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🔥 AI Agent Engineering: From RAG to Multi-Agent Orchestration 📅 10 de marzo | 🕡 18:30 📍 Oficinas de Google Cloud - Spaces Plaza Universitat Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 583, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona La inteligencia artificial está evolucionando rápidamente… pero también lo están haciendo sus errores. En este meetup iremos más allá del hype para hablar de lo que realmente implica construir AI agents que funcionen en producción. Hablaremos sobre: ✅ RAG vs Fine-tuning: cuándo usar cada enfoque ✅ Sistemas multi-agente: cuándo ayudan y cuándo complican ✅ Guardrails, observabilidad y patrones human-in-the-loop ✅ Protocolos emergentes como MCP y A2A para comunicación agente-herramienta y agente-agente 🎤 Speaker principal: Fabricio Carraro Ingeniero en Computación (UNICAMP) y especialista en Data & Machine Learning, Fabricio es una referencia en IA en Brasil y Latinoamérica. ✨ Autor publicado sobre IA, LLMs y Prompt Engineering ✨ Creador de un proyecto open source de RAG incluido en el cookbook oficial de Google Gemma ✨ Host del podcast #1 en tecnología en Brasil: “IA Sob Controle” ✨ Co-creador de la “Artificial Intelligence Immersion Week” junto a Google (más de 300.000 personas) ✨ AI Specialist en conferencias internacionales Una sesión técnica, directa y sin humo. 🤝 Dinámica grupal con Monica Verdi – Code Sherpas Mónica es experta en comunicación efectiva y creación de equipos tecnológicos diversos y de alto rendimiento. Con casi 15 años de experiencia, trabaja con startups y scaleups para construir equipos que no solo entienden la visión del negocio, sino que la convierten en realidad. Nos guiará en una dinámica grupal diseñada para potenciar colaboración, comunicación y pensamiento estratégico en entornos tecnológicos. 🎯 Este evento es para ti si: Estás construyendo con LLMs Diseñas productos con IA Te interesa la arquitectura de agentes Quieres entender qué funciona realmente en producción 📍 Google Cloud - Spaces Plaza Universitat Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 583, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona 🕡 18:30 🎟️ Plazas limitadas Nos vemos el 10 de marzo. #AI #AIAgents #RAG #LLM #MachineLearning #GoogleCloud #TechCommunity #WomenInTech #BuildWithAI Agenda --- Speaker Fabricio Carraro - Barcelona Supercomputing Center (Ai Developer Advocate) Host Rosemarie García López - Women Tech Makers Barcelona UX/UI Designer & Researcher based in Mataró, Spain | Google WTM Barcelona Co Organizer | FoF Avocate --- Partners Google Cloud (https://cloud.google.com) Code Sherpas --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-barcelona-presents-build-with-ai-ai-agent-engineering-from-rag-to-multi-agent-orchestration/.

We will meet at La Querida, Passeig de Pujades 33, [https://goo.gl/maps/u5ZpycVXeZb7XyeE9](https://goo.gl/maps/u5ZpycVXeZb7XyeE9) You can leave your stuff there and we will begin running from outside the bar. A description of the route is below for your information. Before the run, we take a group photo and after we drink and/or eat at the bar (not mandatory). We will chat a bit before starting to run. The distance is about 10 kilometers (\~6 miles). However, there are plenty of opportunities to turn back before and sometimes people run a shorter distance. Each person runs at her/his own pace. Most of the time people are talking/chatting so it's honestly a casual run. Mini groups tend to form according to pace. Please note people run at their own risk and please if you have any medical condition make sure you let someone know and be sensible, run within your abilities. And don't forget to check our [facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/319006355235925/) for news and activities! We kick off by running into the Ciutadella Park via the main gate. We then take a right to exit the park and immediately take a left to run alongside the round wall of the zoo (Passeig de Cicumvallacio). We then turn right at Carrer de Ramon Trias Fargas and head towards the beach. We then take a left turn and run along the beach heading northeast. Along the coast, we cross the Passeig Maritim de la Mar Bella for a quick stop at the water fountain and then turn back. The main change on the way back is that we turn right at the tram station along the other wall of the zoo (continuation of Carrer de Wellington) and once we reach the end of the wall, we are back to Passeig Pujades where we end our run.

