Software Modeling

There are many resources available for guidance on how to write code that is efficient and results in more sustainable software applications, but applying these at scale can be challenging, and often isn’t a priority for busy teams. GitHub have recently released Agentic Workflows, a way of specifying automation tasks in human-readable format to be performed by an AI agent as part of a GitHub Actions workflow. In this talk, Max Mizzi from GitHub's Sustainability team gives an overview of Agentic Workflows, and will demonstrate how they can be used to improve software efficiency through both structured green software rules and autonomous performance engineering. He'll finish by walking through a real-world use-case showing how the technology helped to dramatically reduce the energy consumption - and carbon footprint - of a major website. Come along if you want to learn more about using AI to improve the energy efficiency of your software. Check out the Green Software Brighton [website](https://greensoftwarebrighton.co.uk/) for links to previous talks. Arrive from 18:00 for pizza and drinks. Event will start at 18:30. We always head for a drink and a chat locally afterwards too. --- ***Thank you to Runway East for use of their space to host our events and to Silicon Brighton and the Green Software Foundation for supporting us.***

Chloë is a new model for our group! The session is held in the TRA Community Hall, Ground Floor, Simla House, Weston Street, SE1 3RL. All abilities are welcome to draw and meet likeminded people. Two hours of active dynamic poses from 2 to 25 minutes. £12.00 for the session. The group is run on a drop-in basis. Pay on the night. Cash or card. Artists are advised to bring their own materials although a small amount will be available for emergency use. I think that is everything but message me if you have any queries. Kind regards, Cliff

## Details Welcome to the DevSecOps London Gathering March Event on Wednesday 20 May. Along with our amazing talks we bring you the usual conversations, pizza and beer! **Location:** * 📍 **Venue:** Veracode, 36 Queen Street London, EC4R 1BN * 📅 **Date**: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 * 🕕 **Time**: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ## Talk 1 - James Bevan **Abstract:** DevSecOps teams scan everything except the system governing their processes: Jira itself. When Jira configuration drifts, controls fail silently - workflows skip security gates, permissions grant unintended access, required fields disappear. This session demonstrates how configuration drift creates security gaps and shows live detection across workflows, permissions, and automation. With agentic AI now modifying Jira configs, continuous monitoring of your control plane isn't optional. **Speaker Bio**: James is co-founder and CRO at Solcoro, building a platform that gives Enterprises and Atlassian Solution Partners real visibility into Jira Cloud environments. Alongside Solcoro, he also runs CROquet - a UK-based GTM consulting business. He takes on a small number of advisory and project engagements, focused on incentive design and revenue architecture. This combination lets him apply GTM theory in practice, both inside a SaaS business and across client environments. ## Talk 2 - Derrisa Tuscano **Abstract** The widespread deployment of Generative AI has introduced novel security incidents ranging from prompt injection and data exfiltration to misinformation cascades that traditional incident response frameworks are ill equipped to handle. This talk introduces a Practical Incident Response Framework for Generative AI Systems designed to bridge established cybersecurity standards with emerging AI assurance principles. I will discuss a response centric taxonomy that identifies six recurrent incident archetypes and presents a structured playbook aligned with NIST SP 800 61r3, NIST AI 600 1, MITRE ATLAS, and the OWASP LLM Top 10. Attendees will learn how to reduce the cognitive load on security teams during non deterministic AI failures by using tailored runbooks, RACI matrices, and Swimlane diagrams. Ultimately, the session will demonstrate how organizations can adapt traditional response models to operationalize AI incident response effectively. **Speaker Bio:** Derrisa Tuscano is a Cybersecurity postgraduate from the University of Warwick and a published researcher in Generative AI incident response. Her professional background includes leading numerous end to end project life cycles for Applied AI solutions at Quantiphi Analytics Solutions, where she specialized in architecting virtual agents within Google Cloud environments. Derrisa has been recognized with the WMG Excellence Scholarship and the Warwick Award for her commitment to skills development. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between enterprise cloud delivery and robust cyber risk management to ensure secure and compliant AI implementation. ##

