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DevOps Finland May meetup
Hosted by Smartly.io
Sponsored by [incidentist.io](http://incidentist.io/)
Joint event with Kubernetes Finland - register only in one group! https://www.meetup.com/kubernetes-finland/
**Agenda**
17:00 Doors open
17:30 Welcome / DevOps Finland & Smartly
17:45 Secured AWS access from baremetal Kubernetes / Nilanjan Roy, Ruiyang Ding, Erik Karsten @ Smartly
18:30 \*\*\* break \*\*\*
18:45 Running and Scaling the vLLM inference server optimally on Kubernetes / Esko Vähämäki, CTO and Co-founder @ ConfidentialMind
19:30 Free discussion
20:30 Doors close
**Secured AWS access from baremetal Kubernetes**
From long-lived secrets to identity: giving Kubernetes workloads AWS access the boring, safe way.
A cross-team collaboration by DevOps Engineers at Smartly.
Ruiyang Ding has experience across cloud, bare metal, and developer experience. He currently serves as an Interim Engineering Manager for the Developer Tooling team, while also working as a Senior DevOps Engineer in the Hybrid Cloud squad. Outside of work, he spends as much time as possible outdoors—hiking, cycling, and scouting next great camping spot.
Nilanjan Roy is a Staff DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in designing and operating scalable, reliable infrastructure. He is known for driving operational excellence, enhancing system resilience, and enabling engineering teams to deliver efficiently at scale. He currently leads hybrid cloud initiatives at Smartly.io and pursues photography as a personal interest.
Erik Karsten is a DevOps Engineer at Smartly, where he works on hybrid cloud infrastructure. He’s passionate about Linux, networking, and programming, and enjoys digging into complex systems problems. Outside of work, he spends time exploring Rust and NixOS.
**Running and Scaling the vLLM inference server optimally on Kubernetes**
Details coming up soon.
I’m a seasoned technology entrepreneur and software architect. Over the past six years, I’ve helped launch and grow venture-funded startups—including Surrogate.tv and ConfidentialMind—to transform ambitious ideas into successful products. At ConfidentialMind, I’ve led the development of Kubernetes-based system for generative AI, leveraging open-source technologies to drive innovation and scalability. I believe that actively contributing to open-source community and sharing best practices fuels both individual growth and the broader tech community, enabling us all to build more robust and impactful solutions.
**Streaming:** https://youtube.com/live/h02y_32BcQM?feature=share
**Join our Slack and other channels:** https://www.devopsfinland.org/
**LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/102919614
Smartly x Cloud Native Helsinki - May meetup
Hosted by [Smartly.io](http://smartly.io/)
Joint event with DevOps Finland - register only in one group! [https://www.meetup.com/devops-finland/](https://www.meetup.com/devops-finland/)
**Agenda**
17:00 Doors open
17:30 Welcome / Cloud Native Helsinki & DevOps Finland & Smartly
17:45 Secured AWS access from baremetal Kubernetes / Nilanjan Roy, Ruiyang Ding, Erik Karsten @ Smartly
18:30 \*\*\* break \*\*\*
18:45 Running and Scaling the vLLM inference server optimally on Kubernetes / Esko Vähämäki, CTO and Co-founder @ ConfidentialMind
19:30 Free discussion
20:30 Doors close
**Secured AWS access from baremetal Kubernetes**
From long-lived secrets to identity: giving Kubernetes workloads AWS access the boring, safe way.
A cross-team collaboration by DevOps Engineers at Smartly.
**Running and Scaling the vLLM inference server optimally on Kubernetes**
Esko Vähämäki, CTO and Co-founder at ConfidentialMind
I’m a seasoned technology entrepreneur and software architect. Over the past six years, I’ve helped launch and grow venture-funded startups—including [Surrogate.tv](http://surrogate.tv/) and ConfidentialMind—to transform ambitious ideas into successful products. At ConfidentialMind, I’ve led the development of Kubernetes-based system for generative AI, leveraging open-source technologies to drive innovation and scalability. I believe that actively contributing to open-source community and sharing best practices fuels both individual growth and the broader tech community, enabling us all to build more robust and impactful solutions.
**Join DevOps Finland Slack and other channels:** [https://www.devopsfinland.org/](https://www.devopsfinland.org/)
**LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kcd-helsinki/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kcd-helsinki/)
**NOTE:** The event will be live-streamed on the Cloud Native Nordics YouTube.
**NOTE:** Signing up for the event gets you a seat at the onsite event.
**NOTE:** Pictures might be taken during the event and be published to this meetup page. Also there will be a livestream during the event which picks up audio from the space. If you do not want to be included in any pictures, please let the organizers know.
