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BrowserStack QA Meetup : Modernizing Legacy Projects with AI Agents
Join us for a groundbreaking session on how **AI Coding Agents** are changing the game for legacy modernization. We aren't just talking about code completion; we are talking about autonomous agents that can refactor, document, and migrate entire modules with precision.
**🚀 Session: Modernizing Legacy Projects using AI Coding Agents**
In this deep-dive session, we will explore how to leverage the latest generation of AI agents (like Cursor, Windsurf, Devin, or custom LLM pipelines) to tackle technical debt that would normally take months to resolve.
**What We Will Cover:**
* **Automated Refactoring:** How to use agents to identify code smells, untangle spaghetti code, and implement modern design patterns without breaking functionality.
* **Language & Framework Migration:** Strategies for using AI to translate old syntax (e.g., Java 8 to 21, jQuery to React) while preserving business logic.
* **Test Generation:** How to generate comprehensive unit and integration tests for legacy code that currently has zero coverage, ensuring a safe modernization path.
* **Documentation Recovery:** Using AI to reverse-engineer documentation from undocumented legacy systems.
**Why Attend?**
Legacy modernization doesn't have to be a painful, multi-year slog. Come see how AI agents can act as your force multiplier, turning a daunting migration into a manageable, automated workflow.
Longevity Networking Dinner at Robertson Quay
### **Longevity Networking Dinner at Robertson Quay**
hosted by Kamil Pabis
Open networking session, pay as you go. Get to know other people interested in health, longevity, exercise, geroscience, medicine or radical lifespan extension and technological progress. Special guest Dr. Jake P. Taylor-King who works on age-related bone loss using singe-cell data and AI.
Jan 28, at 7pm
Bella Pizza
30 Robertson Quay, #01-09 Riverside View
Real Estate Investing 101: Buying Property for Personal or Investment Use
Whether you are looking to buy your first home or considering investing in real estate properties, this meetup is perfect for beginners in real estate investing.
Book Coach Douglas for an informative session on the basics of real estate, different investment strategies and how to make the most out of your property purchase for personal use or as an investment.
Take the first step towards achieving your financial goals through property ownership. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow your real estate knowledge!
AURA SOMA® BASIC TRAINING
You will experience how the living energies of colours, plants and crystals contained within the Aura-Soma® Equilibrium bottles, and Pomander, Quintessence, Archangeloi, Color Essence and supporting vibrational tools can nurture and support the different levels of your being.
YACEP – Yoga Alliance® Continuing Education Program for yoga teachers.
Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®s) who take courses with us, this training course count towards meeting your Yoga Alliance® Continuing Education Requirements (YACEP).
*You will receive a Certificate of Completion fully recognised by Yoga Alliance at the end of this course.*
**Format:** Talk 20%, Practices 70%, Q&As 10%
**Wear:** Loose, comfortable, layered clothes to sit on
**Bring:** Lots of water, notebook and pen
**Location:** The course will be held at SPACE2B, 2B Stanley Street, Singapore 068721
**Enquiries:** Whatsapp **8893 8629** or Email: **[info@space2b.sg](mailto:info@space2b.sg)**
2026 Investment Outlook & China Market Insights with Industry Veteran
2026 Investment Outlook & China Market Insights with Industry Veteran
## Overview
2026 investment market outlook and gain insider strategies on China market entry by our Singapore veterans.
Join this **exclusive, small-group session** where seasoned industry leaders share **firsthand perspectives on the 2026 investment outlook** and **real-world lessons from doing business in China**.
Designed for business owners, investors and professionals, this session combines **market intelligence**, **on-the-ground China experience** and **high-quality networking** in one afternoon.
Pls use the below EB link for details and RSVP:
[https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/1977582719148?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/2026-investment-outlook-china-market-insights-with-industry-veteran-5-tickets-1978207721547?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Social chess after work
This is at Asia Square Tower 1 of Citigroup near Downtown MRT.
We'll be at the outdoor lunch tables in the common area near Asia Square Tower 1. Look for people with chess boards.
