Workflow Design

**ANNOUNCEMENT – Registration via this [link](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-12mar2026-mc) only.** * Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. * For admission into our event space, please register beforehand via GovEntry only. * Please present the QR code within your registration confirmation email upon check-in at our event space. **About this Meetup** Join us for a discussion exploring the evolving landscape of durable workflow executions in modern systems. As applications become increasingly distributed, durable execution has emerged as a critical paradigm for building resilient systems that survive failures whilst maintaining complete execution state. This session examines why durable execution is essential for modern architectures from multi-step processes spanning multiple services to long-running operations requiring distributed coordination. We'll explore real-world applications and human-in-the-loop processes that traditional patterns cannot handle reliably. The discussion covers challenges and learnings from building automation tools in GovTech, examining how durable execution solves common distributed systems problems like state management, fault tolerance, and observability. We'll delve into design principles that make workflows resilient by default and automatically handling retries. Whether you're evaluating tools like Temporal, Cadence, or others, this conversation offers practical insights into implementation strategies, use cases, and pitfalls to avoid. **[Learn with us today](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-12mar2026-mc)**! **Programme** 7:00pm: Introduction By STACK Community 7:05pm: Opening By ​Steven Koh, Director, Engineering Management, Government Digital Products (GDP), GovTech Singapore 7:15pm: Building Opus: Delivering Durable Workflow Execution for Government Systems By Gabriel Tay, Staff Software Engineer, GDP, GovTech Singapore 7:35pm: Temporal Primitives to Real-World Design By Tao Guo, Staff Solutions Architect, Temporal.io 7:55pm: Real Application Use Case of Subscription Workflows Through TechBiz By Yong Weng Kiat, Software Engineer, GDP, GovTech Singapore 8:15pm: Q&A 8:30pm: End of STACK Meetup Click **[here](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-12mar2026-mc)\*** to sign up! \*Registration will be accepted via GovEntry only.

Flow class is a style of yoga that is moving from one posture to another posture in synchronizing with our breath. The class will begin with gentler movements to warm up the body, then move into progressively more challenging flowing sequences. Flow Yoga These may include standing poses, balances, inversions, and peak poses. Then the class will end with slower, deeper stretches, and often floor-based yoga poses. Classes will be conducted via Zoom LINK to the class registration: https://www.yogasojourn.com/login-register-class/

## **Grow Your Business Through Trusted Professional Relationships** This weekly referral networking session brings together SME owners and professionals who are focused on building meaningful business relationships and expanding their client base through referrals. If you are a business owner or professional looking to increase your visibility and connect with other decision-makers, this session provides a structured and highly effective environment to do so. Many attendees join to build long-term referral partnerships and expand their professional network with like-minded business owners. [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7) ## **What Makes This Different** Unlike casual networking events, this session is structured, efficient, and focused on helping attendees build genuine professional relationships. You will meet fellow SME owners and professionals who are actively growing their businesses and open to building partnerships. The session is professionally facilitated to ensure everyone has the opportunity to introduce themselves and connect meaningfully. [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7) ## **What to Expect** • 7.30AM - 9.30AM • Structured introductions from attendees • Opportunity to present your business and services • Referral and opportunity sharing • Professional networking with SME owners and professionals The environment is welcoming, professional, and respectful of your time. [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7) ## **Who This Is For** This session is suitable for: • SME owners • Business owners and founders • Lawyers and legal professionals • Doctors and medical professionals • Consultants • Immigration service providers • Accountants and professional service providers • Professionals responsible for business growth and client acquisition Whether you are growing an established business or expanding your professional network, this session provides valuable connections. [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7) ## **What to Bring** • Name cards • A short introduction of your business • A professional mindset [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7) ## **Why Professionals Attend Regularly** Many attendees find this to be one of the most effective ways to: • Build trusted professional relationships • Increase referral opportunities • Expand their business network • Stay connected with the local business community [RSVP Here](https://forms.gle/Gt7UemdzUjgRG4ci7)

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS23)

Join us for a stress free and chill jog at Marina Bay Sands! Unwind and take this chance to start the week on a great note - while enjoying beautiful views. While there are many running groups and clubs, I struggled to find one that is not as competitive or intense, one that is suitable for people who just want to incorporate some movement into their week - without feeling like they have to be fit and regular to join. I chose to start a ladies group first as running speeds usually differ between guys and ladies - I also want to keep it comfortable & simple for now. 🗓Date: 12th March Thursday, 7PM 📍Meeting Point: TBA via Telegram 🏃‍♀️Running Route: Art Science Museum > Past Flower Done & Cloud Forest > Marina Barrage, and back. (Approx. 3KM, 45 Minutes) Thereafter, we can go grab a drink together and chill, or you can head back to rest. Free and easy ! Please telegram me @germainewangg if I do not reply on meetup as we have a separate group on Telegram as well.

