Software QA and Testing

This Friday, we're looking forward to meeting informally to discuss the latest tech news, the MWC, and just have a chat. Time: 19:00-20:30 Place: Bar Principal Details: Just a casual get-together, separate bills. If you're free, come along. Agenda --- Hosted By Joan Fuentes, Mobile software engineer Rosemarie Garcia, UX UI Designer Ekaterina Nosova, Product Manager Founder of Relato Network, expat in Barcelona, learning Catala, castellera. GDG Barcelona, Marcia Paola Rodriguez Briceño, Marketing & Tech Consultant Consultora de Marketing Digital y aplicación de herramientas digitales para impulsar marcas. Diseño tu plan de acción con las principales tácticas en marketing y las mejores herramientas digitales para que optimices tu presupuesto e impulses tu negocio. Digital Marketing Consultant and Application of Digital Tools to Boost Brands. I design your action plan with key marketing tactics and the best digital tools to optimize your budget and boost your business. Dani GN, Tech nerd Romina Elena Mendez Escobar, Cloud Soy Cloud & AI Architect con experiencia diseñando soluciones distribuidas en entornos multicloud, edge y on-premise, aplicando prácticas de MLOps, automatización y Generative AI. He liderado proyectos en sectores como salud, genómica, fintech, energía, turismo, automoción, retail, arte, construcción y sector público. Como docente universitaria, dicté materias como Inteligencia Artificial y Computación en la Nube, y actualmente me desempeño como tutora de tesis en temáticas como Big Data, NLP, infraestructura cloud y analítica avanzada, acompañando a estudiantes en el desarrollo de soluciones técnicas conectadas con desafíos reales de la industria. Formo parte de comunidades globales como AWS Community Builders y Google Women Techmakers, desde donde promuevo la divulgación tecnológica con enfoque en diversidad, educación técnica y liderazgo femenino. Además, soy speaker, mentora técnica y creadora de contenido, enfocada en compartir conocimiento aplicado a través de artículos, workshops y soluciones reproducibles sobre arquitectura de datos, herramientas open source, migración, automatización y aplicaciones de IA generativa. Me apasiona combinar innovación tecnológica con impacto social, colaborando en iniciativas que integran datos abiertos, ética en IA y educación accesible. Samar El souki, Product Designer With 6 years of experience in UX design, I craft user-centered solutions by combining research, wireframing, and prototyping to deliver intuitive and impactful digital experiences. Lizzeth Quinteros, Platform Engineering Lead Gabriela Soto, Data Management Specialist Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience in software development, including application life cycles and modern design. Skilled in analyzing workflows, business logic, and leading development teams while emphasizing best practices and communication. Active volunteer in tech communities addressing gender gap in STEAM and promoting social inclusion. Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-barcelona-presents-beer-friday/.

🚨IMPORTANT 🚨 due to venue requirements event time has been changed to 10:00! 🚨 🚀 Hey, everyone! The **largest English-speaking tech & business community from Andalucía** is now coming to Barcelona! What started as a bi-weekly morning coffee uniting like-minded entrepreneurial minds in Málaga ☕️ is expanding — and we’re bringing that same raw energy, openness, and connection to Barcelona. As always, there’s no formal agenda or moderation — just real, unfiltered conversations in English (and a bit of Spanish) 🗣️ Our focus remains the same: cultivating meaningful relationships, creating space to exchange ideas, share journeys, and learn from others building in the startup ecosystem 👥 It’s the perfect environment to test ideas, form new alliances, and spark unexpected collaborations — all over great coffee and breakfast. Let’s gather, connect, and dive into thoughtful conversations in a relaxed setting. Barcelona, we’re coming!

Hey guys!! **Do you want to learn how to play beach volleyball or you wanna improve you level?** *\>join us in 1:30 minutes of technical and tactical training\, we'll go through a dynamic learning process to understand the official sport 2vs2\, also we'll play free matches to put into practice our training\.* *\>we have different groups for each level\.* **where do we play and what do we need?** *\>we will play on the beaches of Barcelona\, you will be added to our whats app group where we will send you the location before each event\.* *\>bring sportswear\, water and good mood\, we will bring the training equipment\.* To confirm you spot text me to: (0034)-640214803 **ESPAÑOL** **¿Quieres aprender a jugar al voleibol de playa?** *\>Acompáñanos en 1:30 minutos de entrenamiento técnico y táctico\, realizaremos un proceso de aprendizaje dinámico para entender el deporte oficial 2vs2\, además realizaremos partidos libres para poner en práctica nuestro entrenamiento\.* *\>tenemos diferentes grupos para cada nivel\.* **¿dónde jugamos y qué necesitamos?** *\>jugaremos en las playas de Barcelona\, serás añadido a nuestro grupo de whats app donde te enviaremos la localización antes de cada evento\.* *\>traer solo ropa deportiva\, agua y buen humor\, nosotros traemos todo el equipo de entrenamiento\.* Para confirmar la plaza escríbeme al: (0034)-677863410