We are always on, have never missed a Wednesday (except for Covid). Rain, Hail or Shine we are on (under cover). Even public holidays.
Please bring a tournament sized chess board/pieces if you have one, as there is always more people than boards.
This Chess meetup is for all levels of play, open to everyone free of charge regardless of race, gender or age. I will always find you an evenly matched opponent. No one should feel intimidated or embarrassed to play. It's Social Chess!
Look forward to seeing you at the social chess meetup where we'll play some games, go through a famous game and for those interested, have a drink afterwards.
If you're new to chess, come along and we'll have fun going through how the game works
Asia Square Building Management have kindly granted permission to use their tables for this Chess Meetup on the proviso that we are orderly and we return the tables to original configurations after use (taking care not to damage the edge of tables).
We have been featured in the Straits Times.
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/after-work-chess-group-checks-all-the-right-boxes ( http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/after-work-chess-group-checks-all-the-right-boxes )
Cheers
Brad
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AI Builders Co-work + The Stage: Shipping Real Products Solo with Claude Code
**Friday is our open co-working day.**
****People come to work on their own projects, take breaks together, and usually stay through the afternoon. It’s quiet, focused, and builder- and founder-led.
You can arrive anytime from 10AM. Most people show up after lunch and settle in before 1.30pm. Bring your laptop. Grab any open seat. Stay as long as you like.
At 1.30pm, we pause work briefly for a shared session called The Stage, then everyone goes back to working.
This is how Fridays here work.
**The Stage @ 1.30PM**
*The Stage is a short, open-format session where builders and founders share something they are actively working on. A workflow, a technical breakdown, a lesson learned, or just a topic keeping him/her up at night.*
*The goal is to spark ideas you can try immediately after, during the same afternoon. After the session ends, most people simply open their laptops again and continue working.*
*After the session, we go back to work.*
[John Ang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnangrs/)
*Founder & CEO, HaskyOS*
*Previously Head of AI Engineering, Temus, taking products from discovery to production.*
The usual setup is clear: PM writes the spec, designer makes mocks, engineers build, QA tests. That’s how software used to be shipped.
John has been testing a different approach.
After years moving between AI engineering, technical PM, and engineering leadership, he started building complete products solo using Claude Code and a structured framework he calls System PM SDLC.
What began as a curiosity in bringing personal projects to life has turned into a repeatable way of running active client deployments with a new business model.
In this session John will walk through his framework, show a live demo of how he works, and share what he’s learnt about where AI helps and where it does not.
At the end of the session, he hopes he can provide you with a concrete framework you can try yourself, and a clearer perspective of how small the gap between idea and shipped product can be with the right processes in place.
After the session, we go back to work or hang out to network.
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**RSVP here >** [https://luma.com/fxklskiu](https://luma.com/fxklskiu?utm_source=meetup)
AWS User Group Meetup January 2026
🚀 **Kicking Off 2026 Together – First AWS Meetup of the Year**
Hello AWS Community! A new year is here, and we are starting 2026 the best way we know how, by coming together to learn, build, and share real world AWS experiences. Join us on **Thursday, 29th January 2026**, for the first AWS User Group Singapore Meetup of the year at the AWS Singapore Office, IOI Central Boulevard.
This meetup marks the beginning of another exciting year for the community. Expect fresh perspectives, practical cloud lessons, and conversations shaped by what teams are building right now. Whether you are setting goals for the year ahead, exploring new architectures, or simply reconnecting with fellow builders, this is the perfect place to start 2026 strong.
Let us set the tone for the year ahead and grow together as one AWS community.
📢 **IMPORTANT! Registration Information**
To ensure a smooth check-in process, please take note of the following:
✅ Confirmed attendees will receive a confirmation email before the event titled **"AWS User Group Singapore: Registration Confirmed for AWS User Group Meetup – January 2026"**. You must present this email at the Level 1 Concierge to gain access to Level 5 for attendance verification.
🚶 Walk-ins (those without a confirmation email) will only be considered if the venue has not reached full capacity. Priority will be given to registered attendees with confirmation emails.
