System Administration

17:30-18:00 * Doors open * Welcome words by Zalando & WiMLDS 18:00- 18:40 **'Deploying AI agents at scale'** by **Valentina Halasi** **Abstract:** You've built AI agents with a framework like CrewAI or LangGraph. They work great locally. Now what? This talk covers the real infrastructure challenges of deploying multi-agent systems: handling long-running executions, managing stateful workflows, versioning deployments, and debugging complex agent behavior in production. Learn the steps from "works on my laptop" to production-ready, and discover why most teams end up building the same infrastructure stack. I'll wrap up with a live demo showing how to deploy agents with a single command, stream execution in real-time, manage secrets securely, auto-scale to handle concurrent runs, and version deployments with instant rollbacks, without building the full infrastructure yourself. 18:45-19:30 **'AI at scale in practice: Zalando Assistant'** by **Katya Mirylenka** **Abstract:** As artificial intelligence transforms the fashion industry, multimodal AI agents are stepping up to deliver deeply personalized shopping experiences. Using the Zalando Assistant (ZA) as a real-world case study, this talk dives into the practicalities of building and operating these complex systems at scale. We will explore why the e-commerce industry is moving beyond simple chatbots to sophisticated LLM-powered agents and how ZA processes complex user interactions to elevate the customer journey. Finally, we will unpack the behind-the-scenes technical hurdles of large-scale AI, including optimizing search and retrieval under heavy load, refining LLM evaluations, and handling complex product data. 19:30-20:30 Networking & Mingling

English below. Der Klang des Gongs erzeugt eine kraftvolle Welle, die durch den ganzen Körper fliesst, berührt jede Zelle, jeden Gedanken und jedes Gefühl, klärt, harmonisiert und führt zu tiefer Entspannung. Der Gong führt dich genau dorthin, wo deine Seele sein möchte. 💫 Mögliche Wirkungen der Klangtherapie: • Tiefe Entspannung • Befreiung von Anspannung • Abbau von Stress und Ängsten • Verbesserter Schlaf und erhöhte Konzentration • Regeneration des Nerven- und Hormonsystems • Emotionales und energetisches Gleichgewicht • Auflösung unbewusster Muster und Ängste • Verbesserung der Durchblutung und der Beweglichkeit, Entspannung der Muskeln 🎵 Klangtherapie ist eine uralte, spirituelle Methode der Heilung, Verjüngung und Transformation. Heute ist sie eine der natürlichsten Methoden, um mit sich selbst und seiner Lebensenergie in Verbindung zu treten. 💖 Kommen Sie und teilen Sie diese Erfahrung – lassen Sie uns gemeinsam in den Raum des Klangs eintauchen, wo sich der Körper entspannt, der Geist Frieden findet und das Herz sich daran erinnert, was Liebe ist. \-\-\-\- ENGLISH \-\-\-\- The sound of the gong creates a powerful wave that flows through the entire body, touching every cell, every thought, and every feeling, clearing, harmonizing, and leading to deep relaxation. The gong takes you exactly where your soul wants to be. 💫 Possible effects of sound therapy: • Deep relaxation • Release of tension • Reduction of stress and anxiety • Improved sleep and increased concentration • Regeneration of the nervous and endocrine systems • Emotional and energetic balance • Dissolution of unconscious patterns and fears • Improved circulation and mobility, relaxation of muscles 🎵 Sound therapy is an ancient, spiritual method of healing, rejuvenation, and transformation. Today, it is one of the most natural ways to connect with yourself and your life energy. 💖 Come and share this experience—let's dive into the space of sound together, where the body relaxes, the mind finds peace, and the heart remembers what love is.

Kommen Sie vorbei und lernen Sie care 4 kids kennen. Wir stellen uns vor, erzählen Ihnen über unseren Jobmöglichkeiten und beantworten alle Ihre Fragen. Wir sind im Starbucks an der Europaallee 7 (neben HB Zürich). Sie finden uns drinnen am Tisch . Auf dem Tisch sind care 4 kids Schablonen aufgestellt, damit Sie uns schneller sehen.:) Bitte bringen Sie Ihren vollständigen Lebenslauf mit und konsumieren Sie ein erfrischendes Getränk. Wir freuen uns auf Sie. *** Come and learn about care 4 kids and let us answer all your questions. Please find us at Starbucks Europaallee 7 (next to HB Zurich). We have care 4 kids sign set up so you can find us faster. :) Please bring us your CV and have a refreshing drink. We very much look forward to meeting you! ***

Come as you are to this calming, heart-centered yoga class that brings you back to your breath, your body, and your inner stillness. A space to unwind, stretch, and re-center - whether you're brand new to yoga or returning to your mat. The studio is warm and infused with good energy vibes. I look forward to your visit. First class is a trial and costs 20chf, after this class you can pay for a single class at 35chf or sign up for a 10er Abo for 4 months at 280chf or 6 months at 320chf.