[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6JuLOG3HDMCwweahpKsqM?mode=hq1tsha) **Con Joan Rubio — Experto en Ciencias del Comportamiento** ¿Sientes que siempre terminas en los mismos conflictos aunque las situaciones sean diferentes? Esta charla te ayudará a **entender tus patrones mentales** y cómo cambiar tu enfoque para que los conflictos dejen de repetirse. **Lo que vivirás:** * Sesión práctica de aprendizaje sobre patrones mentales y decisiones inconscientes. * Estrategias para transformar conflictos en oportunidades de crecimiento. * Conexión con personas que buscan lo mismo que tú: **mejorar sus relaciones y decisiones**. **Detalles clave:** * 💶 Solo 3€ en efectivo (más consumo en el local por respeto al espacio). * ⏰ Plazas limitadas: **una vez llenas, no habrá otra oportunidad este mes**. * 🤝 Después del evento, nos quedamos para socializar y conocer a gente nueva. 🎯 **Reserva tu plaza ahora y da el primer paso para transformar tu manera de relacionarte y actuar!**

Hello! ╴Looking to meet fellow entrepreneurs in Barcelona? Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) This week's in-person networking event is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) Come and say hi! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS** [Founder Stack™](https://barcelonaentrepreneurs.com/founder-stack/) — access essential tools and exclusive services discounts curated for Barcelona entrepreneurs.

Un cop recollides **propostes de projectes d’open data que contribueixen a combatre la desinformació, reforçar la qualitat de la informació pública i posar en valor l’ús de les dades obertes com a base d’una democràcia més transparent i per al desenvolupament d’una intel·ligència artificial alimentada amb dades fiables** Et convidem a que el dia 10 de març a les 18h. a ca l'Alier a Barcelona, coneguis aquests projectes basats en dades obertes per combatre la desinformació i reforçar una democràcia més transparent i que contribueixen a millorar la qualitat de la informació pública i a promoure una intel·ligència artificial responsable. Aquest espai vol ser un punt de trobada per compartir experiències, inspirar noves iniciatives i visibilitzar bones pràctiques en l’ús de les dades obertes al servei de la societat. **[Cal inscripcio previa](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-dades-obertes-contra-la-desinformacio-opendataday26-1983525740886?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-dades-obertes-contra-la-desinformacio-opendataday26-1983525740886?aff=oddtdtcreator)

*EN* *An open-level Vinyasa Yoga class where the body flows in harmony with conscious breathing, especially created for those who spend many hours sitting at a computer.* The class is an invitation to a journey of awareness and full presence, a meditation in movement. This practice includes Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathings exercises), Mantras and Meditation. It helps improving flexibility, strengthening the body and calming the mind. No previous experience is required. All types bodies, genders and souls are welcome! The class will be held in English and/or Spanish (depending of the participants) We can provide you a yoga mat. ☝ Please, come 10 min before the class starts. If you cannot attend the class, remember to cancel your reservation. RESERVATIONS OPEN UNTIL 17:30H PRICE: coworkers : free ‍♀️externals: 12 euro You can pay in cash before the class starts *ES* *Una clase de Vinyasa Yoga de nivel abierto donde el cuerpo fluye en armonía con la respiración consciente, especialmente creada para quienes pasan muchas horas sentados frente al ordenador.* La clase es una invitación a un viaje de conciencia y presencia plena, una meditación en movimiento. Esta práctica incluye Asanas (posturas), Pranayama (ejercicios de respiración), Mantras y Meditación. Esta practica ayuda a mejorar la flexibilidad, fortalecer el cuerpo y a calmar la mente. No se necesita experiencia previa. Todos tipos de cuerpos, géneros y almas están bienvenidos! La clase se impartirá en inglés y/o español (dependiendo de los participantes). Te podemos prestar una esterilla si lo necesitas ;) ☝ Llega 10 min antes, empezaremos puntuales. Si no puedes assister, recuérdate de cancelar tu reserva. RESERVA TU PLAZA HASTA LAS 17:30H. PRECIO * 12 euro * gratuito para los coworkers de la vaca.