🔒 Strictly enforced: No confirmation email = walk-in. Entry not guaranteed.
📅 **Date**: Thursday, 29th January 2026
🕡 **Time**: 6.30pm
📍 **Location**: AWS Singapore; 2 Central Blvd, IOI Central Boulevard East Towers, Level 5
🎤 **Meetup Track**
✅ **Lessons from Simulating AWS T3 CPU Throttling**
*📌 Goh Chun Lin - Grafana Community Lead, Singapore*
Chun Lin explores the CPU Credits system of AWS burstable instances (T3) and the architectural risks of the credit system. The session combines observability techniques with Amazon CloudWatch, Grafana, and Discrete Event Simulation (DES) to reveal how to visualise and model the token bucket algorithm in AWS.
**✅ Automate and Optimize your Kubernetes / EKS**
*📌 Amit Pahwa - Director, Solutions Engineering - APAC Cast AI*
**✅ The Real Battle Begins After You Build the Agent**
*📌 Lahiru Ratnayaka - Software Engineer (Leading Southeast Asian Bank)*
Building an AI agent is just the beginning. This session looks beyond the initial build to explore the challenges that emerge as agents move toward real-world use and how AWS Bedrock AgentCore fits into this journey from an engineering perspective
**Workshop Track:**
🚨 Complete **BOTH** Steps to Confirm Your Workshop Registration!
1. RSVP on Meetup
2. Fill out this [Google Form](https://forms.gle/dLkxS26dJQ1dunPr9)
✅Topic: Amazon GuardDuty & Amazon Detective
📌Host: *Loi Liang Yang – Principal Security Specialist Technical Account Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS)*
This workshop is a deep dive in threat detection and response use cases for Amazon GuardDuty and Amazon Detective. Amazon GuardDuty is a threat detection service that continuously monitors your AWS accounts and workloads for malicious activity. Amazon Detective simplifies the investigative process and helps security teams conduct faster and more effective investigations.
💡 **Pro Tip:** Arrive early to avoid queues and secure your seat for the sharing sessions!
Additional Highlights:
🍕 Pizza Time: Begin your evening with some delicious pizza at 6:30 PM, courtesy of our generous sponsor, AWS. Vegetarian and halal options will be available.
🍻 Post-Meetup Networking: Stick around for casual networking over drinks. Let’s forge new connections and continue the conversations!
🎁 AWS Swag & Promo Codes: Don’t miss the chance to win exclusive AWS swag and promo codes. Prizes will be drawn for attendees present at the event—so stay till the end!
**Connect with us here!**
Meetup: [AWS User Group Singapore](https://www.meetup.com/aws-sg/)
LinkedIn: [AWS User Group Singapore](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aws-user-group-singapore/)
Discord: [https://discord.com/invite/nkZagBG](https://discord.com/invite/nkZagBG)
Please reach out to us at **[aws.usergroup.singapore@gmail.com](mailto:aws.usergroup.singapore@gmail.com)** for collaboration or other enquiries!
🔐 Grafana x AWS User Group Singapore
🚨 **IMPORTANT – REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED VIA THE AWS UG SINGAPORE MEETUP PAGE**
👉 **Please RSVP here:**
🔗 [https://www.meetup.com/aws-sg/events/312539597/](https://www.meetup.com/aws-sg/events/312539597/)
📌 **This event is hosted under the AWS Users Group Singapore.**
📩 All attendees **MUST** register via the link above to receive a confirmation email and secure access to the AWS Singapore building.
❗ Registrations on this Grafana Meetup page will **NOT** be considered valid for building entry.
**👋 Hello Grafana & Friends!**
This month, we are excited to partner with the **AWS User Group** for a collaborative evening of tech!
We are bringing the worlds of **Observability** and **Cloud** together. You can expect a mix of sessions covering architectural deep dives, cloud best practices, and advanced monitoring techniques.