💻 **Coworking Together – Focus, Connect, Create** Whether you’re a **freelancer**, working on a **side project**, doing **home office**, **studying** (maybe learning German 🇩🇪) or currently **looking for a job**, join us for a relaxed coworking session. 🤝 The idea is simple: **work independently, but together** We’ll meet on the **ground floor, on the left side**, where there are large tables facing a **bright window ☀️**: perfect for setting up laptops and getting into a focused flow. **☕** Around **10:30** we’ll take a short **coffee break** to get to know each other, exchange ideas, and for anyone who wants, briefly share what they’re working on. Coworking helps us stay **motivated, accountable, and connected** while working on our own projects 🚀 **🍽️** We’ll aim for a **lunch break around 13:00** for those who want to join. The place offers **great coffee ☕ and a large vegetarian buffet 🥗 (pay by weight)**, so everyone can choose what they want. The place stays open until the **evening** so you’re welcome to **stay as long as you like**. **🎉** This is our **first coworking session** . If people enjoy it, we may turn it into a **regular meetup**. Suggestions for other locations or potential **co-hosts** are very welcome. 📲 Join the **WhatsApp group** to stay updated and coordinate with the group. https://www.shieldmylinks.com/c/8y4sevwe

Ohne Vorkenntnisse / Solo-Anmeldung möglich Kursstart: Montag 23. Februar 2026 Kursdauer: 23. Februar - 30. März 26 (6 MAL) Kurszeit: 21 - 23h Leitung: Esther & Andreas Kurskosten pro Person: CHF 240.- / 12h Anmeldung unter: [https://salsarica.ch/kurse/salsa-cubana-anfaenger.html](https://salsarica.ch/kurse/salsa-cubana-anfaenger.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwYUtJTHdWekhnWnViZGJ3QnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6J33d5lM0pgV1ceghLTA3GAqbCScphUUW5fBTv0iNrzEBoLB8wclMC6OWqlA_aem_HBCIHaXnwq8GubE4-CvDAA) Wir freuen uns auf euch! Ergänzende Infos: Salsa! Kein anderer Tanz hat in den letzten Jahren eine derart steile Erfolgskurve aufs Parkett gelegt. Die Salsa weckt Sehnsüchte nach der Karibik und versprüht wahre Lebensfreude. Salsa wird paarweise getanzt. Ein Partner führt, der andere wird geführt. Bei uns werden hauptsächlich Kurse im kubanischen Stil unterrichtet, der Salsa Cubana, welcher seinen Ursprung in Kuba hat. Die kubanische Salsa wirkt eher spielerisch, rhythmisch und lebendig und setzt sich aus unterschiedlichen lateinamerikanischen Rhythmen und Tänzen zusammen. Das wesentliche Merkmal des kubanischen Stils sind die Drehungen des Tanzpaares um einen gemeinsamen Mittelpunkt und das Kernstück des Salsa Cubana, die Rueda de Casino. Der Name Rueda rührt daher, dass alle beteiligten Paare einen Kreis bilden, wobei sie jeweils synchron die gleichen Figuren tanzen. Bedingt durch Partnerwechsel, die jeweils zu den getanzten Figuren gehören, dreht sich die Rueda bzw. das Rad. Der Kurs für blutige Anfänger oder für Leute, die sich mit den Basic-Elementen noch unsicher fühlen.

**Erfolgreiche Führung und Transformation: mit Systemdenken, Kybernetik, VSM und Co.** In einem vertrauensvollen und ungezwungenen Rahmen führen wir einen Diskussionsmarktplatz im [Lean Coffee ](https://www.innovation.wiki/de/method/lean-coffee/)Format durch. Als Gleichgesinnte kommen wir in den Austausch, teilen Erfahrungen, besprechen Anliegen und unterstützen einander bei Fragen. 💡 **Themenvorschläge** sind sowohl im Vorfeld (an: fabienne.steffen@evitive.net) als auch direkt am Meetup willkommen. Freut euch auf inspirierende Gespräche, neue Lernimpulse und den Austausch mit interessanten Persönlichkeiten. Wir bitten um pünktliches Erscheinen. Warme und kalte Getränke stehen bereit.

