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MEL MLOps Community #17 | Robots in Aged Care and AI in Software Delivery
We’re excited to announce our next **Melbourne MLOps Community Meetup** of the year!
This one is right out of a sci-fi blockbuster. We are going to explore the AI landscape from **humanoid robotics** in Aged Care, something the team at Andromeda is actively trying to achieve, to the rise of agentic AI **as a teammate** in Software Delivery. DO NOT miss this chance to see how the world is changing right before your eyes.
**🎤 Speakers**
We’re thrilled to introduce:
**\- Jason Chan**, Head of Machine Learning *at* Andromeda. Jason is a jack of all trades in the ML/Software engineering domain. He’s a rare talent who seamlessly pivots from leading elite defense autonomy teams at BAE Systems to architecting **enterprise MLOps** and teaching Deep Generative Models for **Stanford Online**. In his talk, *Making a Machine Feel Like a Character, and Other Hard Problems at Andromeda Robotics* Jason will explain how they are building a companion robot for aged care. A character that a resident is happy to see.
**\- Farzad Khodadadi**, Principal Engineer *at* Catapult Sports.
Farzad is a seasoned engineer with over 15 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale, cloud-native technology solutions. Specialising in the design and architecture of enterprise IoT platforms, he leads high-performing engineering teams while shaping long-term technical strategy. He will share his wisdom on utilising **Agentic AI** in Software Delivery in his talk: *From Tool to Teammate: Agentic AI in Software Delivery*.
**Networking**
The Melbourne MLOps Community is committed to fostering a space where AI/ML engineers and practitioners can connect, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
Come ready to discuss:
* The tools you’re experimenting with
* Trends you’re seeing in ML and MLOps
* Challenges you’re tackling
* Ways to find peer support
We’ll have food, drinks, and the perfect space for great conversations — so feel free to bring along anyone interested in ML, MLOps, or AI more broadly.
**Agenda**
🍕 **5:30pm** – Networking, drinks & food
🙋 **6:00pm** – Welcome
🎤 **6:10pm** – Presentation by Jason
❓ **6:30pm** – Questions for Jason
🎤 **6:40pm** – Presentation by Farzad
❓ **7:00pm** – Questions for Farzad
🍻 **7:10pm onwards** – Networking, drinks & food
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
**P.S.** If you can’t make it in person, we’ll be streaming the event via Google Meet.
Google Meet link: [https://meet.google.com/fxh-hpsg-ryt](https://meet.google.com/fxh-hpsg-ryt)
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* Food, drinks and Socializing
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* **Topic 1:** Unlock GenAI inference anywhere with Amazon EKS Hybrid Nodes and Nvidia DGX by **[Frank Fan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankfan7/)**, Principal Container Specialist SA @**[AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/)**
* **Topic 2:** I Came for the Kubernetes. The AI Did the Kubernetes by **[Olga Mirensky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olgamirensky/),** Sr. SRE @**Ping** Identify
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* **Quiz time:** nice swags giveaways
Food and drinks will be provided between **5.30 and 6 pm** on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a great opportunity to learn and network with our peers. Thanks to our sponsors @**[Amazon](https://aws.com/)**!
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Ferry, Lunch & Friendship – A Radiant Women’s Portarlington Day Out ☕️🌸
Hi Radiant Ladies,
Portarlington is a lovely seaside town with fresh ocean air, beautiful coastal views, and a relaxed vibe.
The ferry trip from Melbourne to Portarlington takes about 70 minutes, depending on conditions. Hopefully we get a nice sunny day.
Plan for the day:
• Walk along the pier
• Lunch at a local café on Pier Street
• Visit the Portarlington Mill
• Stroll along Portarlington Beach
Please purchase your return ferry tickets online:
http://portphillipferries.com.au
Simple, easy, and a lovely day out.
Lyn ☕️💕
GitHub Melbourne Meetup - Star Wars Edition
Come along and mingle with other developers, hear about GitHub, and get excited for all the amazing things happening this year.
Food will be provided, and there will be SWAG (including some limited edition lunar new year merch), so get excited!