Running production-level AI (especially LLMs and generative models) is facing a wall: cost, performance and hardware availability. Cloud bills are skyrocketing, latency is impacting user experience, and reliance on high-end GPUs is creating a bottleneck. On top of that, new regulations such as the EU AI Act are increasingly requiring transparency on energy consumption. Green AI is an emerging field dedicated to making AI environmentally sustainable without compromising model performance. This discipline goes hand in hand with engineering efficiency: using fewer resources to achieve equivalent results. By optimizing models to reduce energy consumption, we address two critical goals at once: we significantly improve operational margins and scalability, and we minimize the carbon emissions. In this session, we will demonstrate how to address these challenges using **GAISSA**, a UPC spin-off project that automates AI model optimization. We will show a **Live Demo** covering: * A walk-through of how a standard model is compressed and adapted for efficiency * A Return on Investment (ROI) comparison of a standard vs. an optimized model * A visualization of cost reduction (€), latency (ms), and emissions (CO2) **Who Are We** We are the team behind GAISSA, researchers and engineers from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). We specialize in AI efficiency and model optimization, and our mission is to make advanced AI accessible, affordable, and compliant with future standards. More on: [https://gessi.upc.edu/en/research-areas/sustainability-of-artificial-intelligence-systems](https://gessi.upc.edu/en/research-areas/sustainability-of-artificial-intelligence-systems) **Location and sponsor** This event is sponsered by **basetis**, a technology consultancy that stands out not just for its IT services, but for its radical approach to corporate structure. The event will take place in their office, which is located in **La Pedrera (Casa Milà)**. The access to the building will be by **Carrer Provença** entrance. **Event schedule** Doors open from **18:30** to **19:00.** Please join us after the presentation for pizza and drinks to network with other attendees.

**Open Coffee Meetup will be held at *Cafe Alsur \| Lluria*** Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our **Open Coffee sessions** bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives. Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community. **Who joins** Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world. **How to prepare** * Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared * Prepare a short intro: who you are and the value you bring * Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss **About the Organizer – [SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator](https://taac.startupinvestoraccelerator.com/ "https://taac.startupinvestoraccelerator.com/")** SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals. **Next opportunities** Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-investor-accelerator/ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-investor-accelerator/"). * **[Startups](https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile "https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile")**[ Express your Interest here](https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile "https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile") \- You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition\. * **[Investors](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform")**[ Express your Interest here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform") \- Explore our hands\-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence\.

La Green Software Foundation colabora en la difusión del evento organizado por Green AI Barcelona, en la que se presentará el proyecto GAISSA, de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. [Optimizing AI Inference: How to Cut Costs, Latency & Energy, jue, 12 mar 2026, 18:30 | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/es-es/green-ai-barcelona/events/313278330/) Consideramos que esta charla será del interés de los miembros del grupo de MeetUp de Barcelona. La asistencia es libre y presencial. Apuntarse directamente en el evento original. **NO APUNTARSE EN ESTE EVENTO**

💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺 ‼️‼️‼️‼️**VAMOS A BAILAR** ‼️‼️‼️‼️ Tal vez la mejor manera de hacer nuevos amigos, pasar tiempo en buena compañía con buena música y aprender algo nuevo! No pierdas la oportunidad de aprender a bailar LA DANZA MÁS POPULAR DE EUROPA ✨✨✨✨✨✨**BACHATA**✨✨✨✨✨✨ ‼️Todo lo que necesitas es un poco de GANAS con todo lo DEMÁS te AYUDARÉ‼️ Soy Pavel Solvev vice campeon de bachata sensual 2023 Te explico todo desde principio ✅Los pasos basicos ✅Técnica ✅Musicalidad ✅Los combinaciónes de muvimientos Explico en 🇷🇺🇬🇧🇪🇸 [Group WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsGCffpnpM3dznmEMKax5) [Location ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/guBUfm1WB8KdbVj26?g_st=ic) [Telegram group ](https://t.me/bachata_bcn) 💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃 ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️☺️ТАНЦУЮТ ВСЕ ☺️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ Пожалуй лучший способ завести новые знакомства, провести время в хорошей компании под отличную музыку в классной дружеской атмосфере и научиться чему то новому! Не упустите свой шанс научиться танцевать САМЫЙ ПОПУЛЯРНЫЙ В ЕВРОПЕ ТАНЕЦ ✨✨✨✨✨✨BACHATA✨✨✨✨✨✨