Originating from Brazil, Samba was introduced to the US in the late 1920s through Broadway plays. American-styled Samba differs from Brazilian-styled Samba, where Samba is danced solo and during parades and carnivals. Today, Latin American Samba is characterized by its syncopated timing, rolling hip action, pelvic tilt and a slight bounce, while its rhythm is also expressed throughout the torso. Samba is a fun and lively dance that can be performed as an upbeat and sultry dance during a show or a competition, and as the joy of a party. ### **Address** 795, North Bridge Rd, #02-01 797, 198763 ### **Schedule** Sundays 330PM - 430PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

**Friday is our open co-working day.** ​People come to work on their own projects, take breaks together, and usually stay through the afternoon. It’s quiet, focused, and builder- and founder-led. ​You can arrive anytime from 10AM. Most people show up after lunch and settle in before 1.30pm. Bring your laptop. Grab any open seat. Stay as long as you like. ​At 1.30pm, we pause work briefly for a shared session called The Stage, then everyone goes back to working. ​This is how Fridays here work. **The Stage @ 1.30PM** *The Stage is a short, open-format session where builders and founders share something they are actively working on. A workflow, a technical breakdown, a lesson learned, or just a topic keeping him/her up at night.* *The goal is to spark ideas you can try immediately after, during the same afternoon. After the session ends, most people simply open their laptops again and continue working.* *Interested to speak? Express interest here: [form here](https://sq-collective.notion.site/2a1aae2f95ae80e38156eaecfc9eb885?pvs=105)* **Topic: The Opportunity in Being Human** **Speaker: Russell Huang** ​Russell Huang is trying to understand what a founder is so he can call himself one. ​After a life in investigating geopolitical power dynamics, emergent risks in human-factor cybersecurity, and litigation intelligence advisory for high-stakes fraud, he can't help but ask a more interesting question: if AI can actually do good for the world. He's working on Project Ujong — currently an experiment in understanding if and how LLMs can drive togetherness, with the hope of reimagining how people live, connect and discover in Singapore. You still have no idea who Russell is after reading this. ​This session is not about frameworks, customer acquisition or showcasing AI applications. It will be a candid sharing of what it means to know a person, and how AI could be used to highlight the human traits that matter in an age of agents, dehumanisation and ennui. ​**Takeaway:** Hope, and a new perspective on AI's potential to reimagine experience altogether. ​​After the session, we go back to work.

Some quiet time doing writing / working at a cafe.

# 🎉 After Work Social – Meet New Friends, Dine & Chill Good conversations. Comfort food. New connections. Instead of another evening scrolling through your phone, come join a relaxed social night where strangers become friends over food, drinks, and easy conversations. In collaboration with **Offbeat**, we’re creating a welcoming space where young professionals and newcomers in Singapore can connect naturally in a casual dining environment. No pressure. No awkward networking. Just real people and good vibes. *** # 🍻 Early Arrival Perk 🎁 **First 10 guests to arrive receive a complimentary drink on us.** Come early, grab your drink, and ease into the evening. *** # 💬 What to Expect This isn’t the kind of event where people stand around awkwardly holding their drink. We help the room flow naturally so conversations start easily. ✔ Meet **12–20 new people** in one evening ✔ Light guided introductions to break the ice ✔ Relaxed dining & drinks atmosphere ✔ Reserved space for our group ✔ Open mingling throughout the night Coming alone? That’s completely normal. Most people do — and by the end of the night, you won’t feel like you came alone. *** # 👥 Who Should Join This event is perfect for: • Young professionals **18–39** • Locals, expats & newcomers to Singapore 🌏 • People looking to expand their social circle • Anyone who enjoys meaningful conversations over loud nightlife This is **not a dating event** — just a social space to meet new people. *** # 🕒 Evening Flow **6:30 PM – Arrival & Welcome** Grab a drink and meet a few friendly faces. **7:00 PM – Social Introductions** Short guided introductions to help conversations start naturally. **7:15 PM onwards – Chill & Mingle** Reconnect with people you clicked with or continue chatting over food and drinks. *** # 🎟 Entry **SGD 10 per person** Your ticket helps us: • Secure the venue space • Manage group size • Maintain a comfortable social atmosphere ✨ RSVP required *** # 🎲 Optional Social Game We may run a **light-hearted mini social game** during the night. Participation token: **SGD 2 (optional)**. Small prizes, fun moments, and a great way to spark conversations. *** # 🌆 Why Join? Singapore is a fast-paced city. But the best friendships often start with a simple conversation. After Work Social creates a relaxed space where: ✨ You meet people outside your usual circle ✨ Conversations go beyond small talk ✨ You leave the night with real connections *** **Come dine. Chill. Meet new people.**

Ready to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and discover how AI can revolutionize your wellness business—live and in person? Join us for this exclusive live meetup where we bring together forward-thinking business owners, wellness advocates, and digital entrepreneurs. You’ll learn how to use AI tools to simplify your marketing, boost your online presence, and grow your income—all while promoting better health and balance in your life and business. Picture a vibrant room filled with positive energy, powerful insights, and real collaboration opportunities. You’ll walk away with practical AI strategies, valuable connections and an inspired vision for building a wellness brand that truly works for *you*. Don’t miss this in-person opportunity to learn, network and elevate your wellness business. RSVP now to secure your seat—spaces are limited for this live meetup!