Copilot -agenttien hallinta Microsoft 365 -ympäristössä
Tiivis katsaus Copilot-agenttien hallintaan Microsoft 365:ssä: missä agentit elävät, miten hallinta ja tietoturva pidetään kontrollissa, ja mitä päätöksiä kannattaa tehdä heti alussa.
Mukana käytännön kokemuksia hallintamallien rakentamisesta (lisensointi, roolit, vastuut ja elinkaaren pelisäännöt) sekä konkreettisia parhaita käytäntöjä, joilla agentit saadaan skaalattua halitusti.
Puheenvuorossa Marko Rosberg, Creativus Oy
**Liity mukaan Teamsilla:** [https://copilotbuzz.com/miitti](https://copilotbuzz.com/miitti)
Go meetup @ Hive
We are happy to announce May's Helsinki Go Meetup hosted by **[Hive](https://www.hive.fi/)** \- Hive Helsinki is a free 18\-month software engineering program powered by Supercell and OP Pohjola\. Hive is all about learning by doing\, building\, and experimenting\. The studies are entirely project\-based\, and there are no teachers or tutors\. All the learning happens within the student community\, and everyone helps each other\. Hive prepares students for a career in tech\, or to go build something of their own\.
(Subject to change)
Event program:
* 17:00 Doors open
* 17:30 Introductions
* 17:45 Talk 1: JS vs Go
* 18:30 Break
* 18:45 Talk 2: Easy tips of Go
* 19:00 Networking & discussions
More details on the talks will follow closer to the event.
Please keep your RSVP status up to date if it turns out you're not able to join. This way you're not holding a spot for somebody else. Names will be checked at the door.
We're always open to new presentations, either full length (\~30-40min) or a lighting talk (\~7-15min). You can suggest a talk by joining the #finland channel in [Gophers slack](https://invite.slack.golangbridge.org/) or by contacting organizers directly.
Football with MIITTI
Hello sporty population!
Let's gather around and play some football together with people from around the world!
IMPORTANT! Spots are limited, so make sure you reserver yours!
If you are not registered on the list, you will be kindly asked to leave; this is to ensure fair access for everyone!
We will play indoors at Playbox in Vantaa on Tuesday evenings from 18.00-19.00
Age limit: 16+
You can come directly inside the hall or meet us at the entrance a bit before 18.00.
MIITTI welcomes everyone to its events regardless of background or gender.
You don't have to have any skills at all to come and play with us, and if you do, please come and coach us!
WHERE:
Playbox
Vetokuja 1
01610 Vantaa
Warm welcome!
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms:
WhatsApp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
Finnish Language Café
Learning Finnish in Finland can be difficult because Finns tend to switch to English. That is one of the reasons people like our Finnish language café: you get to practice Finnish with Finns :)
The events are completely free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. The coffee is good too ☕😋🇦🇹
Tervetuloa!
When? ⏰
Usually Tuesday to Friday from 15:00 - 16:00
Where? 📍
In a cozy Viennese coffee house: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
The Good Coffee Company
A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹
Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki
Please visit our Facebook page for updates and changes:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events
Sahaja Yoga meditation course in English
Welcome to join our Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings in English! The meetings are free of charge and you can just show up. The group consists of people of different ages and nationalities who have been meditating different periods of time. Newcomers are welcome at any time. We normally sit on chairs or on pillows on the floor, so there is no need to bring a mat and you can wear normal clothes.
Meditation means mental silence or thoughtless awareness. You are present here and now, but your mind is not bombarded by thoughts from the past or the future. In this state, you feel peace and joy, which are the essential elements of the present moment. With regular practice of meditation, it is possible to establish this state within us.
The group is lead by volunteers who are experienced and can offer guidance to get you started. We give a short introduction to the meditation and after that we do meditation exercises. We also give tips on how to meditate at home. After the meditation class, we have a cup of tea and there is time for questions.
Welcome! We hope to see you in our meditation meetings!
This video helps you to find the Kamppi Sahaja Yoga center:
https://vimeo.com/199566137
More information about Sahaja Yoga meditation:
www.discoversahajayoga.org (in English)
www.jooga.org (in Finnish)
www.sahajayoga.ru (in Russian)
www.sahajayoga.es (in Spanish)
Guided online meditations to support your meditation practice at home:
www.wemeditate.com
Product Development Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Startup Idea Incubator (Focus Session)
Founder Idea Incubator – Helsinki
Got a startup idea but not sure how to move forward? Or want to help shape new ventures from the ground up?
