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PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at https://www.legallondon.co.uk/ The Legal London Committee would like to extend you an invitation to our March 2026 Mayfair Private Client Networking Breakfast to be held in the private mezzanine of the famous Bonds of Mayfair - and hope you can join us for a pre-work delicious breakfast and productive business networking to make new contacts and deals for 2026. We now have over 4000 diverse and relevant London members so it’s the perfect opportunity for making new business connections. See photos from our latest events at https://www.legallondon.co.uk/ PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at https://www.legallondon.co.uk/ ALSO PLEASE NOTE we take most of our event bookings through our website and EventBrite so the numbers booked is much larger than displayed on this Meetup page (normally about 50-80 guests).

**PLEASE PAY FOR ANY GUESTS YOU BRING!!!!** **PLEASE PAY BEFORE YOU ATTEND IN THE EVENT THERE'S A WAITLIST U WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE ATTENDING TO WAITLIST IF PAYMENT ISN'T MADE 4 HOURS BEFORE THE SESSION START TIME.** This is an all levels badminton SRP session hosted by Kevin.O @ Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre RM11 1JU **Session:** This session has a runtime of 3 hours starting from 19:00 to 22:00 (24 clock format). **Shuttle type**: The shuttle type used will be feathers (Sheer Yellow/ Yehlex Tournament Grade) This is a relatively new club so available spots may be limited at first. **How to get there:** The leisure centre is located on Harrow Lodge House Road When you reach the reception please ask for a badminton booking under the organisers name. From Harold Wood station you take these routes to the bus stop Hornchurch Town centre (stop F) \*\*256 to Hornchruch Mirmar Way\*\* 7-9 min walk from here From Romford station you can take these routes to the bus stop Harrow Lodge Park (stop RM): 4 min walk from this bus stop \*\*365 to Beam Park/Orchard Village\*\* From Hornchurch station you can take these routes to the bus stop Hornchurch Town Centre (stop G): 7-9 min walk from this bus stop \*\*256 to Noak Hill\*\* **Payments:** All payments can be made via direct bank transfer here please add **"Your name - SRP Badminton or Your name - date of session"** as a reference when you send the payment. We have a 24 Hour cancellation policy, if you cancel within 24 hours from game time payment will still have to be made, failure on payments will result in revoked access from future games till its paid off. Please pay for any guests you bring. **Session Fee:** £11.00 pp (Per Person) **Account Name:** Bolaji Olakitan **Account No. :** 75191151 **Sort Code:** 04-00-03 **Bank:** Monzo The Host will organise people into new pairs before each new game to avoid repetitive games and allow everyone to play as many matches as they can. Please bring your own racket, appropriate clothing and a refillable water bottle there is an available water fountain and a vending machine. any questions or concerns please email [sweatyracketplayers@gmail.com](http://sweatyracketplayer@gmail.com/) or text message 07990330521.

**\*\*** ***When you RSVP, please ensure your full name is included on your meetup account profile to ensure successful entry to the event, thank you. \*\**** Join the London Software Craftsmanship Community (LSCC) and a panel of speakers with a wide range of career paths from **IG Group, Bank of America, Ohme** & **Codurance** for an evening of tech career advice. **A big thank you to our sponsors for the evening, IG:** IG is a FTSE 250 FinTech company building award-winning trading platforms used by over 340,000 people worldwide. Our mobile, web, and desktop products give clients access to thousands of markets — from stocks and shares to futures, options, and crypto — across 16 global regions. We operate with high autonomy in cross-functional teams, moving fast to ship better experiences for our customers. With offices in 18 countries and ambitious growth plans ahead, we're on a journey to evolve our tech and push the boundaries of what's possible in financial trading. Come along to learn more about the engineering challenges we're tackling and the products we're building. Discover IG at [https://www.ig.com/uk](https://www.ig.com/uk) \-\-\- Panelists: * Tolga Sofuoglu - Head of Engineering, Ohme * Nathalie Gavet - Engagement Manager, Codurance * Qaiser Maher - CTO UK&IE, IG Group * Micheal Nestor, Technology Analyst, Bank of America Merrill Lynch The panel will be facilitated by **[Ed Farrow, Principal Consultant @ Codurance](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfarrow/)** Hear our panel discuss their personal journeys and strategies, including: * Unlocking career growth and key points to look out for * Navigating career pivots and embracing new technologies * Practical strategies to land your next promotion * Tech careers in the AI era Whether you're starting out, aiming for leadership, or a seasoned pro ready to share your wisdom, this event is for you. **Spots are limited, register now!** **Agenda:** 18:00 - 18:30 - Arrival, pizza and drinks + networking 18:30 - 20:00 - Intros and panel + Q&A 20:00 - 21:00 - Networking & exit A big thank you to our amazing sponsors IG Group who are providing the space, drinks and pizza and to [Codurance](https://www.codurance.com/) for organising the meetup.

