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Cloud Native Vienna: March 2026 Meetup
KubeCon is around the corner, and to get you in the mood for this, you get the next **Cloud Native Vienna Meetup** \- and this time\, we’re stepping into the "Upside Down\."
Join us at [karriere.at](karriere.at) for an evening of deep-dive technical sessions and high-bandwidth networking. Whether you're hunting for Demogorgons in your logs or just trying to scale your Internal Developer Platform, we’ve got you covered.
Agenda:
* 17:30 - Doors Open
* 17:55 - Welcome from the Organizers
* 18:00 - Talk 1: Manav Singh ([karriere.at](www.karriere.at)) - homelabbing@karriere.at - Enabling Devs to Break the Cloud
* 18:45 - Break / Networking
* 19:00 - Talk 2: Andi Grabner ([Dynatrace](www.dynatrace.com)) - Stranger Platform Engineering: The Two Sides of Observability in Your IDP
* 19:45 - Networking
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Manav Singh
**Homelabbing@karriere.at - Enabling Devs to Break the Cloud**
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Andi Grabner
**Stranger Platform Engineering: The Two Sides of Observability in Your IDP**
Your Internal Developer Platform lives in two worlds. In the **Right Side Up**, developers rely on self‑service observability to build, deploy, operate and debug their apps. In the **Upside Down**, the platform itself must be observable to ensure its reliability, performance, and to understand usage patterns and adoption.
**The twist?** these two worlds are not separate. Improving observability *of* the platform directly improves the observability *for* the applications built on top of it. Just like in *Stranger Things*, observability becomes the force that connects both realities—creating feedback loops, strengthening the platform’s foundations, and enabling teams to spot issues before they cross between worlds.
This talk reveals why mastering both sides of observability is essential for any modern IDP. Expect real-world examples, a few supernatural analogies, and practical guidance you can bring back to your platform team—no Demogorgon hunting required
VIENNA INDOOR FITNESS TRAINING (gratis Probetraining)
Hallo Sportsfreunde!
Vienna Indoor Fitness ist die "Winter-Edition" der Vienna Outdoor Fitness Trainingsgruppe! Training mit Freunden und Gleichgesinnten in Wien unter Aufsicht und Unterstützung von ausgebildeten Coaches.
Euch erwarten abwechslungsreiche Workouts, die euer Wohlbefinden steigern, eure Muskeln stärken und Kalorien verbrennen - somit auf längere Sicht: Adieu, Körperfett! :-)
Funktionelles Ganzkörpertraining mit verschiedensten Übungen mit dem eigenem Körpergewicht unterstützt von Fitnesskleingeräten wie Battle Ropes, Widerstandsbänder, Kettlebells, TRX-Trainer, Ringen und auch Elementen aus dem Fitnessboxen.
Für wen: Einsteiger & Fortgeschrittene
Durch die verschiedenen Variationen kann das Training sowohl für Anfänger, als auch für Fortgeschrittene angepasst werden und jeder kommt dabei an seine Grenzen!
!!!PROBETRAINING GRATIS!!!
Kostenbeitrag: € 16,- in bar / 10er Block für 130€
Weiters trefft ihr motivierte Gleichgesinnte zum gemeinsamen Schwitzen und Spaß haben! ;-)
Mitzubringen: Trinkflasche, gemütliche Sportbekleidung und - wenn vorhanden - eine Fitnessmatte!
UMKLEIDE- UND DUSCHMÖGLICHKEITEN VORHANDEN!
Kleidung und Wertgegenstände können sicher verstaut werden!
Wir freuen uns riesig darauf, euch wiederzusehen und auch neue Gesichter kennenzulernen und gemeinsam mit euch zu trainieren!
Sportliche Grüße, Geri
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Hello workout buddies! :-)
The „winter edition“ Vienna Indoor Fitness Training is finally back with challenging, functional full-body workouts mixed with boxing elements.
New Spirit with qualified coaches Geri & Domi, professional equipment and new ways to make you feel better, build muscles, destroy that bodyfat and get in shape.
Who: Beginner & intermediates
!!! FREE TRIAL TRAINING SESSION !!!
How much: € 16,- cash / € 130,- for a book of 10 workouts
What: Functional full body workouts with periodic focus on certain body parts like arms, shoulders, back and legs.