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**⛷️ Let's go for a great weekend of ski at La Massana (Vallnord) at Andorra. All skiing/snowboarding levels are welcome. (If needed you can also book skiing/snowboarding classes).** **⛷️Vamos a esquiar durante un fin de semana en la estación de ski de la Massana (Vallnord) en Andorra. No importa tu nivel de ski o snowboard, estas bienvenido/a. (si necesario, podemos organizar clases de ski/snow).** [Leer Castellano abajo] **Price:** **€325** (2 nights and 2 days + 2-day ski pass + breakfast:) Advance payment requested: €125 The remaining amount is to be paid 3 1 week before the start of the activity. **How we'll get there**: We'll be sharing private cars. When you sign up, you'll be invited to let us know if you have a car and how many people can come with you. Each passenger will pay €35 to the driver for gas and tolls. **Accommodation**: You’ll stay in **comfortable and modern rooms in the hostel just 50 meters away from the ski lift**, each with a **private bathroom**. * **Standard option:** Quadruple room (4 people) with private bathroom. If you prefer to stay in a double room (twin beds) or have a room just for you, you can choose to stay in the Marco Polo Hotel (3 stars) which is located at 5 minutes walk from the ski lifts. Here are the options: * **Double room option:** twin beds, you can choose this option for a **+50€ supplement per person**. * **Single room option:** You can also request a private single room for a **+120€ supplement**. All room upgrades are **subject to availability**. **What to bring?** ID card or passport (we'll cross the border),skiing clothes, sunscreen... ➕ **Includes:** 2 nights 2 breakfast 2 days of ski pass at Vallnord skiing station. ➖ **Not included:** Ski insurance (6,50€ x 2 days = €13) Ski/snow material rental (between €35 and €50 depending on the material) Transportation (€35 to pay to the driver for gas and tolls). **How to sign up?** Step 1: Sign up for Meetup on the attendee list Step 2: Make the payment of €125 [in our website: https://www.yepalo.com/events/skiing-weekend-in-andorra-16](https://www.yepalo.com/events/skiing-weekend-in-andorra-16) IMPORTANT: This is the only way to ensure a spot for the activity. #**Cancellation policy**: in case of cancellation till 30 days before the activity, we'll send you a voucher for the amount you have paid (valid 1 year), in case of cancellation inbetween 30 days and 7 days before the beginning of the activity, 50% of the total amount will be charged. In case of late cancellation (less than 7 days before), full payment will be requested. However, if you can’t make it and we manage to fill your spot with someone else, we’ll offer you a voucher for a future activity. ✨ In the unlikely event of slope closure the ski-pass will be refunded. See you! YEPALO! +34699444539 \-\-\-\-\-\- **ES** **Precio:** **€325** (2 noches y 2 días + 2 días de forfait + desayuno:) Paga y señal: 125€ El importe restante se abonará 1 semana antes del inicio de la actividad. **¿Cómo llegaremos ahí?** Compartiendo coches particulares desde Barcelona o con el bus. En el proceso de reserva, te preguntaremos si tienes un coche y cuántas personas pueden ir contigo. Cada pasajero le pagará al conductor €35 para cubrir gastos de peajes y gasolina. **Alojamiento** Nos alojaremos en **habitaciones cómodas y modernas en un hostel situado a solo 50 m del telesilla**, todas con **baño privado**. * **Opción estándar:** Habitación cuádruple (4 personas) con baño privado. Si prefieres quedarte en una habitación twin para 2 personas o tener tu propria habitación privada, puedes elegir quedarte en el **hotel Marco Polo (3 estrellas)** ubicado a 5 min caminando de los remontes. * **Opción doble:** en habitación doble (camas separadas), puedes elegir esta opción con un **suplemento de +50€ por persona**. * **Opción individual:** También puedes solicitar habitación individual con un **suplemento de +120€**. Todas las opciones están **sujetas a disponibilidad**. **Qué llevar:** Dni o pasaporte (cruzaremos la frontera), ropa de esquí, gafas de sol, protector solar. ➕ **Incluye:** 2 noches en alojamiento elegido 2 días de forfait en la estación de ski Vallnord 2 días de desayuno. ➖ **No incluye:** Seguro para el ski (6,50€ x 2 days = €13 ) Alquiler material de ski/snow (entre €35 and €50 dependiendo del material) Transporte (€35 a pagar al conductor para contribuir en la gasolina y peajes). **¿Cómo apuntarse?** Paso 1: Apúntate en Meetup en la lista de asistentes Paso 2: Hacer la paga y señal [en la web: https://es.yepalo.com/events/skiing-weekend-in-andorra-16](https://es.yepalo.com/events/skiing-weekend-in-andorra-16) IMPORTANTE: Ésta es la única forma de asegurarte una plaza para la actividad **Cancelaciones:** si cancelas con más de 30 días de antelación te enviaremos un código promo para que puedas utilizar el valor pagado para apuntarte a otro viaje (valido un año). Si cancelas con entre 30 días y 7 días de antelación, el 50% del total son debidos. En caso de cancelación de última hora (menos de 7 días), el importe total será requerido. Si no puedes venir y logramos llenar tu plaza con alguien más, te ofreceremos un vale para una futura salida. ✨ En el caso poco probable que las pistas de esquí esten cerradas, se devolverá eI valor del forfait de ski. Nos vemos YEPALO! +34699444539

