Neuroscience Demystified – Understand how the brain processes dance and movement for optimal learning, teaching and performance. 🔹 Accelerated Learning Strategies – Evidence-based techniques to enhance skill acquisition and retention. 🔹 Teaching Excellence – How to structure dance instruction in alignment with the brain’s natural learning mechanisms. 🔹 Fostering Creativity – The role of dance in boosting creative thinking and problem-solving. 🔹 Neurodiversity: How to learn and adapt teaching techniques to neurodiverse dancers. For: Dance educators, choreographers, performers, and movement enthusiasts looking to optimize their practice. ​

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

**Dom 1 Mar 2026** **TREK SUL LAGO DI MEZZOLA. IL TEMPIO DI SAN FEDELINO 212 m (SO)** \- Lunghezza: 13 km \- Dislivello: 500 m \- Difficoltà: Media \- Pranzo al sacco\. Il trek è in prov. di Sondrio, a 105 km da Milano. Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/81075](https://t.me/TrekMI/81075) Wikipedia [https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oratorio_di_San_Fedele](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oratorio_di_San_Fedele) Youtube https://youtu.be/zPAcb-QNyrU **LUOGO DI RITROVO** Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione. Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni. **GRATUITÀ** Tutti i trek sono gratuiti **CHI SIAMO** Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia [https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI) **COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ** con la filosofia TTP [https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617) .

Texture painting is an art technique where artists create dimension and relief on a surface using materials like texture paste, modeling paste, plaster, or thick acrylics. Instead of working only with color, the focus is on form, depth, and tactile surfaces — building layers that you can both see and feel. Tools like palette knives, spatulas, brushes, and even everyday objects are used to sculpt the surface. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

venerdì sera ci troviamo in questo bellissimo locale invernale dove gustare un ottimo buffet in compagnia al prezzo di 17€ comprensivo anche della prima consumazione. Avremo il nostro tavolo riservato dove poter conoscerci chiacchierare e fare amicizia. Dalle 22,30 chi vuole può rimanere a ballare la migliore musica dagli anni 70 ai giorni nostri. Evento consigliato a un pubblico over 35/40. Gradita la conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

**📺 SUNDAY MATCHDAY** Big screens, loud reactions and opinions nobody asked for. Grab a drink, pick a side (or change it mid-game), and enjoy sports the social way. Ref complaints included. ⋯⋯⋯ Ostello Bello Milano Centrale - Via Lepetit 33, Milano 🎫 Posti limitati. - Ingresso gratuito tramite registrazione Ti ricordiamo che nel corso dell’evento potranno essere effettuate delle riprese di immagini fotografiche e audio-video con diritti di utilizzo ad uso esclusivo del locale. www.ostellobello.com https://www.instagram.com/ostellobello.milanocentrale/

Join the inaugural meeting of the Columbus Vintage Computing Club (CVCC)! Get to know others in the vintage computing space and get hands on time with a Commodore VIC-20 and various Palm Pilot PDAs! We will use this time to get to know each other, share projects we've been working on and plan the future of the CVCC. We'll be at the Hilliard Library in Meeting Room 2A at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meeting @ Improving's office in Downtown Columbus, near Cosi. Parking is paid, food & drink are free! This time we're hanging out after the long winter break. We are going to look at a group-member's project used to help learn the fundamentals of Go, and if time allows, we can take a look at how we like to build Go projects using AI.

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

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** [https://youtube.com/live/_jF8rIaJKXg?feature=share](https://youtube.com/live/_jF8rIaJKXg?feature=share)

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.

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)