Software QA and Testing

**Agenda:** * 6-6:30 pm: Networking and food/drinks * 6:30-7:15 pm: Announcements and presentation * 7:15 pm-7:30 pm: Q&A and close-out **Hacking the Stack: Using OpenSearch Dashboards as an Application Framework** Most developers treat OpenSearch Dashboards (OSD) strictly as a visualization layer—a place for charts and graphs. They are missing the bigger picture. OSD is a powerful, untapped environment for full-stack application development. In this session, we peel back the architecture of **an enterprise-grade risk, compliance, and security platform built entirely *on top of* OSD**. We moved beyond simple plugins and pushed OSD to its limits to create a seamless, interactive application experience. Join us for a deep dive into the engineering reality of the OpenSearch stack, including: * **The Analysis:** Why the OpenSearch stack beat out the competition. * **The Build,** **Beyond Visualization:** How to implement custom React components to build complex workflows and interactive UIs within OSD. * **The Integrations:** Integrating Wazuh for agent management and ingesting data at scale. * **The “Gotchas”:** Honest, real-world lessons on data handling, state management, and what to look out for. **If you are ready to push your plugins from “reporting tools” to “robust software,” do not miss this session!**

**Agenda :** * 4.45 to 5.00 PM ET: Food and Networking * 5.00 to 5.50 PM ET: "Data Science & Machine Learning with Microsoft Fabric" Hello Everyone! Please join us for our March 12th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided. You will need a government-issued ID to enter the facility.** **Title:** Data Science & Machine Learning with Microsoft Fabric **Description:** Explore Microsoft Fabric’s integrated Data Science experience across ideation, preprocessing, modeling, & deployment. Learn how to ingest and prepare data via OneLake and Lakehouse, leverage Notebooks, Data Wrangler, Spark, SynapseML, MLflow for experimentation, & operationalize predictions with batch scoring and Power BI direct integration. Also, learn to build generative AI Q&A systems using Fabric Data Agents. **Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. **Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception. We will meet in Room Lake Anne. We hope to see you all there!!!!

The March CyberTech event is here! Join us on **Tuesday, March 10, 2026,** at **Honor Brewing Company** at **42604 Trade West Dr, Sterling, VA 20166**! Want a custom name tag to enhance your networking opportunities? Register here and yours will be ready at the door: https://share.hsforms.com/1I2T6owXXQQuNRM3YQpGzAgdwxz1 In this era of nonstop digital transformation, it's easy to chase the newst tool or the next silver bullet. But while leading at the **federal CISO level**, where the stakes are highest, our speaker sees a consistent truth: **great teams win on the basics.** Join us for an exciting evening with our incredible spotlight speaker, **TraudLinde Clark**, the **Owner & CEO of Ground Truth Solutions!** **TraudLinde Clark** has forged a career in tech from the mailroom to **federal CISO experience**. She's not only navigated change, she has anticipated it, shaped it and turned change into a competitive advantage! With **22 years of federal service**, TraudLinde has led enterprise IT and cyber operations supporting national security, law enforcement, and public safety mission across **200+ locations worldwide**. She's directed large scale modernization efforts such as advancing **cloud, AI/ML, and DevSecOps adoption** while overseeing governance, incident response, and compliance under NIST and Executive Order mandates. A proven builder of **resilient teams** and complex programs, TraudLinde has aligned tech strategy to national priorities and delivered mission critcal systems with discipline, speed, and measureable impact. Join us next month to meet **TraudLinde Clark** and learn how to level up your cyber team dynamics! **Agenda** 5:30 Social hour and networking begins 6:10 Welcome 6:20 Spotlight Speaker - **TraudLinde Clark** 6:50 Q&A 7:00 Open Mic & Networking Continues 7:30 Adjourn