We play with feather shuttles and welcome intermediate (minimum 2 years playing) to advanced players. We play fast paced games, but we are also very friendly helping each other to improve. Please do not attend our sessions if you are beginner, we can recommend local coaching to get you up to speed. We close RSVP 24 hours before the session as we need to book the courts in advance. After that, please message us directly so we can confirm if we can still accommodate you, if you don't get an answer, assume there is no spot for you. PAYMENT DETAILS Please ensure to make the payment before starting the session by 23:59pm Wednesdays so we can secure your place. We no longer accepting payments during the day without any agreement with the hosts. This is so we do not lose out as we do pre book the courts. The costs for pay as you go sessions is £10.00 per person, monthly plan is £32 a month or £40 for months with 5 weeks (£8 per session) paid on the first day of each month in advance. Bank Account details for payments: Mr J S Jheeta Sort code: 202623 Account: 03881504 DIRECTIONS TO THE SPORTS HALL: There are plenty of free parking spaces at the front entrance. Enter through the wooden side gates on the right and walk straight. Walk across towards the football cages and enter the building on the right (directly opposite the cages). Through the double doors and courts on the right. If you cancel last minute or do not show up for the session more than once without letting us know we may remove you from the group.

This might be the first time we've had two events in one month! We have a special *second* March event with a panel of experts from Citadel Securities who will discuss what it's *really* like using C++ in financial systems. The event is timed to be just before the WG21 (C++ standards committee) meeting the following week, so we have some big visiting names. **Citadel Securities** will be hosting this one and providing a larger venue (the same place they hosted us last summer) with drinks and snacks. Thanks Citadel! **For this venue we need to collect full names and email addresses** so they can send you a QR code to get in. You will also be sent terms & conditions via Docusign. The data will only be used for this purpose and not published anywhere or used for other purposes. Please note that the QR code will be sent from **[notify@22bishopsgate.com](mailto:notify@22bishopsgate.com)** (a send-only address). If you'd like to speak at a future event please get in touch at [cppldn.uk/speak](http://cppldn.uk/speak). **Here's the approximate schedule:** **18:30** *Doors open* **19:00** "Intro and news" - *Phil Nash* **19:10** Lightning talks * Timur Doumler – *C++26 contract assertions* * Gasper Azman – *std::execution* * Juan Alday – *Why C++ Is Critical to Finance* * Carl Cook – *C++26 and Low Latency Systems* * Herb Sutter – *Reflection + Totality of C++26 and Why it is an important release* **20:00** Panel Discussion Herb, Timur, Gasper, Juan and Carl stay with us for a panel, moderated by Allie Tamburro, on the topic of, "*What it’s really like using C++ in financial systems/industry"* **21:00** *Conclusion, and moving on somewhere else* \-\-\- **About the speakers** *Herb* is a technical fellow at Citadel Securities, designer of several Standard C++ features, and chair of the ISO C++ committee and the Standard C++ Foundation. His current interest is simplifying C++. *Juan* is a seasoned professional with a rich background in finance and technology. He has a specific focus on C++, and serves as a member of the ISO C++ Standards Committee (WG21) and Vice-Chair for INCITS Programming Languages, US. His expertise extends to developing high-frequency electronic trading systems, with a focus on derivatives and financial markets. His academic foundation is in computer science and electrical engineering. *Timur* is a software engineer specialising in low-latency and real-time C++. He works at Citadel Securities and is an active member of the ISO C++ standard committee, where he has (co-)authored many successful proposals including [[assume]], std::inplace_vector, and contract assertions. *Gašper* is a C++ committee member (WG21), ecosystem engineer (CitadelSecurities), and occasional monad whisperer. Currently developing \`std::execution\` as the basis for general async in C++ and advancing contracts for a safer, more expressive language. Believes the best abstractions are zero-cost — the rest are just category theory you haven't applied yet. C++ London regular. *Carl* is a quantitative developer on the low latency options team at Citadel Securities, where he builds and optimizes resilient, high-performance trading systems. Carl holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.