The training consists of bodyweight-exercises as well as resistence training that is supported by rubber-bands, TRX, kettlebells, battle ropes, free weights and nature elemtens. This makes the training either easier or harder. Every training session is different and we hardly run out of ideas to get you motivated and healthy.
Also: meet cool people and have fun!
Please bring: Water, sports-clothes and a fitness mat.
CHANGING ROOM AND SHOWERS AVAILABLE!
Clothes and valuables can be stored safely!
We are looking forward to meeting you and to breaking a sweat together!
Sporty regards, Geri
Women in AI Austria Vienna Meet up. Feierabend Edition.
**Women in AI Austria - Vienna Meet up. Feierabend Edition.**
**Come, connect, learn, and get inspired.**
Join us for a relaxed evening full **great conversations** at Aumann's.
Meet great people and spend a nice relaxed evening with great deep talks.
Whether you are an experienced professional, a newcomer to the field, or simply curious about AI - **We are excited to meet you but**
**please only register if you plan to come.**
**When:** **March 12** \| 6 PM
**Where:** [Aumannpl. 1, 1180 Wien](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x476d07d702676ab3:0x7a4f9b95c4d30acd?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111)
**What to expect:**
* Versatile discussions about AI, new technologies and everything you are interested in :)
* Get to know WAI Austria without a set agenda
* Great people and delicious food (**SELF PAYMENT** :) )
**Cant’t make it? Please cancel your registration to free up the spot for someone on the waiting list!**
Semester League for Students - 5vs5 Football
# ⚽ FOOTBALL (5v5)
**Semester League 2026 – 5v5 Football**
Join the 5-a-side football league as part of the Semester League 2026 and compete throughout the semester against teams from other universities!
📍 Sportcenter Donaucity (Arbeiterstrandbadstraße 128, 1220 Vienna)
📅 March 12, 2026 – June 18, 2026
🕘 Thursdays, 7:00–10:00 PM
👥 Format: 5 vs\. 5 \| Team size: 5–15 players
📆 11 match days throughout the semester
💰 Cost: €12 per person per match
Payment and registration are handled via the following link: [https://sportsconnect.at/semester-league/](https://sportsconnect.at/semester-league/)
You can sign up individually or as a full team.
Limited spots – first come, first served!
Join the league, compete at student level, and become part of the Semester League community!
KI, Kognition und Burnout: Was tun, wenn Effizienz den Flow killt?
**KI, Kognition und Burnout: Was tun, wenn Effizienz den Flow killt?**
KI impliziert die Hoffnung, sich - von langweiligen Tätigkeiten befreit - endlich kreativen und spannenden Dingen widmen zu können. Jedoch häufen sich Sorgen um mögliche Nebenwirkungen: Begriffe wie **KI Burnout**, **KI Fatigue** und **KI Workslop** sprießen nur so aus Studien und Social Media Posts. In diesem Talk geht es um Zusammenhänge zwischen Burnout, Cognitive Load, Flow und den Einsatz von KI Tools - und um mögliche Lösungsansätze.
**Sabine Ballata** ist Co-Founderin von Kokoro ([www.bekokoro.com](http://www.bekokoro.com/)), wo sie Produktdesign und Strategie leitet. Über ihre berufliche Tätigkeit hinaus engagiert sie sich aktiv in der Design-Community und leitet seit Oktober 2018 den UX Vienna Book Club, um den Wissensaustausch unter UX-Praktiker:innen zu fördern.
**Event Sponsor:** Communardo Gmbh
Semester League for Students - Padel Tennis
**Semester League 2026 – Padel Tennis**
Play Padel throughout the semester in a professionally organized inter-university league and compete against students from other universities!
📍 Sportcenter Donaucity (Arbeiterstrandbadstraße 128, 1220 Vienna)
📅 March 12, 2026 – June 18, 2026
🕘 Thursdays, 8:00–10:00 PM
👥 Team size: max. 5 players (2 play per match day)
🎾 Balls and rackets available on site
📆 11 match days throughout the semester (up to 2-3 games per matchday)
Payment and final registration are handled via the following link: [https://sportsconnect.at/semester-league/](https://sportsconnect.at/semester-league/)
Join the league, compete at student level, and become part of the Semester League community!
✨Weekly Co-Working Session in Vienna – Get It Done Together (1–5PM)
Looking for consistent rhythm in your work? Been putting something off for too long?
Join us for our Weekly Co-Working Session in the excellent **Jaz in the City** — and let’s get it done, together.