Wir freuen uns, euch zum ersten Event im Jahr 2026 einzuladen. Durchführung wie gehabt, in den Räumlichkeiten von Microsoft Schweiz im Circle. An dieser Stelle ein grosses Dankeschön an unsere Sponsoren Microsoft, baseVISION und Epic Fusion, welche es uns ermöglichen den Event für euch kostenlos anzubieten. **Sessions & Agenda** * **Registration & Welcome -** Janic Verboon & Nicola Suter * **Your Endpoints Have a Firmware Deadline - Are You Ready?** \- Ákos Bakos * **Modern Workplace Management Through a DevOps Lens** \- Steven Beeler * **Automatic deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop -** Michele Blum, Flavio Meyer Weitere Session Announcements folgen demnächst. Falls du eine Session machen möchtest, gib diese gerne auf Sessionize ein: https://sessionize.com/wpninja-ug-ch/. **Anmeldung** * Für die Anmeldung bitte mittels Meetup auf 'Teilnehmen' klicken. Die Anmeldung ist *kostenlos.* * **Bitte stellt sicher, dass ihr im Meetup euren vollen Vor- und Nachnamen hinterlegt habt!** Die Angaben werden für die Microsoft Zutrittskontrolle benötigt. * Die Anmeldung wird eine Woche vor dem Event geschlossen. **Unsere Motivation** Nebst spannenden Sessions run um die Themen Endpoint Management, Identity und Security von nationalen und internationalen Speakern möchten wir bewusst eine Platform schaffen, um sich mit gleichgesinnten bei einer lockeren Atmosphäre auszutauschen. Aber nun subito: **19\. März im Kalender blockieren** und für den Event **Anmelden**. Wir freuen uns auf dich! **Socials** * https://twitter.com/wpninjasch * https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9585518/

Systemaufstellungen sind eine effektive, verblüffende und tiefwirkende Transformationsmethode. Sie ermöglichen Dir, emotionale Blockaden und Muster, die zwischen Dir und Deinen Zielen oder wichtigen Menschen in Deinem Leben stehen, zu fühlen, zu integrieren und zu verändern. Es eröffnet sich Dir ein neuer Zugang zu unmittelbaren Lösungen und neuen Handlungsmöglichkeiten. Dabei wird ein inneres, zuvor unbewusstes Bild eines bestimmten Themas in eine räumliche Darstellung übersetzt. Das heisst, dass Du andere Teilnehmer des Workshops aussuchst, die für die Aspekte oder Personen in Deinem Bild/System stehen. Für Dich und die Stellvertreter in Deinem System wird sichtbar und fühlbar, welche innere Dynamik in Dir wirkt in Bezug auf Dein Anliegen: Was oder wer hat einen zu grossen oder zu kleinen Einfluss in Deinem Leben? Welche Aspekte oder Personen behindern Deinen Fortschritt? Was oder wen gilt es zu verabschieden? Welche Menschen oder Elemente hast Du bisher als wichtige Wirkkraft übersehen? Was oder wen gilt es in Dein Leben zu integrieren? Durch gezielte Interventionen kannst Du in Deiner Aufstellung etwas verstehen, verändern, vergeben, loslassen, mehr Raum geben, was Dir vorher nicht möglich oder bewusst war. Mit eigener Aufstellung: CHF 295 Als Stellvertreter/in: Kostenlos Anmeldung unter: https://rebekkathommen.ch/systemaufstellungen/ Teilnehmerzahl: mind. 3, max. 4 mit eigener Aufstellung Dauer: pro Aufstellung stehen 45–60min zur Verfügung