Join us for a focused, small-group session where early-stage founders and idea-stage builders come together to refine and stress-test their ideas.
How it works:
* 1–2 participants present their idea (5–10 min)
* Group discussion to challenge assumptions and clarify the concept
* Collaborative brainstorming on key topics like distribution, positioning, and first traction steps
This is not a pitch event—it’s a working session designed to give and receive actionable feedback in a supportive but honest environment.
Who should join:
* People with early-stage startup ideas
* Founders looking for fresh perspectives
* Builders who enjoy thinking through business problems
Limited to 16 participants to keep discussions deep and practical.
Logistics: we are in meeting room 3 in the central library and from there move to the Woolshed afterwards (for a more informal gathering)
After Work - Founder (& aspiring) networking
Laid back get together to network and exchange over a couple of drinks.
Pottery Wheel Workshop 🪴
IMPORTANT: Registration is not available through Meetup. The workshop size is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so you must purchase your ticket from our website in advance.
Welcome. Sign up and get your ticket from here.
[https://holvi.com/shop/UDUMBARA/section/pottery-wheel-workshops-keramiikka-kurssit/spring-2026-kevat/](https://holvi.com/shop/UDUMBARA/section/pottery-wheel-workshops-keramiikka-kurssit/spring-2026-kevat/)
Join us for a challenging, fun, and relaxing time creating with local wild clay and socializing with friends. Udumbara Pottery Studio in Kallio, Helsinki, welcomes pottery students of all experience levels to come and enjoy pottery wheel lessons within a small group setting.
Osaamme myös suomea, tervetuloa. Vi talar också svenska, välkommen.
Creative Activities for Kids 7+
Motley ry, in collaboration with MIITTI, is happy to present our Spring-26 schedule of FREE, FUN and FRIENDLY creative community workshops for children and young people, including embroidery, tufting and 3D greeting cards, led by our lovely, kind and professional teachers!
***Check the individual dates for each activity in the registration form further down!***
WHERE:
The workshops will take place on Wednesday evenings at:
**Tallipääty, MIITTI office at Lapinlahden Lähde, Lapinlahdenpolku 8**
This year we are able to provide a range of children and young people's creative activities free of charge (materials included too), thanks to a grant from a foundation Brita Maria Renlunds minne sr.
While we are still working on our own website, more details of each workshop can be also found in:
[https://www.instagram.com/motley_project/](https://www.instagram.com/motley_project/ "https://www.instagram.com/motley_project/")
**Sign up now to book a space before they fill up!**
Sign up through this Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexw_M9lC4hUNJ2a0zx3qzhzI63Ob4eEnn0hseCnOGwis__7w/viewform
…or by emailing us:
motleyproject2025@gmail.com
Join MIITTI's Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
IG: [instagram.com/miitti](https://instagram.com/miitti1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtRTGOrk9UHok74sN2rBKO0MbPmdDN1rkKT0itIGvT4XlR6Nf1IuggnH_RAU_aem_nDLv9Qv_6btmXIj1BMzD6w)1
Facebook: facebook[.com/miitti1](http://meetup.com/miitti1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiTNymBItpBzaNS4U5YckVkmX1lWvGTNmyrgrCjU0VyG5VbDkE0S2kc0vPRr_aem_7_pfV6MIaQSXAY1NFyFo3w)
Web: [lapinlahdenlahde.fi/en/projekti/miitti/](http://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/en/projekti/miitti/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvsDEGe0cfHYjb_stAotytR1P4VMnwu_n6rB015BsI18aHlGEvaFwN-N2xxS_aem_mNak8N9FjZKLR2oxot5L-g)
Badminton at Tali
Hello sporty population!
Join us for badminton and meet people from around the world! Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a beginner or already experienced.
**IMPORTANT**: Spots are limited, so please reserve yours in advance. Only registered participants can join to ensure fair access for everyone. If you mark “going” but do not attend, or fail to cancel at least 1 day before(By 9pm Saturday), you may be suspended from the next two sessions.
📍 Location: Talihalli Huopalahti
⏰ Time: 12:00–13:30
🏸 Courts: 9, 10, and 11
You can meet us at the entrance a little before 11:00 or come directly to the courts (**please do not enter before our booking starts**).
Who can join?