Coaching and drills for 60 minutes followed by 60 minutes of games with Badminton England UKCC Level 2 Coach. Players will be encouraged to play in the main session and to apply what has been learned. This session is designed for players who are looking to improve their badminton, perhaps with an eye on playing league badminton. We are on the lookout for players who may be able to play with our performance level players. PLEASE PAY WHEN YOU RSVP TO SECURE YOUR PLACE. Monzo Bank Storm BC 04-00-03 77638837

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/ The London Built Environment committee would like to extend you an invitation to our March 2026 Mayfair Networking Breakfast to be held at the famous Bonds of Mayfair - and hope you can join us for pre-work delicious breakfast and productive business networking to make new contacts and deals for 2026. We now have over 20,000 diverse and relevant London members so it’s the perfect opportunity for making new business connections. See photos from our latest events at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/ PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/ ALSO PLEASE NOTE we take most of our event bookings through our website and EventBrite so the numbers booked is much larger than displayed on this Meetup page (normally about 70-100 guests).

**PLEASE PAY FOR ANY GUESTS YOU BRING AND PAY BEFORE YOU ARRIVE!!!!** **PLEASE PAY BEFORE YOU ATTEND IN THE EVENT THERE'S A WAITLIST U WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE ATTENDING TO WAITLIST IF PAYMENT ISN'T MADE 4 HOURS BEFORE THE SESSION START TIME.** This is an all levels badminton SRP session hosted by Kevin.O @ Abbs Cross Fitness & Health RM12 4YB. **Session:** This session has a runtime of 3 hours starting from 12:00 to 15:00 (24 clock format). **Shuttle type**: The shuttle type used will be feathers (78 Speed Sheer Club/ Yehlex Tournament Grade specifically) This is a relatively new club so available spots will be limited at first (we have people who join from outside this app. **How to get there:** \*\*Closest Station - Elm Park (District Line). From Elm Park station bus stop (Stop C) take either 365,165 or 372 to Woburn Avenue walk to the end of the path and cross the road the centre should be in front and slightly to the right of you (Stop E)\*\* 18 Min walk from Hornchurch Station or 11 Min walk for Elm Park Station **Payments:** All payments can be made via direct bank transfer here please add **"Your name - SRP Badminton"** as a reference when you send the payment. We have a 24 Hour cancellation policy, if you cancel within 24 hours from game time payment will still have to be made, failure on payments will result in revoked access from future games till its paid off. Please pay for any guests you bring. **Session Fee:** £11.00 pp (Per Person) **Account Name:** Bolaji Olakitan **Account No. :** 75191151 **Sort Code:** 04-00-03 **Bank:** Monzo The Host will organise people into new pairs before each new game to avoid repetitive games and allow everyone to play as many matches as they can. Please bring your own racket, appropriate clothing and a refillable water bottle there is an available water fountain and a vending machine. any questions or concerns please email [[sweatyracketplayers@gmail.com](http://sweatyracketplayers@gmail.com/)]([http://sweatyracketplayer@gmail.com/](http://sweatyracketplayer@gmail.com/)) or text message 07990330521.