**📣**AI didn’t just change how we build products, it exposed the cracks in how we design, ship, and make decisions. **This meetup brings together three perspectives on the real challenges of AI products:** getting users to use them effectively, managing unpredictability and trust, and rethinking product strategy when execution is no longer the constraint. Together, these talks shift the focus from technology to judgment, design, and product thinking. \#\# Agenda: **18:00** \- Gather & Mingle\. **18:30** \- Opening remarks\. **18:40** -"**Shipping AI features isn’t enough**" by Ellie Jacobs, Product Director LTX @ Lightricks **19:00** - **"Shipping Products That Are Almost Right"** by Meital Kochawi Levin, Senior Product Manager @ Bringg **19:20** - **"Product Strategy in the AI Era"** by Hadas Sheinfeld, VP Product @ ProductX.biz **19:40** \- Networking & Mingle Time **20:00**\- Close 🗣️First talk by **Elli Jacobs** **"Shipping AI features isn’t enough"** Users often fail to get value from AI-based features, because they don’t use them “correctly.” This talk explores the hidden gap between capability and usage, and how product teams can design experiences that guide users toward better outcomes without adding friction or requiring education. It’s about turning AI from something impressive into something reliably useful. 🗣️ Second talk by **Meital Kochawi Levin** **"Shipping Products That Are Almost Right"** Long before LLMs, non-deterministic systems forced teams to grapple with unpredictability, trust, and imperfect outcomes. This talk distills hard-earned lessons into a practical framework for building and managing such products—defining where accuracy matters, designing for failure, and turning users into active contributors to improvement. It offers a grounded approach to making “unreliable” systems feel dependable. 🗣️ Third talk by **Hadas Sheinfeld** **"Product Strategy in the AI Era"** AI hasn’t changed the essence of product strategy, but it has removed many of the constraints that once shaped it. As execution becomes easier, the real challenge shifts to prioritization, judgment, and building long-term advantage. This talk redefines how to think about strategy in a world where speed is no longer a differentiator, and exposes the gap between teams that truly have a strategy and those that never did. \#\# Audience: * CPO * VPs * Head of Product * Product Director * Product Pros 👉 Join us for an insightful and inspiring meetup packed with practical takeaways. \* The number of seats is limited , so do hurry up and book yours. \*\* Prior to the meetup, you will receive an email containing a QR code, which you will be required to present upon entry to the event. \*\*\*We’re aware of the Tube strikes in London next week, but fortunately, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday, train services are expected to operate as usual, so there should be no difficulty getting to the meetup.

We have a life model in a **single pose for three hours**. Usually **the same pose is repeated the following week so that you can give six hours to your work,** remember to book the same position for both weeks. Our studio is purpose built and well equipped with easels, drawing boards, clips and so on. We sell materials at reasonable prices so if you forget anything we should be able to help you out. We have professional lighting for the models and and full spectrum lights for the studio to give you a good experience. We break for 5 minutes for the model every 25 minutes and then for twenty minutes at 11.30am to have a cup of coffee and a biscuit (small charge). Our studio has a light and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, come and paint with us! We have a wonderful community of artists who join us each week. ### **Zoom** It is also possible to attend this session on Zoom, [have a look here](https://www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk/zoom-sessions/) if you are not familiar with Zoom and to understand our process. £15 – £25 for a single three hour session. [More info and bookings here](https://www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk/product/wednesday-morning-painting-and-life-drawing/)

This month we're celebrating the TENTH anniversary of the London Fabric User Group - having started life as the London Power BI User Group TEN years ago. We'd love you to join us at the offices of the aptly named Tenth Revolution to help us celebrate. # TENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH CHRIS WEBB Chris has presented at the user group every year in May to celebrate our anniversary, and we didn't want this year to be any different. **Power BI under the bonnet**: monitoring queries and refreshes using Workspace Monitoring, Log Analytics, Profiler and DAX Studio When you're performance tuning a slow Power BI report or refresh you need to know what happens inside the engine, and the good news is that the Power BI engine can give you all kinds of detailed information on its internals. But how do you get access to this? How can you understand it? In this session you'll find out: how you can get (almost) the same information on internals from Workspace Monitoring, Log Analytics, SQL Server Profiler and DAX Studio and when to use which; which engine events are relevant to queries and which ones are relevant to refreshes; and how you can interpret this information for tuning. **Agenda** 18:30 - Welcome, drinks, pizza & networking 19:00 - Main Session 20:00 - Help us celebrate at a local pub (details to be confirmed on the night) **Venue** Tenth Revolution offices in London. Aldgate House, 33 Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1DL Please provide your first and last name when registering for the event, as this is provided to building security to allow you entrance into the venue.