📲 **Want** **to** **connect** with others before/after? Looking for extra support and accountability:
Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6), Keep in touch via [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/)
This is a **reliable**, safe, supportive in-person space to move through procrastination with presence and companionship. Whether you’re working on admin tasks, tax returns, writing, creative/coding projects, or simply clearing up your inbox — bring whatever needs getting done and we’ll focus gently beside you. After a 30' intro and goal setting session, we will go through 3 **Pomodoro** **sessions** of 45' focused work and 15' breaks in between.
🕐 **Time**: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 **Location**: Jaz in the City – Ground Floor long table: Windmühlgasse 28, 1060 Vienna
💻 **Bring**: Your laptop(& charger), journal, creative tools, or anything you’ve been procrastinating on
🌿 **Hosted by**: NoCrastination. See you across from the ground floor bar ✨ you will see us sitting at the long table with our laptops
☕ Please do order something from the bar, so as to keep us in their good graces! Espresso: €3.5, Americano: €4.5, Latte: €5.5.
Donations to support the community are voluntary and welcome.
🌱 **What to Expect**
* **Welcoming space**: we meet in the creative, cozy lobby of the **Jaz in the City**
* **Social start**: intro from **1:00 to 1:30 PM**, we mingle, get to know each other and share goals; our first focus session begins at **1:30 PM.** However, **drop in anytime** if you can't make the intro session — stay for a bit or settle in for the whole session
* **Clarify your goals**: write down your measurable tasks for the day on a Post-it when you arrive, or join us for the 30' intro session where we introduce ourselves and share our goals for the day
* **Enough spaces**: main table is for quiet focus, multiple nearby tables for casual conversation, and sofa's in the back for taking video calls(be mindful that the hotel music is always on in the background). After each focus session, if you’re still in the flow, feel free to remain seated — no need to move. If you're up for a chat, we can move to a social area for a relaxed break
* **Pomodoro-style rhythm**: We work in 45' focus blocks followed by 15' social breaks. If 45' feels too long, feel free to break it into two 20' focus sessions with a short 5' reset in between. You’ll need to self-regulate these shorter cycles, just tune into your own flow and rejoin when ready
* **Quiet companionship**: no pressure to talk during focus time — just shared presence and support
💡 **New to Pomodoro?** Don’t worry — we’ll guide you gently. No apps or timers needed.
**🪑Seating information:**
* If this is your first time joining us, please look for **Vlad** when you arrive in front of the **Ground Floor Bar** (not at the hotel reception).
* There is a **long table with about 12 seats** for those joining the **peer accountability session** — please arrive on time if you’d like to sit here.
* There are also **round tables nearby** for anyone who prefers a more flexible setup.
* If you’d like to **work independently (without the Pomodoro sessions),** but still be part of the group energy, just let **Vlad** know — we’ll make sure you’re comfortably included. 💛
💬 Why Join?
* Beat procrastination with gentle accountability
* Reclaim your momentum without doing it alone
* Enjoy a change of scenery that boosts your focus
* Be part of a community that shows up — without hustle
Bring your project. Bring your presence. Let’s work side-by-side. 💚
Transportation Events This Week
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Sunday Badminton / MaXX Sportcenter / From € 3 / Free Sauna / All Levels
Hello badminton fans!
Before you dive in, let's lay down some housekeeping rules:
**1**🚀 This event is open for all levels.
**2**🤝 First-timers, please reach out to the host before hitting that sign up button.
**3**👥 5 registrations & host = 1 court, 10 registrations & host = 2 courts, 15 registrations & host = 3 courts aso ...
**4**🏸 Feather shuttles are on the house. Bring your racket, water bottle, towel etc and maybe a spare racket.
**5**🕰️ Arrive early, please! 5-10 mins before kick-off, so that we can start on time.
**6**💰 The event costs € 11 for 2 hours include free sauna. Members with "Players Card" pay only € 3. Please pay to the host in cash and bring the exact amount with you. If you would like to pay online, please send the host a message.
**7**🚨 Cancellation policy: If you're unable to show up, sign-out at least 24h before showtime. In case you cancel less than 24h before the start and we don't find your replacement, you will still have to pay your fees (No Exceptions). ALSO for wait list people, in case you have joined other events, please choose the option 'LEAVE WAITLIST'
**8**🚫 No-show? No communication to the host? Welcome to the ban-zone for future events. Let's keep it real – A short message to the host will save the day.