**[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6JuLOG3HDMCwweahpKsqM)** No eres nada, no eres nadie, y menos eres lo que te limita. La identificación con alguien, con unas características, con una situación, con unas circunstancias, con una edad..., hace sufrir y nos cierra. No podemos decir que soy mi profesión, o que soy esto o lo otro. No puedes ya que cambias y además ¿cual es tu esencia? Tu esencia no tiene forma y es un espacio abierto en que no eres así o asá. Si entras en ti, en tu ser real, no puedes identificarte con nada, solo sentir paz y amor. Tu ser esencial no es inseguro, o muy sensible, o inteligente, o tonto. Y no puede ser maltratado, ni siquiera es lo que te dices. Ninguna categoría habla de ti. Al decirnos que somos lo que sea, lo alimentamos y aumenta, nos enganchamos a la forma, tenemos que defender ideas, opiniones, y nos esclavizamos a eso. El resultado es que tú disminuyes. Nuestra esencia es libre, pacífica y feliz. Si al **SOL que** **eres** le despejas las nubes, lo que crees que te define, lo que te condiciona, queda el sol. Pero siempre estamos buscando como si tuviéramos que encontrar o encontrarnos. Pero ¿y si estuviéramos presentes?... ¿Qué es estar presentes? Veámoslo, porque estás más cerca de la meta y del bienestar de lo que crees. La meta eres tú. Tú **ya** **llegaste** pero *no* *lo* *sabes*, eres el sol. Miguel Pou es premio Príncipe de Asturias y mediante reflexiones inspiradoras, experiencias transformadoras y *dinámicas* *participativas* te ayuda a abrazar tu vida, tú situación y a tí saltando barreras y desarrollando tu presencia auténtica en tu día a día. Después del Éxito de la conferencia "Me elijo a mí..." ven a un nuevo evento para entender los beneficios de soltar máscaras y para ser tú mismo. **Sobre Miguel Pou:** Es investigador y escritor con varios premios científicos, es formador de escritores y tiene 4 libros publicados. Profesor de comunicación, es coach y explora la conciencia, el psicoanálisis y la mejora personal. Puedes encontrar más información de Miguel en los siguientes enlaces: **[Artículo en el diario de Burgos](https://www.diariodeburgos.es/noticia/z1369fe2a-e02f-b9dd-cad556bbf2da5d8e/202103/el-despertar-de-una-conciencia-natural)** **[Blog sobre Miguel Pou](https://fafelixrodriguez.blogspot.com/2014/10/miguel-pou-escritor-naturalista.html)** coste: 3€ para costes de sala y organización. Al acabar iremos a un bar. ¡**Te** **esperamos** !😃