**IN-PERSON** meetup at **Digicomp** Note: This meetup takes place on the **5th** floor! Please note: * **Please do only reserve a seat, if you really plan to attend.** * **Seats are not limited. No need to "block" a seat.** * **If you will attend, please register quickly** * **Please unregister if you cannot make it.** *** AGENDA * 18:00 Welcome * 18:05 **Session 1: "Can your data be SOVEREIGN WITH Microsoft?" by Oliver Dörr and Patrick Fontana** * 19:00 Drinks, Food and Networking * 19:30 **Session 2: "Protect your Cloud Environment with Azure Policies" by Thomas Hafermalz** * 20:30 end **Session 1: "Can your data be SOVEREIGN WITH Microsoft?" by Oliver Dörr and Patrick Fontana** Oliver and Patrick will provide a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty and the Sovereign Solution Stack. Oliver and Patrick will cut through the noise of recent announcements, offering clarity on how Azure Local and M365 Local are integral components of Microsoft's sovereignty story. They will delve into what's next for Cloud for Sovereignty and explore practical applications, demonstrating how enterprises and partners can effectively leverage Cloud for Sovereignty in real-world scenarios. This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to understand the evolving landscape of data residency, compliance, and control within the Microsoft ecosystem. We will also get news on Azure Local & Rack Aware deployments as well as Azure Local in disconnected mode & Sovereign AI. **About Oliver** Oliver Dörr is an EMEA-Field CTO for ISVs at Microsoft, international speaker, lecturer, and startup coach who empowers Europe’s most innovative ISVs and digital native companies to scale securely through cloud, AI, and strategic transformation. With over 20 years of global IT experience across healthcare, financial services, and space, he had several chances to demonstrate turning complex challenges into lasting business impacts, that are secure, operable and lastly with sovereign options in mind. As a passionate educator and lifelong learner, Oliver shapes the next generation of cloud talent through university lecturing, thought leadership, and hands‑on mentorship, especially within the European innovation ecosystem. **About Patrick** Patrick Fontana is a Cloud & AI Specialist at Microsoft with 25 years of experience designing and operating hybrid solutions for public sector, defense, and highly regulated infrastructures. He focuses on sovereign and hybrid cloud architectures that balance digital sovereignty, security, and compliance with the freedom to innovate. His work is driven by enabling innovation spaces where modern cloud and AI technologies accelerate transformation without compromising trust, resilience, or governance. **Session 2: "Protect your Cloud Environment with Azure Policies" by Thomas Hafermalz** This session is about how to ensure a secure & compliant cloud environment with Azure Policies. It shows how it works, how to use them & what are the best practices in the development process. It also shows pitfalls and technical issue examples in a demo section. **About Thomas** Thomas has been working as a consultant & trainer in Azure Infrastructure, Architecture and Automation for many years. He likes to share his knowledge in blogs, articles and community events. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashafermalz/ Blog: https://thomashafermalz.net/ **The event is, as always, free of charge and held in English.** Please reserve a seat and cancel if you cannot make it. Thank you! This event is sponsored by Digicomp Thanks a lot for supporting the Swiss Azure Community!

Join the GDG Cloud Zürich community for an evening of technical talks on Google Cloud, real-world insights, and networking with local practitioners. This meetup is intended for developers, architects, and engineers working with Google Cloud technologies. Agenda ⏰ 17:30: Doors open ⏰ 17:55: Doors close (late entry may not be possible due to building security) ⏰ 18:00: Welcome – Graham Polley, Thomas Hug, Filippo Broggini, Erin La, Alessandro Recca and Rachel Werner (organizers) ⏰ 18:05: Talk 1 – Fundamentals of securing your GCP workloads, Natalie Godec, Zencore ⏰ 18:35: Talk 2 – How Google SREs Use Gemini CLI to Solve Real-World Outages, Riccardo Carlesso & Ramón Medrano Llamas, Google ⏰ 19:05: Networking & Apéro – Supported by Google Cloud, Zencore, ABB, and Datwave Talk details Talk 1 Title: Fundamentals of securing your GCP workloadsSpeaker: Natalie Godec, ZencoreDescription: So you've vibe-coded your Super Smart AI Agentic App and are ready to set it free on the Internet. You are sure it will do well, it solves this amazing use-case, with such clever technology! You pick your favourite cloud provider, decide on a runtime - perhaps, Kubernetes or Cloud Run - buy a domain, ask Gemini to wire up a deployment pipeline. Happy days! But here's the thing. You can't vibe-code security. Every single thing you deploy to the cloud needs to be secured. And it's a hard task! Even for cybersecurity professionals. But fret not. Cloud providers, such as Google Cloud, have already put in the work to make your job easier. And in this talk, you will learn the fundamentals of securing your workloads, (almost) end-to-end. Talk 2 Title: How Google SREs Use Gemini CLI to Solve Real-World OutagesSpeaker: Riccardo Carlesso & Ramón Medrano Llamas, GoogleDescription: Google Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) use Gemini CLI to accelerate mitigation during live production outages. Acting as a tightly constrained, terminal-based agent, it uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to integrate live operational data. This allows operators to quickly triage alerts, execute human-approved fixes, pinpoint codebase bugs, and generate automated postmortems, ultimately eliminating toil and speeding up recovery. Call for speakers Interested in speaking at a future GDG Cloud Zürich event? Submit your proposal here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUUqeMrb6KD1zanhJ8ve5ZB-v7Z-VRHkxWVjA0NUwLyWavLg/viewform Agenda --- Hosted By Thomas Hug, Founder & CEO Filippo Broggini, Organizer Alessandro Recca, Organizer Rachel Werner, Organizer Erin La, Organizer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-zurich-presents-gdg-cloud-zurich-19-march-2026-meetup-32/.