Agenda:
5.30pm - Arrival
6pm - Welcome
6:10pm - Talk: Agentic Workflows The Next Evolution of CI/CD with AJ
7pm onwards - Food, networking, drinks, and SWAG
There will be a door prize for this event, so make sure you come along.
Talk abstract:
Agentic workflows are reshaping how engineering teams build, test and ship software. Traditional CI/CD pipelines gave us automation and consistency, but they were never designed for a world where AI can reason, adapt and act with context. This session explores how continuous AI represents the natural evolution of CI/CD, moving from static pipelines to intelligent systems that can analyse code, make decisions and orchestrate complex tasks across the development lifecycle including a fun star wars twist.
Thank you to our generous sponsor Versent (venue).
Wednesday night Trivia in Brunswick
Do you enjoy trivia nights? Curious about going to a trivia night?
Come along and meet others for friendship, fun and a relaxed night out.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a trivia buff to come along. Only a willingness to enjoy yourself.
We’ve had a lot of fun at trivia nights in the past 😀
Over dinner, snacks and/or drinks put your trivia knowledge to the test and get to know each other.
Cost: $5 (to cover Meetup Organiser fees)
Cash or PayID to 0417 387 640
See you there,
Andrea
Wednesday Night Chill Run
Let's have fun while watching the night view with our friends!
🏃♂️Training menu🏃♂️
Every Wednesday 6:00p.m~
Fed Square Assembly
【https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=ic】
If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station.
💥40~60 min Jog+Walk
Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together.
【schedule】
6:00 p.m Gathering
6:10 p.m Start
7:00 p.m End of training
Challengers we are waiting for you 😊
High Level face-face English lessons.
We invite you to join us for face-face English lessons at Upper Intermediate level each Monday and Wednesday evening, starting Wed 8th April.
**Where:** Level 7, 628 Bourke Street,
Melbourne CBD
**Time:** 5:15pm - 7:30pm. Please come on time, as the doors are shut at 5:30pm.
**What to expect:** You will be greeted by friendly tutors and trainee teachers. We are training English teachers and they work hard to prepare lessons for you. You will meet other speakers of other languages and engage in activities, and lots of practice speaking English.
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End-to-End Observability on EKS: A Hands-On CNCF Workshop
🚀 **Build Your Own CNCF Observability Stack: Hands-On Workshop**
Join us for a practical, end-to-end workshop where you’ll build a modern observability stack from the ground up using industry-standard CNCF tooling.
In this session, you will learn to set up metrics with Prometheus, visualize and analyze data with Grafana, instrument your application using OpenTelemetry, and implement distributed tracing with Jaeger. You’ll also apply best practices for collecting, managing, and interpreting telemetry data.
This is a fully hands-on session, so come ready to build, break, and learn. By the end, you’ll have a working observability stack and a clear understanding of how to instrument and monitor your own applications in real-world environments.
🛠️ No prior observability experience required, but basic familiarity with containers or cloud-native concepts will help.
**A laptop is required to participate.**
Are we throwing managing out with the managers?
The leadership versus management discourse often characterises leadership as good and management as bad.
But managing work is vital to protect people from burnout, ensure work is valued, and resolve problems both inside and outside the team.
With the movement for self-managing, some organisations are seeking to remove the explicit Manager role, but without systems in place that can sometimes create a vacuum.
We will touch on what managing actually entails and examine an example of a system that can be used with or without an explicit Manager - creating an opportunity to experiment with self-management, or simply make it easier for a Manager (or Leader) to have the right conversations with the right people.
**Meet your Speaker - Mel Kendell, all about change**
*Always thinking of how things could be better*
Mel has had many roles in transformations, products, and projects - basically anything that smacks of change.
She is also a co-host of this meetup!
Mana On Tap
**Every Friday \| 6PM \- Late \| Free Entry**
🎉 *The ultimate weekly hangout for Magic players - new and experienced alike.*
Unleash your inner planeswalker at **Mana on Tap**, a free weekly Magic: The Gathering event hosted in Fortress’s Arena. Whether you’re a seasoned spell-slinger or brand new to the game, join us every **Friday night from 6 PM to Late** for games, drinks, and good vibes with fellow Magic fans.