**🚀 Grafana Feature Session:**
**Topic:**
**Lessons from Simulating AWS T3 CPU Throttling**
**Speaker:**
Goh Chun Lin – Grafana & Friends Community Lead, Singapore
**Synopsis:**
We often use AWS burstable instances (T3/T4g) to save money, but "Unlimited Mode" can mask architectural inefficiencies by converting performance bottlenecks into silent financial debt.
In this session, we go beyond standard metrics to demonstrate **Predictive Engineering**. We will show how to use **Grafana** to visualise invisible infrastructure limits and expose the true cost of performance and how to use **Discrete Event Simulation** to predict architectural breaking points as well.
**🤝 Full Agenda:**
In addition to the Grafana session, we will be joined by speakers invited by the AWS User Group sharing insights on cloud and infrastructure at scale.
**👉 Please check the [Main Registration Page](https://www.meetup.com/aws-sg/events/312539597) for the complete lineup of speakers and topics as they are announced!**
See you there!
Turning toward the Heart, Traditional Silent Sufi Meditation Welcomes you!
The origin of Muraqabah lies in the saying of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, “Adore Allah as if you are seeing Him, and if you do not see Him, know that He is seeing you.”
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Please visit our webpage for more information (http://www.singapore.sufischool.org)
#BadgeLife in Singapore: An Introduction
⚠️ **REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED VIA [THIS GOOGLE FORM](https://forms.gle/fKG6vXcPmNK1APP39)**[ ](forms.gle/saLWmbr5XbwUX8Jp8)⚠️
**ABSTRACT**
Conference badges are more than just simple cards. Combining cyber security challenges with creative hardware electronics, #BadgeLife is a growing movement that bridges the gap between the digital and physical security.
At this meetup, we will explore the history of #BadgeLife with Singapore’s local scene rapidly carving out its own unique identity.
**ABOUT BADGELIFE QUARTER**
Badge Life Quarter provides a focused gathering for those curious about the intersection of cybersecurity, hardware hacking, and electronics design.
No prior experience in electronics design or soldering is required. Whether you are a seasoned engineer or a complete beginner, this meetup is the perfect starting point.
**SPEAKERS**
* **Terence Chan** \| Terence is a 3rd year NUS Computer Engineering student\, and also an electronic badge enthusiast\. He has made various Electronic Badges for NUS Greyhats GreyCTF and other similar events\. He is also currently interning at Espressif Systems as a Digital IC Designer\. [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/terence-chan-zun-mun/)
**SPONSORS**
* VENUE SPONSOR: [CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersg-tig-collaboration-centre)
**IMPORTANT NOTICES**
* Code of Conduct: [https://www.div0.sg/code-of-conduct](https://www.div0.sg/code-of-conduct)
* Terms of Use & Disclaimer Notice: [https://www.div0.sg/terms-of-use-disclaimer-notice](https://www.div0.sg/terms-of-use-disclaimer-notice)
Winsor park to Upper Peirce Reservoir Park, after hike can go brunch
Hike with friends
1/2/2026, 8.30am
Winsor nature park - Upper Peirce Reservoir Park
Along the hike, probably have brunch at nearby eateries
Join whatsapp group
https://chat.whatsapp.com/De0OteAzfM71TaNNGg6aBh
♟🎲💥 #laiplayleow will see you at GAME NIGHTS AT THE MUSEUM@ACM! ♟🎲💥
**Get gaming all weekend at ACM!** Enjoy friendly competition with an assortment of board games. Try new titles, revisit classics, and connect with the designers and communities shaping Singapore's thriving gaming scene!
All games are free to play. **Bring your friends or grab a seat and make new ones!**
**🤔 WHAT IS THIS AH? 🤔**
* **A tabletop initiative that #laiplayleow will be supporting!**
* This tabletop initiative is held at Asian Civilization Museum!
* **This is a non-ticketed initiative!**
**👥 HOW MANY CAN COME LEH? 👥**
We're tabling for a table of 5 - 6!
**FAQs:**
* **BYO games:** Feel free to bring your own games, but ACM will not be responsible for missing/damaged items.