Pura Vida! 🌴✨💭 ¡Bienvenid@s a este rincón de pura buena onda en Barcelona! Aquí nos juntamos para charlar de lo profundo y lo ligero: filosofía que nos hace pensar, felicidad que se siente en el cuerpo y alma, y ese arte de vivir con bienestar real (inspirado en la esencia costarricense de "Pura Vida": una vida simple, agradecida, llena de alegría y sin estrés innecesario). Hablaremos de preguntas grandes como ¿qué significa ser feliz de verdad?, ¿cómo equilibrar mente, energía y emociones?, mindfulness, sabiduría antigua, energía vital... y cómo todo esto se conecta con el día a día en esta ciudad mágica. Todo en un ambiente relajado, abierto y sin juicios – mezcla de deep talks, risas, ideas locas y buena vibra. Ideal para pensadores curiosos, buscadores de paz interior, o simplemente quien quiera conectar con gente interesante. ¡Locals, expats, hablantes de español/inglés/catalán – todos bienvenidos! No hace falta ser experto en filosofía: solo ganas de compartir, escuchar y salir con más luz interior. 🌿😊 **Cuota de participación:** 5€ por encuentro (ayuda a cubrir el espacio y mi proyecto social - o mantenemos cozy y sostenible!) Próximos encuentros pronto – en parques soleados, cafés con encanto o rincones tranquilos de Barcelona. ¡Ven a vivir un poco más Pura Vida con nosotros! RSVP y únete a la aventura 💫 #PuraVidaBarcelona #FelicidadYFilosofia #BienestarReal #FilosofiaBarcelona #AcupunctureVibes #VidaConsciente

¿Cuál es la relación entre los filósofos y la ciudad de Barcelona? ¿Cómo pasaron por ella? ¿Qué reflexiones han surgido de su encuentro y cuáles siguen ocultas en los callejones de la ciudad? Como hacían los filósofos peripatéticos, la reflexión se desarrollará también en movimiento. En cada etapa, un filósofo y una idea permitirán que se desplieguen las ideas sobre la idea de ciudad. De hecho, el hilo conductor del recorrido es la propia idea de «ciudad». Será un pensar caminando, un cuestionar conociendo. El "Tour" es una experiencia colectiva de diálogo filosófico apta para tod@s, tanto para l@s que conocen bien la filosofía como para l@s que no la conocen en absoluto. Para todas las edades y perspectivas. El recorrido dura alrededor de 1 hora y 45 minutos. Al finalizar, podrás realizar un aporte libre, de acuerdo con lo que consideres que ha valido la experiencia. ¿Qué esperas para animarte a vivir esta nueva practica filosófica? CÓMO PARTICIPAR 1. Reserva tu presencia en Meetup 2. El aporte libre se podrá realizar a final del "tour" en efectivo o por: Revolut: +393388716566 Paypal: proemaci@gmail.com Transferencia bancaria: IBAN: IT25Y0760103200000070285267 (motivo del pago: Barcelona) ATENCIÓN: Si no puedes venir, por favor date de baja en Meetup o avísanos por WhatsApp (+34613937727). Las ausencias sin aviso podrán limitar la participación en próximos tours. ¡Gracias por tu colaboración! Importante: Para poder realizar el tour necesitamos al menos 3 personas inscritas. Si no se llega a ese número, tu reserva quedará válida para el siguiente tour disponible, si quieres y puedes.

⬇️ Únete a nuestro Grupo de Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd) ⬇️ Estamos en Instagram [www.instagram.com/redconsciencia_comunidad](http://www.instagram.com/redconsciencia_comunidad) 🧠 **Metafísica Aplicada** ✨ **Claves de la Creación de la Realidad** ¿Y si pudieras tomar las riendas de tu vida comprendiendo las leyes profundas que rigen la realidad? En esta conferencia exploraremos las bases de la **metafísica aplicada**, un enfoque que une sabiduría ancestral y visión contemporánea para ayudarte a transformar tu vida desde dentro hacia fuera. 🔍 **¿Qué abordaremos?** * Principios del **hermetismo** y su aplicación práctica. * El verdadero significado de la **ley de la atracción** (más allá del mito). * Las **Leyes de la Realidad**: cómo funciona el universo y tu papel en él. * El **proceso de transformación personal** desde la consciencia. * Herramientas para alinear tu mente, emociones y acciones con tus objetivos más profundos. 🎯 Ideal para personas en proceso de cambio, buscadores conscientes, emprendedores del alma y todo aquel que desee activar su poder creador. **Una experiencia que combina conocimiento, reflexión y claves prácticas para diseñar una nueva realidad.** **Ponente:** Alejandro Alonso **Colaboración**: 5€ (costes de sala y organización) **Formato**: Presencial y participativo. Conferencia + Debate + Social