Sign up before the event starts at [www.thesocialsport.com.](http://www.thesocialsport.com./) Our New Sport Every Week session for Southwark Casual Sports Club. We will be playing badminton at Canada Leisure Sports Centre on Sunday, 24th May from 11 am to 12 midday. **What is Social Sport?** Social Sport was set up to face two main challenges in cities like London: 1. Limited opportunities for those moving here to meet new people and socialise in a genuine, healthy way. 2. Lack of casual sports clubs for young professionals. We started with our New Sport Every Week session, voted for by people in our community. Since then, we have played over 21 different sports. Additionally, we also play weekly sports, which are set up based on feedback from those who join our events! **Please note this session is popular and has a set number of places. If you do not secure your place prior to attending, and the event is full, you will not be able to play.**

‼️ **GET A QR CODE ON LUMA TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT‼️** -> [https://luma.com/bhfumnou](https://luma.com/bhfumnou) **Creative Vibe Coding at the Science Museum with ElevenLabs** ​Artists have spent the last few years hearing that AI will change everything. This event is about putting those tools back into creative hands. We’re taking over the Science Museum’s Smith Centre and teaming up with ElevenLabs for a relaxed night of music, art, experimentation, and social vibe coding. ​Whether you want to make an AI-powered instrument, a storytelling experiment, a poetic web page, or a generative artwork, this is your playground. Use any tools you like (ChatGPT, Claude, Lovable, v0, Cursor, Replit, and more) and get free access to ElevenLabs’ music and audio tools for the night. 🍻 ​**Format 🛠️** ​We’ll be teaming up in small groups of 3–4 people. We’ll provide a creative prompt to get you started, and then it’s heads-down building. The goal is to vibe, experiment with AI as a tool for expression, and make new things together. ​**New to vibe coding? ✨** ​No worries. We’ll provide simple starter ideas, example prompts, and tool suggestions so even complete beginners can get building quickly and without stress. ​**Schedule 🕒** ​(Please arrive between **6:45 and 6:50 PM** so we can begin on time. An earlier arrival is not possible!) ​**7:00** – Welcome **7:05** – Keynote Speaker & Educational Intro **7:15** – Challenge Brief & Team Formation 🤝 **7:35** – Round 1: Build 💻 **8:15** – Break (Snacks, drinks, swap ideas) 🍕 **8:30** – Round 2: Keep Building 🏗️ **9:00** – Optional Demos (Show what you made!) 📺 **9:15** – Hang out, network, make friends ✌️ **9:30** – Close ​**Who is it for?** ​Artists, musicians, designers, creative coders, and total beginners. If you want to understand AI better and like the idea of building in a friendly room (museum), you belong here. ​**What to bring** ​Laptop 💻 Headphones 🎧 A valid photo ID Curiosity & good vibes ⚡ ​**Important info** ​This event is **18+ only**. Please bring a valid photo ID for entry. Please enter via the **Group Entrance** at the Science Museum. We want to keep the evening welcoming and enjoyable for everyone, and reserve the right to remove attendees for disruptive or inappropriate behavior. ​**Accessibility ♿** ​The venue is very accessible, including for wheelchair users, and the museum has step-free access and accessible facilities throughout. ​**Location 📍** ​Science Museum (Smith Centre) **Group Entrance** Exhibition Road, South Kensington London SW7 2DD ​‼️ 👉 Limited capacity. RSVP ON [LUMA](https://luma.com/bhfumnou) required. ​By signing up, you consent to the collection and sharing of your name, email address, photos, videos, and software, unless you explicitly opt out by informing the organizers.