* **F&B:** Food and drinks are not allowed in the Foyer. Visit Baker & Cook on Level 1 for a quick bite!
* **Gaming etiquette:** Please play with care and returm all pieces intact. Inform our gallery assistants if any are missing.
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BrowserStack QA Meetup- Columbus (March 12)
**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**
* **Details coming soon!** We are currently curating a special lineup of speakers and sessions. Watch this space for the full schedule.
**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:**
Coming soon!
[Gary Yu: GIS and Software Programming] (In-Person) #8
**GIS and Software Programming** (with a focus on Python and JavaScript) by **[Gary Yu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-yu-analyst/)**
* GIS Overview
* Programming Overview
* GIS History
* History of Programming
* A Cluster of GIS Software
* A Tale of Two Programming Languages (Python and JavaScript)
* How to integrate GIS Software in Python
* How to integrate GIS Software in JS
***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI generated) code!***
*(title subject to change)*
Food and drinks will be available.
**LOCATION:**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
**FREE PARKING:**
6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
DevOps Columbus January: Learn Infrastructure-as-Code Through Minecraft
## Details
\#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️
**Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group**
What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game?
Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure.
\#\#\# What we’ll cover
* Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform**
* Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure**
* Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning)
* How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click*
* Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time
\#\#\# Who should attend
* Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers
* Terraform users (new or experienced)
* Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples
* Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way
No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way.
Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐
Azure CBUS January: Learn Infrastructure-as-Code Through Minecraft
## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️
**Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus**
What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game?
Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure.
### What we’ll cover
* Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform**
* Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure**
* Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning)
* How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click*
* Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time
### Who should attend
* Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers
* Terraform users (new or experienced)
* Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples
* Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way
No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way.
Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
No Map Required: Geospatial Analytics Directly in Your Data Warehouse
The February Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **February 3rd, 2025 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined in person by **David Pickering**.
You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at
**[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
**[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
**[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
[Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27861114692350?p=lHdrSV1OOELhLnCiAg)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person.
If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails.
Agenda:
**5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees.
**6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details.
**7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment.
We hope to see you there!
Session Abstract
**No Map Required: Geospatial Analytics Directly in Your Data Warehouse**
Think geospatial analysis requires specialized GIS software? Think again. This session introduces you to shapefiles and spatial operations right inside your database—no mapping application required.
We'll demystify shapefiles (what they are, how they work, and where to get them) and show you how nearly every modern database —from DuckDB to Snowflake, supports spatial operations. You'll see practical demos covering spatial joins, distance calculations, and how to determine if two shapes interact with each other.
Whether you're a data engineer optimizing delivery routes, an analyst aggregating metrics by geography, or a BI developer building location-aware dashboards, this session will show you how to unlock powerful spatial capabilities already built into your database stack—no specialized tools required.
\*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.
Columbus Code & Coffee 83 @ 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!
AI Development Risk Case Studies and how Agentic AI is the future of Appsec
OWASP is ending use of Meetup, so I built an eventbrite for the event.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-development-risk-case-studies-and-how-agentic-ai-is-the-future-of-appsec-tickets-1981450622150?aff=oddtdtcreator
AI is transforming how software is designed, developed, and deployed, dramatically accelerating velocity while introducing new categories of risk. As organizations adopt AI-assisted coding, autonomous agents, and increasingly complex model interactions, traditional application security approaches struggle to keep pace. This talk examines emerging AI-driven risks through real case studies from the field, highlighting issues such as insecure code generation, data-leakage pathways, model manipulation, and evolving supply-chain threats. We will explore how engineering teams must adapt their people, processes, and governance models to secure AI-augmented development workflows effectively. The session will then introduce agentic AI as the next evolution in application security—autonomous systems capable of continuous analysis, multi-step reasoning, and real-time remediation. Attendees will learn how combining agentic AI with modern practices can reduce developer friction, improve coverage, and create a future-ready application security strategy designed for the demands of AI-native software development






















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