### **Learn to Play**
Just picked up your first deck? Want to learn the ropes? Borrow a starter deck for free at Fortress and join a casual Learn to Play session hosted by friendly game guides. Meet fellow new players, pick up tips, and duel in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
### **Play Your Way**
Casual, competitive, or something in between, **all formats are welcome** (though most people play Commander). Whether you’re into Commander, Pauper, Standard, or Modern, there’s a seat at the table for you. Bring your deck or borrow one, and play at your own pace.
### **Commander Conclave**
Our spacious Arena is perfect for **Commander Night**. Dive into multiplayer games, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy stellar lighting, comfy seating, and easy access to food and drink from our full-service bar. Order via buzzer and get back to the action faster.
### **The Venue**
Held in **The Arena** at Fortress, enjoy plenty of space, low-volume ambience, and on-tap beverages while you play. Stay fueled with food and drinks delivered straight to your table - no need to pause the game.
**TERMS & CONDITIONS**
* *Fortress is a licensed venue, and as such, a valid ID is required and checked upon entrance to the premises.*
* *Unaccompanied minors are not permitted in the venue at any time. Please make sure any guests under 18 are accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.*
* *Minors are not allowed in the venue past 8:00 pm*
* *No outside food or drinks.*
*More information on valid forms of identification and Fortress' minors policy can be found here: [www.fortress.games/minors/](https://www.fortress.games/minors/)*
MELBOURNE WRITERS' FESTIVAL FEAT. R.F. KUANG
BOOK YOUR MELBOURNE WRITERS' FESTIVAL TICKET ASAP as this event is likely to sell out fast!
https://mwf.com.au/program/rf-kuang-katabasis
This is a 60-minute writer talk with R.F. Kuang (author of Babel, Yellowface and her latest work Katabasis).
Meet at the entrance of Melbourne Town Hall at 5.45pm if you'd like to sit together as a group.
Your host for this event is Natalie.
Option to go for coffee after the event and continue the literary discussion.
P.S. There is no organizer fee for this event.
Kudos 2 Friends - Expand Your Social Circle Short Walk + Coffee Bite?
—— DETAIL ——
We will meet at the starting point, take a short stroll to a cute cafe by the Yarra River. We will grab a bite/ coffee and hang there. We will head back to the starting point after. Dress for comfort. If this is your first event, come along & simply say, "Hi, it's my first time joining the group event." or ask the organiser to introduce you. You can take it slow and start from there.
If you're regular, take the opportunity to get to know others you've met before. Feel free to continue the conversation over coffee/ lunch after the walk.
**\-\-\- Running Late \-\-\-**
If you are running late, please message at least 30 mins in advance. We will wait up to 15 mins before heading off. We won't be able to keep track of messages once we start.
**\-\-\- RSVP / Change of Plan \-\-\-**
Change of plan or decide not to attend is absolutely okay. Please do update your RSVP to "NO", so others can have the opportunity to attend.
**\-\-\- Intro \-\-\-**
Kudos 2 Friends is a Melbourne based community created for individuals who are looking to expand their social circle and form long term friendship overtime. Join us on a fun journey as we explore cafes, restaurants and bars, including drinks, meals, outings, hiking, sporting, chilling, etc. Above all, we’d like to celebrate the importance of friendships. So if you are looking to expand your social circle and explore new adventures and venues in Melbourne, come join us!
**— Heylo App Group —**
We use Heylo App for more fluid communication, including ideas, interest groups, questions etc. Please let the organizer know if you would like to be added to the WhatsApp Group at the event. We will send an invite to attendees to the group. (give us some time)
**\-\-\- Rules \-\-\-**
Admin will only add members to the group with a clear profile picture.
(No hidden behind sunglasses, masks, drawings)
**You might be removed from the group in the case of…**
* no show
* without a clear profile picture
* anti-social behaviour (i.e. acts rude / disrespectful regularly)
* take advantage of individuals for personal gain(s)
**\-\-\- Privacy \-\-\-**
Do not disclose your contact number in this post comment. We will delete your comment/info as soon as we see it to protect your privacy.