**AI is becoming part of many documentation workflows, but how do you turn that into a clear, repeatable strategy?** At this month’s meetup, we’ll focus on how to build an AI docs strategy by identifying gaps in your current approach, creating practical playbooks, and using automation to support consistent, scalable documentation. In this session, [Maddy Onyehara](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddalena-o-bb2372020) (Technical Writer, Cloudflare), [Jun Lee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/junlee98?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios) (Senior Technical Writer, Cloudflare), and [Anita Achu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-achu?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios) (Technical Writer, Upsun) will walk through how to approach AI in documentation in a structured way. This includes spotting where current workflows fall short, designing playbooks teams can rely on, and introducing automation that improves quality without adding unnecessary complexity. 🔔 **Note** Please note: spaces are limited, so please RSVP only if you’re able to attend and free up your spot if your plans change. 🗒️ **Agenda** **When**: Thursday, 21 May, from 6:00pm **Where**: The Gallery @ [The Corner](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xegvGx3qA9ysEgvA6) (42 Adler Street, E1 1EE) **What**: **18:00 - 18:30** Arrival **18:30 - 18:40** Welcome & Housekeeping **18:40 - 19:00** Presentation from our sponsor, [Document360](https://document360.com/) **19:00 - 19:50** Session: Build Your AI Docs Strategy **19:50 - 20:00** Q&A **20:00 - 21:00** Networking All times are approximate. **📍 How to find us** Enter the hotel, turn right, and pass the bar to find The Gallery meeting room. Look for WTD signs and friendly organisers. **📸 Photos** Please note that organisers may take photos during the event for the Write the Docs London community.

**Join a select group of senior technology leaders for a private lunch at Selfridges to explore how to architect AI systems that perform under pressure - without introducing unnecessary complexity or unpredictable costs.** **Please note:** We can only accept registrations via our official page. **A registration on Meetup alone will not be accepted as a confirmed entry.** 👉 **Register here to secure you space:** [https://events.couchbase.com/register/d317f9f4-1a09-4eea-9e60-c58138160052/](https://events.couchbase.com/register/d317f9f4-1a09-4eea-9e60-c58138160052/) In modern enterprise applications, performance is the backbone of user trust, and AI is quickly becoming mission-critical to delivering it. From managing high-concurrency workloads to real-time personalization at scale, platforms are under increasing pressure to deliver intelligent experiences instantly, reliably, and cost-effectively. However, for many organizations, the true challenge isn't experimenting with AI—it’s making it work at scale. *** ​This executive lunch focuses on the architectural hurdles of moving from AI prototypes to production-ready systems. Our presentation and the following conversations will focus on: * **Performance Under Pressure:** Maintaining sub-millisecond responsiveness during massive traffic spikes and critical processing windows. * **Cost Predictability:** Scaling Generative AI without infrastructure costs spiraling out of control. * **Operational Simplicity:** Reducing data stack complexity to accelerate time-to-market and innovation. * **AI-Native Infrastructure:** How Couchbase’s unified platform addresses context variability and fragmented architectures. ​**What to Expect** * ​**Executive Networking:** An intimate environment for senior technology, data, AI, and digital leaders. * ​**Strategic Insights:** Real-world examples of architecting for the future of retail. * ​**Premium Experience:** Private dining at one of London's most iconic locations

Join us on May 21st to learn, share, and network with some of the most experienced professionals who are passionate about AI/ML. This time, we’re excited to have **Revolut** as a special partner. Topics: \- Anton Repushko\, Lead Researcher\, Revolut: "Build Next-Generation Foundation Models in Finance" \- Nicolas Atienza\, Researcher\, Neuralk AI: "Gradient Boosting to Tabular Foundation Models: What Changed, What Didn't" \- Ivan Dolgov\, JetBrains: "Pre\-training at JetBrains: fast MoE perfectly fit for H100/200 GPUs" \- Kir Zharov\, Spinner AI: "Building the unified knowledge layer for self\-improving agents" More talks will be added soon You can submit your talk here: [https://forms.gle/wiWyD5sBqzZtCfpMA](https://forms.gle/wiWyD5sBqzZtCfpMA) If you’d like to become a partner for this or one of the upcoming meetups, message [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedorshabashev/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedorshabashev/) or [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirzharov/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirzharov/) In the meantime, you can watch the previously recorded talks: [https://youtube.com/@londonpytorchmeetup](https://youtube.com/@londonpytorchmeetup) Please subscribe to our channel! ❤️