• Open to everyone, regardless of background or gender
• No badminton skills needed – beginners are welcome
• **Age limit: 16+**
Event is free, but please bring your rackets and indoor shoes, or you can borrow a racket from the hall for free if needed.
We are committed to making our events and activities accessible to those who need them most. Therefore, **individuals with a refugee background are welcome to attend free of charge without prior registration.** If you plan to join, simply send a message to Alaa to let us know you’re coming.
This approach is intentional. Many refugees and newcomers face practical, cultural, and psychological barriers that can make formal registration difficult or discouraging. By removing this requirement, we aim to create a more inclusive, low-threshold environment where participation feels safe, simple, and welcoming.
Our events are designed to support the mental health and well-being of refugees and immigrants, while also encouraging dialogue that challenges cross-cultural stigmas and stereotypes. We believe open access is an important step in building trust, increasing participation, and creating meaningful connections across communities.
After badminton, we'll enjoy Talihalli's sauna and maybe go to a local restaurant to grab some lunch after the game.
Warm welcome!
📞 Questions / Contact:
Alaa – 040 5656096
Arun - 050 3206169
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms:
WhatsApp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/miitti1)
[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/miitti1)
[Website](https://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/en/projekti/miitti)
Guided Meditations - Self Sabotage
Join us on **Fridays, 18:00 - 19:30** at **Lapinlahden Lähde** for a free session where we’ll explore the topic of the week. **After 19:30**, you're welcome to hang out with us. Depending on what the group decides, we sometimes:
\- stay in\, enjoy tea and cookies and play board games
\- go out for dinner or order food\, feel free to bring your meal
\- Just engage in conversations
✅ Your **RSVP counts as your registration**, we expect you to **honour it**.
🤝 All conversations are confidential. What’s shared, stays in the group.
🌿 Small group, big heart: Everyone gets a chance to share.
🧘♀️ Come comfy, come curious.
💧 Bring water. Skip heavy meals & caffeine.
📍 **Tallipääty, Lapinlahdenpolku 8, Helsinki**
(Through the gate, first door on the left!)
**Kind reminder:** Last-minute cancellations or no-shows mean others miss out. To keep it fair, repeated cases may result in losing the spot in future sessions.
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms:
IG: [instagram.com/miitti1](http://instagram.com/miitti1)
Facebook: [facebook.com/miitti1](http://facebook.com/miitti1)
Web: [lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti](http://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti)
Whatsapp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
Friday afterwork@ Kallio Bar
You're more than welcome to join us and meet some new friends! Let the evening unfold and people shape the course of the night 😎
Come share your best (or worst) comedic mishaps, stories, and gossip in a relaxed, conversational meetup at **Kallio Bar** (right next to Street Bar) in Hakaniemi, Helsinki.
Beers from **€5** 🍺, wine bottles **€25** 🍾 — and there will very likely be extra discounts 😉
Later in the evening, we might head to a nightclub or karaoke together 🤗
Hope to see you there!
Product Development Events Near You
Connect with your local Product Development community
Building Momentum: From Ambiguity to Execution
**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.**
Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations.
In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch.
You’ll walk away with insights on how to:
* Build and sustain momentum across teams
* Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction
* Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments
Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward.
Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals.
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Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host.
Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
PLEASE NOTE!!!
This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch.
All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing).
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On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends.
All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here:
[https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams)
(Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!)
No game development experience required!
If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here:
[https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1)
Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com
with the following:
Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact.
Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates:
[https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)
TBD
**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**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Building Scalable Customer Identity Resolution Pipelines on AWS Using AI
Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs.
This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context.
We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing.
**SPEAKER BIO**
Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/)
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/)
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Site Building with Etch (Class 02 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below.
**Introduction:**
Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development.
As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward.
Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there.
**The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:**
* Class 01 - TBD
* Class 02 - TBD
* Class 03 - TBD
* Class 04 - TBD
* Class 05 - TBD
* Class 06 - TBD
* Class 07 - TBD
* Class 08 - TBD
* Class 09 - TBD
* Class 10 - TBD
Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch:
* **Introduction to Etch Interface:**
* Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components.
* **Visual Site Building:**
* Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures.
* **Styling and Design:**
* Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts.
* **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:**
* Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites.
* **Component Building:**
* Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements.
* **Performance Optimization:**
* Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices.
* **Advanced Features:**
* Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality.
The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.
CHROMA @CCAD
FREE event
[https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma)
Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m.
CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements.
It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all.
Many exhibitions including...
**Game Art & Design:**
**DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**


