THIS SESSION IS FOR INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS or higher NO BEGINERS If you do not meet the requirement you will be advised at the session and would be encourage to attend the Friday or Saturday sessions until you meet the requirement for this session. It's not about just winning your games, It's about playing with players at your level for true enjoyment. Please call me on 07545596305 if unsure We play with good quality Feather Shuttles Cost is £13 per session This can be made by cash on the day or by bank transfer to Sort Code 23-05-80 account 55411069 Name London East Badminton Club Please make sure that you use your meetup name as reference so I can match the payment to you. Simple "If" Rules: If you want to attend, you must rsvp If you want to bring a friend you MUST rsvp for them If you do not rsvp, you will be turned away **If you RSVP and DO NOT attend you will be fined £13, unless you remove your RSVP at least 24hrs before the session start time**. Please respect the session limit, they are for your own good as over crowdedness means less games for you! YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN WELL BEING.NO MEMBERS OF London East BADMINTON Club OR IT'S ORGANIZERS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES TO YOU OR YOUR EQUIPMENT. ALL RESPONSIBILITIES LIES WITH YOU.

🤖 **Most AI writing tools keep you in a chat box. This talk is about what happens when you step outside it.** Led by **[Max Clayton Clowes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxclaytonclowes/)**, afractional product manager, we'll look at how technical writers — regardless of coding background — can use Claude Code to work in a docs-as-code environment, extend their documentation tooling, and build workflows that hold their own standards over time. We'll cover: \- Why Claude without proper context is a frustrating experience and how Skills fix that \- How Claude Code enables technical writers to work with frameworks like Docusaurus without needing to be developers \- Building and extending documentation tooling — plugins\, components\, GitHub Actions — that most teams don't have the time or skills to build from scratch \- Using Claude Code to maintain docs at scale: auditing\, keeping content in sync with a changing codebase\, and automating the checks that keep quality consistent The talk is aimed at technical writers of all levels. You don't need to be comfortable in a terminal to get value from it — we'll show a clear path from the Claude web interface through to Claude Code, and you can engage at whichever level suits you. **Want to follow along?** Pick the level that works for you and get set up before you arrive: \- Web interface: A Claude account at claude\.ai\. Free tier is fine\. \- Claude Code: Download the Claude desktop app at claude\.com/download\. Requires a paid Claude plan \(Pro or above\)\. On macOS/Linux\, run *curl \-fsSL https://claude\.ai/install\.sh \| bash* to install. Windows users can download the installer directly. No other dependencies needed. Not set up? Everything will be on screen — you can explore at your own pace afterwards. **🗒️ Agenda** **When:** Thursday 19 March, from 6.30pm **Where:** The Gallery @ [The Corner](https://maps.app.goo.gl/C1iSyEeMffB7BZjf6) (42 Adler Street, E1 1EE) **What:** **18.30 - 19.00** Arrival **19.00 - 19.10** Welcome & Housekeeping **19.10 - 19.40** Part 1 of presentation **19.40 - 20.00** Break **20.00 - 20.30** Part 2 of presentation **20.30 - 21.00** Closing and networking *All times are approximate.* **📍 How to find us:** Enter the hotel, turn right and right again past the bar to find The Gallery meeting room. Look for WTD signs and friendly organisers. **📸 Photos:** Note that the organizers will take some photos for the WTD group.

Join startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals in business, finance and tech for an **evening of business networking in the elegant Sycamore Bar at the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel, Covent Garden.** \*\* Note re Contactless Cards\*\* 
Free RSVP gives entry only - the contactless business card is not included.
To receive a contactless networking card, please book a paid ticket when available. **This informal yet refined business mixer** is the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, spark collaborations, and build meaningful business connections that go beyond LinkedIn. \*\* Dress Code\*\*
 As this is a 5-star hotel, smart or business attire is required. Please avoid casual wear, hoodies, or sportswear. **What to Expect** ✅ Relaxed, premium networking environment - no stage or speeches, just natural conversations with inspiring professionals.
 ✅ Mix of industries - startups, tech, finance and business. ✅ Guest list of max 40 attendees to encourage genuine connections as opposed to impersonal crowded conferences. **Why Attend** • Expand your network with startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, business owners and senior professionals in business, finance and tech from London and beyond.
 • Share insights and opportunities in tech, business growth, and digital innovation.
 • Experience luxury yet relaxed networking in one of Covent Garden’s most sophisticated venues. **Venue** Sycamore Bar, Middle Eight Hotel
A refined, design-led bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel.
Located in the heart of Covent Garden, within walking distance of Holborn, Covent Garden, and Tottenham Court Road stations. **Important Info** • Ages: 18+ (ID required for bar purchases)
 • Photography Notice: The event may be filmed or photographed for promotional use by [CineEye (audiovisual production company in London)
](www.cineeye.co.uk) • Dress Code: Smart/business attire only (see above). • Contactless Cards: Free RSVP does not include contactless business card (see above). **Join Us** Step into an evening where business meets elegance - designed for founders, innovators, and professionals who value meaningful business conversations. **Limited to 40 spots - reserve yours today!**