Brand & Build with AI: Empowering Women in Techwith Google Developers Group London x Invicity Event Description What if your technical skills weren’t the only thing advancing your career? In today’s world, visibility is leverage, and the most impactful women in tech know how to build, showcase, and own their narrative. Join Google Developer Group London and Invicity(The Ultimate Global Membership Community for ambitious young professionals) for an evening designed to help you turn your skills into a powerful personal brand, using cutting-edge AI tools and real-world strategies. Whether you're a student, founder, early-career builder, or experienced operator, this event will give you the tools to stand out, get noticed, and unlock new opportunities. What You’ll Learn How to use Google Gemini & AI tools to craft standout LinkedIn content and CVs Building a credible technical presence through GitHub, portfolios, and blogs Turning your work into visible proof of expertise Why personal branding is a career accelerator (and how to do it authentically) How to navigate tax-efficient decisions when working in tech, from payroll and workplace pensions to setting up as a sole trader or limited company. Speakers Hear from an incredible lineup of women across tech,  data, and engineering: Kasia Dutch | Software Engineer @ Starling Bank A multi-award-winning engineer and founder of Code Your Confidence. Kasia is a career-switcher and mentor who has been recognized on the GirlCode Diversity & Inclusion Power List. She is an expert in technical storytelling and empowering women to communicate their value without apology. Onyekachukwu Faith Ojumah | Software Engineer & Technical Writer Faith is a full-stack developer and a passionate technical communicator. With experience spanning engineering and community leadership, she specializes in making complex technical concepts accessible. She will be sharing how to bridge the gap between "writing code" and "building a credible online presence." Ruchika Jha | Computer Science @ Northeastern & Robotics Lead A 5x Hackathon winner and Co-President of the Robotics Club, Ruchika specializes in autonomous engineering and Flutter development. She is also a national award-winning writer and professional Kathak dancer recognized by the UAE Ministry. As Workshop Lead, she combines technical depth with creative storytelling to help you build a multi-dimensional professional brand. Kim Qin | PA to the CEO @TBA Global & Founder of Nova Entertainment Kim is a founder, community builder, and startup operator working across accounting, tax, entertainment, and tech. As PA to the CEO at TBA Global, an international accountancy firm, she supports business operations and works closely with professionals, founders, and growing companies. She previously served as Operations Director at a tech company that raised £2 million in seed-stage funding. Kim also currently serves as Secretary of the UK Society of Chinese Accountants and as a Global Partner at a stealth-stage AI company, and is a member of the China Culture Promotion Association. She will be sharing practical guidance on setting up a company, tax efficiency, and navigating the financial decisions that come with building a career or business. 🛠️ Event Format 18:00 – Welcome & Networking (Powered by Invicity) - Meet ambitious, globally-minded women building across London 18:30 – Intro - GDG London & Invicity - Why we did this event? 18:40 – Talk 1 - Kasia Dutch - Master the ASK: How to Advocate for Your Success 19:00 – Talk 2 - Kim Qin - Tax Efficiency for Tech Professionals & Future Founders  19:20 – Interactive Workshop - ​Ruchika Jha - Visibility as a Career Catalyst - Google Gemini. Note: Bring your laptop. 20:15 – Networking & Food (Powered by TBA Global) - Get real-time feedback + connect with speakers & peers 💡 Why This Event We believe that for women in tech, the work doesn't always "speak for itself", you have to give it a voice. This event was born from a simple idea: your online story should do the heavy lifting for you. We want to empower every woman to leverage their visibility so that opportunities find them, rather than the other other way around. GDG London is proud to provide the platform and technical ecosystem to showcase this talent, while Invincity continues its mission to bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity. Together, we are building high-signal experiences that turn global potential into local impact. 🥂 The Experience Expect a thoughtfully curated evening with: High-quality networking (no awkward small talk) Hands-on, actionable insights Light catering & drinks A community of ambitious builders, creators, and operators Light catering & drinks – Generously supported by TBA Global, an international accountancy firm providing practical accounting and tax insights. 🎟️ Who Should Join Women in tech Students & early-career professionals Anyone looking to build a stronger professional presence Builders curious about AI, personal branding, and career growth 🤝 Our Partners A huge thank you to the partners making this evening possible: Halkin: Our incredible venue sponsor, providing a world-class space for the London tech community to connect. TBA Global: Our accounting and tax partner, supporting founders, professionals, and growing businesses with practical financial and tax guidance. 📍 Location & Details 📅 Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 🕕 18:00 – 21:00 📍 Venue: Hosted at Halkin Offices, South Bank, SE1 (Near Waterloo/Blackfriars) - Full address sent to confirmed guests Agenda --- Hosted By Goran Minov, Regional Technical Strategist | GDG Organizer I am a Cyber Security Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IAM). My passion lies in architecting secure Google Cloud solutions and building Android applications. I currently serve as a Senior Technical Account Manager at Okta. As a key member of the customer success team, I'm dedicated to ensuring customers fully maximise the value of their Okta investment, focusing on automation and efficiency within their identity and access management solutions. With a background that spans various technical and leadership roles, I bring deep expertise in transforming complex identity challenges into streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experiences. Stefan Cornea, GDG Organizer Chris Bouloumpasis, GDG Organizer Sara Mita Gabriel, Organiser Renuka Kelkar, GDG Organizer Sumith Damodaran, PM / GDG Organizer Tom Colvin, Organiser Tom Colvin is CTO of Apptaura, the app development specialists; and founder of Conseal Security, the mobile app security experts. He has been a developer for over 20 years and worked with Android since Cupcake. He is a Google Developer Expert in Android. Mihaela Peneva, --- Partners TBA Global (https://www.tbagroup.uk/) TBA Global — Experts in Global Tax, Product Compliance & Accounting 17+ years of experience | 60,000+ satisfied clients Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers helping businesses grow worldwide. Halkin (https://www.halkin.com/) Halkin is a London-based provider of premium, flexible, and serviced workspaces, offering private offices, coworking areas, and meeting rooms across 9 locations in areas like Mayfair and the City. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-london-presents-gdg-london-x-invicity-empowering-women-in-tech/.