Write Now
We are moving to a new platform and will be only running the new platform in 2025. please signup here: [https://www.downtomeet.com/Melbourne-Writers](https://www.downtomeet.com/Melbourne-Writers)
This is the time to write whatever it is you want to write.
\-\-\-\-\-\> IMPORTANT <\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
We ask for the Nook which is to your left as you go in, but it is not always available. Ask for the table under "Mat Clarke".
Sometimes we do not have an official host, so please say hi to people as they arrive and make everyone feel welcome.
Thanks.
No limitations. Come along and bring your laptop or pen and paper and work on whatever you want.
There are no rules :)
You can write.
You can chat and write.
You can share your work. Or not share your work.
(If you need silence to concentrate then headphones are a good idea considering it is in a cafe/bar.)
Coffee, hot chocolate, etc., available to buy. Also food and drink. Please buy something to show our thanks for the space they give us free of charge.
There are some people that will want to chat, but most will be writing. So bear that in mind.
See you there :)
\-\-\-\-\-\-Please only RSVP if you can make it\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
\-\-\-\-\-\-Un\-RSVP if you need to cancel\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
We're booking the area, so we will need you to turn up if you say you are coming. Thanks.
Thank you,
Melbourne Writers.
Great Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelbWriters
Website: www.worldwriterscollective.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelbCityWriters
Blog: http://melbournewriters.wordpress.com
**Help us by adding to these social pages and site**
Dinner @ Lah Bros
We haven't done Nepalese yet!
Here's the group [MENU 80pp](https://www.lahbros.com.au/eat#feedme-name)
As usual a $20 deposit will be required to secure your spot. This will be returned to you on the night or if you change your RSVP with at least 48hr notice.
Hope to see you there!
Priscila
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Building Scalable Customer Identity Resolution Pipelines on AWS Using AI
Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs.
This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context.
We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing.
**SPEAKER BIO**
Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/)
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/)
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**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
CBusData - Practical AI for Power BI Developers
Practical AI for Power BI Developers
A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective.
This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly.
Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.
LLM Showdown: ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini vs Local Models
Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly guide to choosing the right large language model. We’ll compare major models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Llama, talk about when to use hosted APIs versus local models, and break down the tradeoffs around cost, speed, quality, privacy, context windows, coding ability, and reliability.
You’ll leave with a clearer mental model for picking an LLM based on your actual use case instead of hype, benchmarks, or brand names. No deep AI background required.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
May Ann Arbor R Users' Group Meeting - AI in Positron
**We'll have two meetings covering AI - this second one is for Positron**
We will review which AI features are linked in for Positron, and how to use them.
**Source documents:** the repository is public, at: https://github.com/BarryDeCicco/AARUG_2026_04_09_AI_In_Positron
You can download documents, or clone/fork the repository.
**Location:** The meetup will be at SPARK's ([https://annarborusa.org/](https://annarborusa.org/)) Ann Arbor site: [SPARK HQ (Ann Arbor)](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ann*Arbor*SPARK*Headquarters/@42.2792515,-83.7447708,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883cae3effe193cb:0x5296a53db2a282bf!8m2!3d42.2792515!4d-83.7447708?hl=en-US__;Kysr!!HXCxUKc!3EEdBNXRJKknP6LCGkZetSuEsdtChFojQnOVitFUC5C0fyilqXEbiMstT9ajBR3Cw-55qoFkrElCjQvjMdTxUw$). There is on street parking, and parking at local structures.
**This will be a hybrid meeting - the Zoom session starts at 6:30 PM.**
**Time:** The doors will be open at 6:00, with pizza and beverages provided. We will have a meet-and-greet-and-pizza session, and then at 6:30 we'll have a presentation.
**Zoom information:**
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6658850479?pwd=Snd1UmZTT3pjZktENlczUXh4SERwUT09&omn=89012971377
Passcode: 940392
**If you can't get in, please call me at: 734 223-3307**
**The github repository is at: https://github.com/BarryDeCicco/AARUG_2026_04_09_AI_In_Positron**
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

