Hey AWS Security fam 👋 For our March 2026 AWS Security Users Group meetup, we are honoured to welcome **Jeff Moss**, founder of DEF CON and Black Hat, for a special fireside conversation with the community. This session is a candid discussion shaped by questions from practitioners who build, defend, and operate systems every day. Expect perspectives on judgment, tradeoffs, and how security actually plays out across very different environments and worlds. **Our goal remains the same: bring security and cloud practitioners together.** Security is wide; cloud teams move fast. Let us meet in the middle — share what is working, what is painful, and how we can ship safer, faster. 🎤 **Speakers** ✅ **Fireside Chat - Ask Me Anything** 📌 Jeff Moss, Founder of DEF CON and Black Hat An open fireside style conversation shaped by questions from the community. Expect candid discussion around judgment, tradeoffs, and how security really plays out across very different environments and worlds. No slides. No sales. Just real talk. 📝 Have a question for Jeff? Submit it in advance here: 🔗 https://forms.gle/vJNB7b98zAwakov46 We will prioritise thoughtful, practitioner driven questions during the live conversation. ✅ **Ask a CIO** 📌 Damian Leach, CIO, Seaco An open and interactive conversation with a CIO operating at enterprise scale. This session will explore how security decisions are made, the tradeoffs leaders face, and what it takes to align technology, risk, and business priorities under real constraints. 🧭 **Event Details** 📅 Date: Friday, 13th March 2026 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Venue: AWS Singapore, 2 Central Blvd, IOI Central Boulevard East Towers, Level 5 🛂 **Registration & Check-in (Important)** Watch for an email titled: AWS Security User Group Singapore: Registration Confirmed for AWS Security Meetup – March 2026 Show this email at Level 1 Concierge to access Level 5 for verification. Walk-ins: Only if capacity allows. Confirmed registrations get priority. No confirmation email = walk-in; entry not guaranteed. 🙌 **What to Expect (and why it’s worth your evening)** * 30-minute interactive sessions — no death-by-slides * Live Q&A & show-and-tell — bring questions, tooling, and war stories * Security × Cloud crossover — incident learnings, IaC guardrails, identity, data protection, cost/risk trade-offs 🍕 **Agenda & Housekeeping** 6:30 PM — Pizza & drinks (vegetarian + halal options) Talks — Start right after dinner Networking — Meet builders, defenders, and platform folks 📸 Photos/recordings may be used for future promo Pro tip: Arrive early to skip queues and snag a good seat 🎁 Swag & promo codes — stay till the end for giveaways

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**Come join us for a fun photography walk around the colorful streets of Bugis and Haji Lane! This is a great place to take pictures, with all the beautiful murals, shops, and interesting people around.** **You can use your phone or any kind of camera - it doesn't matter if you're a pro or just starting out, we're all here to enjoy taking photos together. We'll start with a quick meet and greet, then head out to click pictures.** **After our photo walk, we'll end up at a nearby coffee shop to chat about our experiences and share our favorite shots.** **Join us if you're interested in photography. It doesn't matter if you're a pro or a beginner; we do it for the love of photography. We'll kick off with a short meet and greet before heading out to click pictures together.** **After our photo walk, we'll end at a nearby coffee shop to chat and share our experiences.** **This is a free event, but please RSVP to let us know you're coming. If you have any trouble finding us or have questions, feel free to call or text: Jay: +65 9352 0249 Sandeep: +65 8609 1667** **Join our WhatsApp group for live location sharing: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IYNcf63yaXr2PAXyrjeHzi We share our live location there to help everyone stay connected — especially as people naturally wander off while shooting.** **Meeting Point: Bugis MRT - Bugis MRT — Exit C (Bugis Junction / Victoria Street side)** **Route: Victoria St → Haji Lane → Arab St → North Bridge Rd**