**\*\*THIS IS NOT A FREE EVENT & RSVP ON MEET UP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY\*\*** **TO ATTEND THIS EVENT A TICKET MUST BE PURCHSED FROM OUR WEBSITE. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A TICKET:** [https://truedating.co.uk/events/saturday-night-singles-party-21-mar-2026](https://truedating.co.uk/events/saturday-night-singles-party-21-mar-2026) ### 💘 **Meet Real London Singles – No Swiping Required** 💘 Hosted by True Dating – London’s Established Speed Dating & Singles Events Specialists If you’re tired of endless swiping and conversations that go nowhere, join us for a relaxed, professionally hosted singles social designed for genuine connection. ⭐ Age Range Guidance **This event is tailored for guests aged 30–50**. Most attendees will fall within this range. For the best experience, please book events suited to your age group. ## What Makes Our Singles Social Different? This isn’t a 100+ person free-for-all. We keep numbers comfortable and actively manage the balance of men and women to create an easy, welcoming atmosphere where conversations actually happen. Expect: ✔ A curated group of like-minded London singles ✔ A complimentary welcome drink if you arrive before 8.30pm ✔ A balanced male-to-female ratio ✔ Friendly hosts available to make introductions if you'd like No awkward games. No forced rotations. Just a relaxed environment where you can meet naturally. ## Who Comes? Our guests are typically busy professionals who prefer meeting face-to-face over app fatigue. Many attend solo. Most people are in exactly the same position as you. ## How It Works After the event, you’ll log into your True Dating account to select the people you’d like to see again. Just remember to do so before 4pm! If they choose you too, you’ll be matched and can chat securely through our private messaging system to arrange your next date. **If you don’t connect with anyone on the night, your next event is free.** ## Event Details 🕒 Doors open 8pm 🍸 Complimentary welcome drink before 8.30pm 📍 Ask for True Dating on arrival and we’ll guide you to our reserved area 🎟️ Tickets are limited and most events sell out

This group is for qualified and trainee therapists in Dulwich and the wider South East London area who don’t want to do this work in isolation. Once a month, we meet locally for a facilitated peer supervision session that offers both professional thinking space and genuine emotional support. Each meeting includes: * A brief check‑in to arrive as humans first, therapists second * Space for 1–2 structured case consultations (with clear questions and boundaries) * Time to explore themes like clinical stuckness, countertransference, burnout, private practice challenges, ethics and self‑doubt * Mutual support around the emotional impact of the work, not just “technique talk” This is **peer** supervision: there is no “expert” in the room, and we share responsibility for holding a thoughtful, non‑hierarchical space. The ethos is reflective rather than performative – you don’t need polished cases or “success stories”, just your real clinical dilemmas and your real self. The group may be especially nourishing if you: * Work largely on your own in South East London (private practice, online work, small organisations) * Crave honest, shame‑reducing conversations about the realities of therapy * Value relational depth, curiosity and good boundaries Confidentiality is taken seriously: all clinical material is anonymised, and what’s shared in the room stays in the room. This group is an additional layer of support alongside your formal supervision, not a replacement. Come as you are – overwhelmed, inspired, stuck, or simply wanting to connect with other therapists in Dulwich and South East London who “get it.”

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

TBA- We will do lunch before the play too! Tickets are on sale now only $20.

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? 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.transformlabs.com/services)

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 25 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

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