**The main event: MxLDN** * **Date:** Wednesday 20th May * **Time:** 18:00 - 20:00 * **Location:** Dotdigital Offices, 9th Floor, 1 London Bridge, London SE1 9BG **Post event drinks & games:** * **Date:** Wednesday 20th May * **Time:** 20:30 - 22:00 * **Location:** Bermondsey Bierkeller, 2, 4 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY **About MxLDN** 20th May, Dotdigital's office, London Bridge, be there or be square! MxLDN is a bi-monthly event, open to anyone in the Magento and Adobe Commerce world – developers, merchants, marketers, agencies, you name it… We welcome speakers who dive into the detail of what's actually happening in ecommerce right now. Get in touch via hello@mxldn.co.uk if you'd like to speak at one of our future events. We host open conversation over free pizza, free beer…what more could you want? More? Here you go then, after the talks we’ll head down to Bermondsey Bierkeller for some post-event drinks and games. There’ll be air hockey, digital darts, pool tables, and shuffleboards galore! Save the date. See you there! Presented by: JH, Hÿva, & Dotdigital Reach out to us via email us at **hello@mxldn.co.uk**

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.

**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

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.

TOPIC (TBD): Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 7:15 - Break 6. 7:30 - Image Critique 7. 8:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: NIK Collection 8 Image Critique: Previous Photoshoot Images (iPhone images and Christmas Cards). If anyone has images they would like critiqued, please provide them at the beginning of the meeting. Providing Images for Critique: For now, I will collect images at the beginning of the meeting on a USB memory stick. My computer has USB-C ports, so a USB-C memory stick or one with dual (USB-C / USB-A) ports will be needed. Images should follow these format rules: JPG - 80% quality or higher 132 dpi resolution 2048 pixels across the long edge Embedded colorspace - sRGB

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

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). \-\-\- 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)