**9**🤜🤛 Sportsmanship is our middle name! Be kind, be cool, and let's keep the vibes high. Any antics otherwise? Your name will show up on the 'Black List' 😉
Get ready for some quality games, laughter, and maybe a few accidental shuttlecock dodges and smashes (not intentionally, it happens).
See you on the court! 😄🖖🏋️♀️
PS: Find more events in our Badminton Meetup Community: [www.badmintonmeetup.com](http://www.badmintonmeetup.com/)
AI Breakfast Vienna #1
**Update**: due to the high number of interested parties, we have had to change the venue to Cafe Museum on Karlsplatz.
New year, new format. With the **AI Breakfast**, we’re creating a San-Francisco-style morning gathering for the Austrian AI ecosystem: casual, high-signal, no stage, no slides — just real conversations.
This is an open exchange for decision-makers, deep tech builders, Clawdbotlers, founders, CIOs, researchers, public sector innovators and anyone actively shaping AI. Corporate meets startup, policy meets engineering, research meets product. The goal is simple: meaningful connections, sharp discussions, and cross-pollination of ideas — before 9am.
Breakfast is ordered at your own expense.
The table is reserved under **Cristian Hofmann** / **AI Austria**.
Seats are limited.
Your host Cristian Hofmann, Amin Khater & Ruben Hetfleisch will welcome you.
👉 Please only RSVP if you truly plan to attend 🙂
VATA's Weekly Portrait Event
(Deutsch unten.)
Sunday's portrait sessions start at 3 PM. Everyone is welcome to join our Open Sessions, just bring pencil, paper and any other utensils you may need. (Easels & Boards are available in the atelier). One pose will be maintained for the whole session, so that it is also possible to paint in watercolor, oil, etc. For the breaks we will offer some drinks and snacks.
Free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are available.
Registration through this Meetup is suggested but not required. You can pay the 12 Euros fees in cash upon arrival. For more information, feel free to send email at info@viennaatelier.com
Looking forward to see you soon!
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Die Porträtsitzungen am Sonntag beginnen um 15 Uhr. Bringe Bleistift, Papier und andere Materialen selbst mit, Staffeleien & Bretter gibt es im Atelier. Die gleiche Pose wird, unterbrochen von kleinen Pausen, über den gesamten Zeitraum beibehalten, daher ist es auch gut möglich mit Aquarell, Öl, usw. zu malen.
Kostenlose Snacks und alkoholfreie Getränke stehen zur Verfügung.
Eine Anmeldung über dieses Meetup wird empfohlen, ist aber nicht erforderlich. Sie können die 12 Euro Gebühr beim Ankommen in bar bezahlen.
Für weitere Informationen senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail an info@viennaatelier.com
Women Techmakers Conference
We are excited to invite you to our International Women’s Day 2026 conference, this year themed “Break The Pattern.”
We’ll explore stories of non-traditional paths into tech and the moments women stepped up beyond their role to drive real change at work, improving processes, quality, leadership, and team culture.
Join us for practical insights, honest reflections, and plenty of opportunities to connect with an inspiring community!Seats are limited, secure your free spot here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvxRH6MiAGENDA
09:00 Doors Open & Coffee
09:30 Diverse Talks, by Mahtab Beikpour, Malika Mataeva, Ronke Babajide, Sadet Kaya-Stein, Orsolya Nemeth
10:45 30' Break
11:15 Panel Discussion: Break The Pattern & Be Successful, by Mahtab Beikpour, Malika Mataeva, Ronke Babajide, Sadet Kaya-Stein, Orsolya Nemeth, Moderator: Christine Wahlmüller-Schiller
12:00 When Technologies Meet Social Reality: From Sociology to Robotics, by Jenny Huch
12:30 Information Security: Entered by Chance, Stayed by Choice, by Barbara Meixner
13:00 How to find your individual unique value proposition, by Mariebth Aquino
13:30 1.5h Networking & Closing Remarks
Find out more about the event on our official page https://www.womentechmakers.at/conference/2026
Agenda
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Hosted By
Kariem Hussein, Organizer
Helmuth Breitenfellner, GDG Organizer
Julia Undeutsch, Dev & UX Accessibility Specialist
I am Web & UX Accessibility Specialist at Atos Austria.
After graduating University in Musicology and Japanese Studies in summer 2020, I started learning front-end development and specialized in the topic of web accessibility early on. Since then, I take every opportunity to spread awareness on the topic by regularly creating content in form of writing blog articles and such.