Hola Barcelona We’re kicking off the year with energy and strong community vibes - and there’s no better way to do that than getting together in person! OpenMetadata is coming to Barcelona, and we’d love for you to join us! This meetup is all about bringing Barcelona’s data community together for real, down-to-earth conversations about metadata, governance, and what it actually takes to build data platforms that scale. **When: March 11, 2026 at 18:00 CET to 21:00 CET** **What to expect:** • Special guest: Sequra’s data team sharing their OMD journey \- Ariadna Cuffi\, Data Governance Lead \- how Sequra operationalized governance and drove real adoption across teams\. \- Martín Langberg\, Senior Data Engineer \- launched the OMD POC\. \- Roman Vasilev\, built the Claude integration\. • A session with Pere, one of OpenMetadata’s founding engineers He’ll share behind-the-scenes stories from building OpenMetadata in the open - lessons learned, architectural decisions, and what it really takes to grow an open source data project. • Open discussion + community sharing We want this to be interactive. If you’re using OpenMetadata (or exploring it), we’d love for you to share your journey, challenges, or use case. • Snacks, beer, wine & relaxed networking After the talk, we keep it informal - good conversations, new connections, and a little bit of cerveza! This event is about building real momentum for Barcelona’s data ecosystem in 2026 - connecting practitioners who care about metadata, data quality, lineage, governance, and open collaboration. If you’re open to taking the mic for a few minutes to share your experience, we’d love that too!! If you are interested in presenting at our meetup, [please fill out this Call for Speakers! ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezlYjfwB40BgQ5HbhSqs6dDHcwMkgTeEFQtsIa6k3yOhNYjQ/viewform?usp=dialog) Let’s build something meaningful together. See you there. Friendly reminder, the event starts at 6pm CET - 9pm CET

⬇️ Únete a nuestro Grupo de Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd) ⬇️ Estamos en Instagram [www.instagram.com/redconsciencia_comunidad](http://www.instagram.com/redconsciencia_comunidad) **Conferencia ✨ Desarrollo Personal con Programación Neuro-Lingüística (PNL)** La verdadera transformación no ocurre por azar: es el resultado de comprender y aplicar principios que impulsan el cambio profundo y sostenible. En esta conferencia exploraremos las bases psicológicas, emocionales y estratégicas que permiten transformar nuestra vida personal y profesional. Abordaremos: * El papel de la **mentalidad** y las creencias en el cambio. * La importancia de la **claridad de objetivos** y la visión personal. * Herramientas de **Programación Neurolingüística (PNL)** y coaching para reprogramar hábitos y patrones. * Cómo gestionar las emociones y estados internos para potenciar el rendimiento. * Estrategias para mantener la motivación y la disciplina a largo plazo. * El papel de los valores y el propósito como guía personal Basada en aportaciones de referentes como **Tony Robbins**, **Robert Dilts**, **Carol Dweck** y en técnicas probadas en el desarrollo humano. **Colaboración**: 5€ (costes de sala y organización) **Ponente**: Alejandro Alonso - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas/) **Formato**: Presencial y participativo. Conferencia + preguntas. Una oportunidad para descubrir las claves que pueden marcar un antes y un después en tu crecimiento y resultados.

**[Únete a nuestro grupo de whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cp2jyUS8Z9a0AsWJ1kbV0f)** La inteligencia espiritual no es huir del mundo, ni elevarse por encima de la realidad cotidiana. Es **despertar dentro de ella**. Edward Martin nos explicará cómo ver con claridad en medio del ruido, actuar con conciencia dentro de estructuras que empujan al automatismo, la competencia, el miedo y la supervivencia. No se trata de retirarse del sistema, sino de **no ser poseído por él**. El sistema —social, laboral, cultural, emocional— funciona muchas veces desde la prisa, la comparación, la apariencia de poder, la ley del más fuerte, la desconexión del corazón. En ese contexto, despertar no es volverse ingenuo ni “espiritualizarlo todo”, sino desarrollar un tipo de inteligencia que integra lucidez, ética, discernimiento y presencia interior. **Ponentes:** Alexander, fundador del Club de las Mentes Brillantes. Edward Martin, es el intelectual reflexivo con los pies en el suelo y la cabeza en el cielo. **aportación:** 5€ para gastos de organización. Te esperamos! :)

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

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

Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us. As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead. **Apply now to lead a group in your area:** 👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind

We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.

Drake Lundstrom is presenting: Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone Abstract: Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need! If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo. Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

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