**THE WHITE VILLA · Rooftop Brunch** A Sunday brunch in a private villa overlooking Barcelona, created especially for **international people living in the city** who want to connect beyond the typical tourist spots. We invite you to spend the morning on our rooftop terrace in Horta, surrounded by greenery, natural light and open views over the city. The setting is calm, elevated and intentionally curated — designed to make conversations flow naturally while you enjoy a complete brunch experience in a relaxed and welcoming environment. This is **not a crowded restaurant brunch**. It’s a slower, more personal gathering where expats and locals meet in a balanced atmosphere. Whether you’ve just moved to Barcelona or have been here for years, this is a space to connect, share experiences and build new friendships in a more meaningful way. The experience includes a full brunch and time to enjoy the rooftop setting throughout the event. It’s an opportunity to start your Sunday differently — away from the busy centre and closer to a community atmosphere built around shared tables and open views. **Ideal for:** – Meeting international and local people – Starting your Sunday differently – Expanding your social circle – Enjoying Barcelona from above 📍 **Location:** Private villa in Horta Exact address shared after confirmation 💰 **Price:** 20€ Limited spots to maintain the quality and balance of the experience. [More information](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GpKiIgR6ffS3hOmDw7A8GD) See you up The White Villa

Buenas! (English below) Cada día aparecen formas nuevas de aprender español, (y otros idiomas) apps nuevas, métodos de gramática, IA, videos de profes explicando cosas, y están todas genial. Si te ayudan a entender más y a hablar mejor están genial. El plan de este grupo es mejorar tu español con juegos, actividades reales y ejercicios para hablar más. Con la excusa de los juegos y las actividades corregimos la mayoría de errores: Palabras difíciles, confundir pasados, preposiciones, verbos que significan muchas cosas, ser y estar en pasado, frases con dos verbos o mas, subjuntivo, expresiones coloquiales, y también los errores "culturales”: ¿De que forma usamos los españoles el idioma en diferentes situaciones? La gente que participa es (casi siempre) muy simpática, y normalmente deja reviews muy positivas de las clases. Si te cuadra el plan ven a practicar tu español y hablamos de comida, de viajes, de trabajo, de cultura, de Internet, de temas locales, de noticias y de muchas más cosas. Para participar hay una contribución de solo 10€ por persona/ clase de 2 horas (materiales incluidos, bebidas no incluidas) o de 30€ por 4 clases. Vente y hablamos. Rafa. \-\-\-\- Hi! Every day there are new ways to learn Spanish, (or any language) new apps, grammar methods, AI, teachers explaining things on videos, and they are all great. If they help you to understand more and to speak better, they are great. The main plan in this group is to improve your Spanish with games, real activities and exercises to speak more. All the games and activities are a good excuse to correct the most difficult/ frequent mistakes: Difficult words, confusing past tenses, prepositions, verbs that mean many things, ser and estar in the past, sentences with two or more verbs, subjuntive, colloquial expressions, and also “cultural" mistakes: How we, Spanish people, use the language in different situations? People participating are (almost always) very nice, and usually leave very positive reviews of the classes. If the plan fits you, come to practice your Spanish and we'll talk about food, travel, work, culture, Internet, local issues, business, news and many more things. There is a contribution to participate of only €10 per person/2-hour class (materials included, drinks not included) or €30 for 4 classes. Let´s talk. Rafa.

**Hello Columbus!** **The community is buzzing and growing well.** **We are thrilled to bring our third BrowserStack QA Meetup on March 12th!** We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss. **What to expect:** * **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds. * **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately. * **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit. **Agenda** * **[Sam Gomez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueljgomez/)** is presenting "AI is more than LLMs: Choosing the right AI for your needs." **RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!** 📍 **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 📍 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017 📅 **Date & Time:** March 12, 6:00 PM **Stay Connected!** Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup? Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!** 🔗 [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW) **A Few Notes:** ✅ This is an **in-person event** ✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event. **TALK ABSTRACT:** AI is all the hype these days; however, despite (or maybe because of) the excitement around it, a high percentage of AI projects fail. Projects that are over budget, delayed, or that fail to scale past the POC phase are very common. In many of these scenarios, choosing the right approach can be as critical as the solution itself. Should you build a tailored machine learning model, leverage the power of large language models (LLMs), or integrate with AI copilots? Each option has unique strengths, trade-offs, and resource requirements, and the key to success lies in aligning your choice with your business goals and technical constraints. In this talk, we will go beyond the basic concepts and definitions to provide a practical guide that allows attendees to navigate these decisions through real-world case studies. We will examine scenarios in which different AI paradigms were chosen, discuss the factors that influenced those decisions, and outline the process for evaluating needs, constraints, and outcomes. From assessing data availability and team expertise to balancing cost and scalability, you'll gain insights into the critical considerations that guide the selection process. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear process for determining whether machine learning, LLMs, or copilots are best suited to your AI challenges and understand the resources and strategies needed to bring your chosen solution to life. This talk is ideal for decision-makers, technical leads, and innovators seeking to demystify AI implementation and maximize the impact of their investments.

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

One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that. As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact? Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization. We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM. 📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St Located in: The Shops at Worthington Ample parking is available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

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** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ 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!

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