English below. Der Klang des Gongs erzeugt eine kraftvolle Welle, die durch den ganzen Körper fliesst, berührt jede Zelle, jeden Gedanken und jedes Gefühl, klärt, harmonisiert und führt zu tiefer Entspannung. Der Gong führt dich genau dorthin, wo deine Seele sein möchte. 💫 Mögliche Wirkungen der Klangtherapie: • Tiefe Entspannung • Befreiung von Anspannung • Abbau von Stress und Ängsten • Verbesserter Schlaf und erhöhte Konzentration • Regeneration des Nerven- und Hormonsystems • Emotionales und energetisches Gleichgewicht • Auflösung unbewusster Muster und Ängste • Verbesserung der Durchblutung und der Beweglichkeit, Entspannung der Muskeln 🎵 Klangtherapie ist eine uralte, spirituelle Methode der Heilung, Verjüngung und Transformation. Heute ist sie eine der natürlichsten Methoden, um mit sich selbst und seiner Lebensenergie in Verbindung zu treten. 💖 Kommen Sie und teilen Sie diese Erfahrung – lassen Sie uns gemeinsam in den Raum des Klangs eintauchen, wo sich der Körper entspannt, der Geist Frieden findet und das Herz sich daran erinnert, was Liebe ist. \-\-\-\- ENGLISH \-\-\-\- The sound of the gong creates a powerful wave that flows through the entire body, touching every cell, every thought, and every feeling, clearing, harmonizing, and leading to deep relaxation. The gong takes you exactly where your soul wants to be. 💫 Possible effects of sound therapy: • Deep relaxation • Release of tension • Reduction of stress and anxiety • Improved sleep and increased concentration • Regeneration of the nervous and endocrine systems • Emotional and energetic balance • Dissolution of unconscious patterns and fears • Improved circulation and mobility, relaxation of muscles 🎵 Sound therapy is an ancient, spiritual method of healing, rejuvenation, and transformation. Today, it is one of the most natural ways to connect with yourself and your life energy. 💖 Come and share this experience—let's dive into the space of sound together, where the body relaxes, the mind finds peace, and the heart remembers what love is.

The OWASP community is getting together for another meetup in March 2026! Join us for some security talks, good company, and a little Apéro. **Program:** **16:30** - **Doors open**: Grab a drink, meet old and new friends from the OWASP Switzerland community **17:00** - **Hello from OWASP Switzerland** **17:05 - Beyond the Buzzword: A Data-Driven Analysis of LLM-Generated Code Vulnerabilities -** (Rebecca Balebako, ZHAW) **18:05** - **(5min break)** **18:10- Swiss e-ID, Architecture and overcoming practical issues -** (Martin Scheck, Zühlke Engineering AG) **19:10 - Networking & Apéro**🍷- Grab a bite and chat with old and new friends **Talk Details:** **Beyond the Buzzword: A Data-Driven Analysis of LLM-Generated Code Vulnerabilities (Working Title, may change):** Can LLMs write more secure code than humans? Or are they better security reviewers? In this talk we discuss what data and measurements are needed to answer these questions. We will take a sceptical look at marketing claims regarding LLM benchmarks, describe attempts to define "secure code", and describe research measuring secure code generation. By the end of this talk you will be able to take a clear-eyed view of any benchmarks and claims that LLMs generate secure code. **Swiss e-ID, Architecture and overcoming practical issues (Working Titel and working Abstract, will change):** The Swiss e-ID, planned for release in late 2026, is based on decentralized identity (SSI) standards, offering strong security and privacy properties in theory. This talk provides a practical look at the e-ID, its ecosystem, and underlying standards, drawing on insights from a real-world project. We will assess its suitability for use cases such as identity verification and digital authentication, and discuss how it fits with existing identity and access management architectures and protocols. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the ecosystem, security and privacy challenges, and practical considerations for applying the Swiss e-ID in real-world systems.

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

**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 **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBA

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

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

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. We meet in the bar in the room on the right (the cigar shop). You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

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