Since 2022, I have been certified by IAAP as a Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). Since 2023 I am a Google Developer Expert for Web Technologies.
chittipolu jayakrishna,
I’m a passionate technologist with 14 years of experience across mobile applications, embedded systems, custom hardware, backend development, and security modules. I build secure, scalable solutions through detailed analysis and practical problem-solving. I believe in continuous learning and enjoy collaborating with fellow developers to explore new technologies.
My expertise includes developing core libraries for custom hardware devices, embedded software, mobile applications, and security modules for various applications. I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, from mobile games to enterprise applications, IoT systems, and backend infrastructures, and I’ve tackled challenges at the OS library level, including custom mobile OS images.
I’m also experienced in Agile project management, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient, iterative development. If you're interested in security, embedded systems, mobile platforms, or backend development—or just want to chat tech—I’d love to connect and exchange ideas!
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-vienna-presents-women-techmakers-conference/.
✨✨Speed Friending ✨ age 20-29/30-39
⭐️Would you like to meet new friends?✨Welcome to Speed Friending in Vienna! Age 20-29/30-39.
Please read the description attentively:
Our next event is coming soon!
Price 10€ and order a drink for boys
It is for free for girls
✨if you’re not comfortable with the price, you are welcome to skip this event.
How it works:
• You’ll have a short conversations with different people.
• After each round, you’ll switch to meet someone new.
• You’ll note who you liked, and if there’s a match, we’ll connect you after the event.
Age groups:
The main groups are for ages 20-29 and 30-39
You are welcome)! Register today)✨
Join us on Instagram and don’t miss new events
https://www.instagram.com/makegoodfriends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr
Run+B-fast
Hi Running fellows,
Whether you’re a walker, new to running, a semi-pro, a marathonist or a sprint star - if you want to start your weekend in an active way and enjoy the outdoors in lovely surroundings with a fun, international and multilingual group of people, you are welcome to join us!
Every Saturday at 9:30 am, we meet, we run, in the magnificent Schönbrunn park, and then we go for breakfast.
Want to discuss politics or the best recipes for banana pancakes? Not a problem. Not feeling social? Tune out with your earbuds - we can talk over breakfast. We are casual. You can be too.
What to expect: Start by meeting Adrian, Ali, Liz, Paul and Sonia on-time at 9:30am outside the Schönbrunn U-Bahn stop (exit Grünbergstraße). (Coordinates: 48.1858130, 16.3200640) From there, we walk to the side park entrance where the “running” part begins. The important thing is that you run at your own pace. Typically, small groups of people will run at the same pace as you, so you never have to walk/run alone :)
We finish one hour later, at about 10:40am, reconvening just inside the Hietzinger Tor exit. (Coordinates: 48.1858825, 16.3032647). From there, we’re off to breakfast!
Breakfast Details: Anker bakery opposite the U4 Hietzing station and depending on the weather, grab something for a picnic in Schönbrunn park, or hang out in the bakery. If you missed us earlier, you can always go there around 10:45.
We are a fun group of runners who don’t take things too seriously. We meet, chat, RUN, stretch, chat, EAT and we hang out over a beer every now and then. It's that easy. Please join us for breakfast after the run! The more the merrier.
Typically we are 10-30 people, as not everyone who comes signs up on meetup.
Important disclaimer: Please only run as much as you feel you can, considering the temperature, weather conditions, your own fitness etc... run and walk at your own pace as the organizers do not assume any liability for any injuries or health issues. Sonia, Adrian, Ali, Paul and Liz
Founders Running Club :: Vienna
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
You can drop your layers, bags & whatever else at Café Brenner before the run.
📍 Meeting point:
09:55 at Café Brenner (https://share.google/YQ03QVDuYaga5AFRm) – drop your stuff, say hi.
👟 10:00 warm-up starts outside of the building (Superbude)
➡️ Then we head off on the \~5K Prater loop.
☕ Post-run: coffee back at Café Brenner.
❗️🔒 The storage room at Café Brenner will be locked during the run – but please note: Neither Founders Running Club nor Café Brenner does assume any liability.
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Transportation Events Near You
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Quarterly Goals Reset for Product Professionals
One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that.
As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact?
Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization.
We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM.
📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St
Located in: The Shops at Worthington
Ample parking is available.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
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
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
TBD
**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**
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