**The NoVA Forward Party's March 2026 Social Event will be at Pisco y Nazca Gastrobar in Reston on Wednesday, March 11th starting at 6:30 PM.** Forward Party members and guests will have an opportunity to socialize with each other, learn more about the Party and other opportunities to participate, all while enjoying wonderful food and drink! Pisco y Nazca is located [about 10 minutes away from the Reston Town Center Metro Station on the Silver Line.](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Reston+Town+Center,+Reston,+VA+20191/Pisco+y+Nazca+Ceviche+Gastrobar,+1871+Explorer+St,+Reston,+VA+20190/@38.9556926,-77.3640052,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b64819e3b9a3af:0x79660a279d78850f!2m2!1d-77.360184!2d38.952766!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b64995fc72437b:0xaa8dff8eae11a6ab!2m2!1d-77.3601954!2d38.9586109!3e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) Pisco y Nazca is also located right next to two Parking Garages, both a couple minutes walk away ([Red](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Red+Garage,+12025+Town+Square+St,+Reston,+VA+20190/Pisco+y+Nazca+Ceviche+Gastrobar,+1871+Explorer+St,+Reston,+VA+20190/@38.9579213,-77.3612486,18.62z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b64819561cb327:0xc3553158d6b54294!2m2!1d-77.3605819!2d38.957638!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b64995fc72437b:0xaa8dff8eae11a6ab!2m2!1d-77.3601954!2d38.9586109!3e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) & [Orange](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Orange+Garage,+Library+St,+Reston,+VA+20190/Pisco+y+Nazca+Ceviche+Gastrobar,+1871+Explorer+St,+Reston,+VA+20190/@38.9579887,-77.3604528,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b6481934febbbd:0xb0133ef1caf8fadd!2m2!1d-77.3588211!2d38.957565!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b64995fc72437b:0xaa8dff8eae11a6ab!2m2!1d-77.3601954!2d38.9586109!3e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) Garages). Here are Menus for attendees to help decide what they would like to enjoy during our Monthly Social (Gluten-Free Options are available upon request): * [Beverage Menu](https://piscoynazca.com/wp-content/menus/reston/PYNRES_Beverage.pdf) * [Happy Hour Menu](https://piscoynazca.com/wp-content/menus/reston/PYNRES_HappyHour.pdf) * [Dinner Menu](https://piscoynazca.com/wp-content/menus/reston/PYNRES_Dinner.pdf) Note: Happy Hour Service will be available during the first half-hour of our Monthly Social (6:30 PM - 7:00 PM). Attendees will be expected to pay for their individual or group items. We look forward to seeing you!

This month, we'll have a recorded talk, followed by discussion, on API design and single-header libraries. How should we structure and program libraries to impose as few usage constraints as possible? We’ll look at [the STB libraries](https://github.com/nothings/stb) and other examples as case studies. We're still at the West End Library - see the location in the sidebar for details. **Agenda:** \- 2pm \- 3pm: Library discussion \- 3pm \- 4pm: Open\-ended discussions\, presentations\, etc\. \- 4pm \- whenever: We'll go get food nearby\! **What we do** Presentations on lower-level, foundational programming topics, ethical software, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and discussion. **Who we are:** We are all about handmade software. Rather than focus on frameworks, heavy abstractions, and buzzwords - we typically create projects or research topics that build an understanding of foundational computing concepts, essential data structures, and hardware/software interaction. **What to bring?** Bring a laptop, project, or just a curious mind. If you're not sure you're ready to contribute, don't worry: we're all here to share our passions and hone our craft. **If you arrive late:** Please enter the room quietly as to not disrupt anyone that is presenting. You can take any empty seat.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – March 11th Business Presentation** **Featuring Q Studio** **Wednesday \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us for an engaging and forward-thinking presentation as we welcome **Q Studio** to the 1 Million Cups Loudoun stage. *** ## **About the Business** Q Studio operates on the belief that **peak mental performance** is a state of optimal functioning — where individuals intentionally control their thoughts, understand their emotions, and respond with clarity and wisdom to opportunities and challenges. Through science-backed **Mind Skills**, Q Studio helps individuals strengthen focus, resilience, emotional regulation, and performance. Their digital platform, the **MyQStudio app**, provides unlimited access to micro-learning courses, personalized assessments, practical techniques, habit-building tools, progress tracking, and a supportive member community — all designed to build sustainable mental excellence. Beyond individual development, Q Studio partners with organizations to help teams integrate Mind Skills into everyday work. With customizable tools, reporting, and expert guidance, companies gain insight into how developing Mind Skills as a core competency drives engagement and performance at every level. *** ## **Target Markets** Q Studio serves: * Organizations seeking workforce upskilling * HR and talent development leaders * Corporate teams focused on engagement and performance * Businesses looking to strengthen leadership and team resilience *** ## **Current Business Focus & Barrier** As Q Studio continues to expand, they are seeking feedback around: * Hiring strategic personnel * Expanding market reach * Scaling sustainably * Strengthening positioning in B2B markets Insight from leaders who have scaled teams, grown SaaS or app-based platforms, or expanded into new markets would be especially valuable. *** ## **Why Attend?** * Learn how mental performance directly impacts workforce success * Offer insight to a growing, innovation-driven company * Connect with business leaders focused on growth and development * Be part of a collaborative, solutions-oriented conversation **About 1 Million Cups** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us for coffee, connection, and a powerful conversation about unlocking peak performance in individuals and organizations. We look forward to seeing you there.