**DC Service Jam is back.** This March, SD:DC is hosting the DC edition of Global Service Jam 2026 week. We are part of a worldwide movement of designers, strategists, and curious minds who come together to build real service concepts from scratch. From **Saturday March 14 to Sunday March 15**, you'll work in a small team around a secret theme revealed at kick-off. No briefs, no client. Just hands-on design, rapid prototyping, and plenty of Post-its. This year we're bringing AI into the mix. Throughout the weekend we'll look at how AI tools can support service design work, as a sensemaking tool, to build artifacts faster, and to push prototypes further. **WHAT TO EXPECT** **Saturday March 14th** * **9 - 10am:** social / breakfast (theme reveal + team formation) * **10am - 6pm:** full day of research, ideation, and prototyping (meals provided) * **6:30pm (optional):** social / happy hour (nearby bar) **Sunday March 15th** * **9 - 10am:** social / breakfast * **10am - 12pm:** finalize prototyping & storytelling * **12pm - 2pm:** present your work and share what DC made with the world **WHO SHOULD COME** You don't need to be a service designer. If you're a UX or product designer, strategist, public servant, researcher, or just someone curious about how services actually work, you're welcome here. **LOGISTICS** * **Dates:** Saturday March 14th & Sunday 15th (ending at 2pm) * **Venue:** SteamPunk, McLean, VA * **Capacity:** 50 spots only (first come, first served) * **Attendee fee:** $60\* (covers meals, materials, and space) *\* If the fee is a barrier for you, we have a limited number of discounted tickets available, just reach out to Sergio Venegas directly for a code.* **WHAT TO BRING** ✔️ An open mind and a willingness to make things ✔️ Laptop and charger ✔️ Curiosity about Service Design (no experience needed) **Follow SD:DC on LinkedIn and @DCServiceJam on Instagram for updates!** \*\*\* Many thanks to our host and sponsor, **SteamPunk** *Design. Disrupt, Repeat. Steampunk is anchored by a startup culture with a customer-centered delivery approach. We put our Federal government clients in the center of everything we design, develop, and deliver to drive high quality mission impacts and user experiences at speed.*

Leads come in, but they don’t move. Prospects engage, but they don’t convert. Customers join, but they don’t stay. And most teams are guessing where the breakdown actually is. At this DC Marketing Tech Talks event, Geoff Livingston will walk you through a practical, end-to-end AI workflow designed to help you identify and fix the gaps in your customer journey. This session is about using AI to analyze how buyers are actually moving through your funnel, uncover where engagement drops off, and turn that insight into measurable improvements. You’ll learn how to: * Map your real customer journey * Identify friction points across your lead funnel * Use AI to analyze messy marketing data in a structured way. Geoff will show you how to turn disconnected touchpoints into a clear picture of behavior, how to surface usable insights, and how to feed those insights back into your campaigns to improve performance. This session will give you a detailed playbook. You will see the specific tools, the specific processes, and the step-by-step structure to implement this workflow inside your own organization. From auditing your journey to identifying measurable gaps, to prioritizing the highest-impact fixes, to building a repeatable optimization loop, you will walk away knowing exactly how to execute this approach from start to finish.

**Ever dreamed of designing your own backyard oasis?** Here’s your chance to make it happen! Join us at the **Premier Pools & Spas showroom in Manassas, VA** for a fun and creative evening of pool design, conversation, and inspiration. We’ll sip, sketch, and dream up the ultimate backyard retreat together! ️ **What to Expect:** * Hands-on pool design session (we’ll provide poster boards, pens, pencils, and markers!) * Learn how pool layouts, materials, and costs come together in real-world projects * Light refreshments, good company, and expert advice from our design and construction team * **Bonus:** select designs from the night will be turned into **real-time 3D renderings** by one of our pool designers! **Space is limited** — only 15 spots available (each attendee may bring one guest). Whether you’re seriously planning your dream pool or just curious about the process, this laid-back event is the perfect mix of creativity and conversation. Come ready to design, sip, and have a great time!

# ✨ Real Founder Lessons for Builders & Career Pivoters (Ashburn) **Saturday, March 14 • 2–4 PM • Ashburn, VA** What if growing your work didn’t have to come with constant exhaustion? This entrepreneur-focused session is a behind-the-scenes conversation about how to build, pivot, and scale **without burning yourself out** — and without chasing work that drains your energy. Whether you’re launching something new, navigating a career pivot, or rebuilding after a layoff, the principles are the same: 👉 protect your energy 👉 make smarter pivots 👉 build momentum that lasts 👉 apply AI practically to support smarter decisions and workflows Over 12 years, I’ve launched **7 startups and side hustles** — alongside **21 years in corporate tech leadership**. The biggest lesson wasn’t scaling tactics… It was learning when to pivot, how to sustain momentum, and how to align what energizes you with what serves your customers — an approach that generated **revenue** in my first full-time year without burnout. A key part of that evolution has been learning how to integrate AI in grounded, practical ways — helping accelerate testing, decision-making, and workflow clarity without adding complexity. During this session, I’ll share real founder insights — including a live screen walkthrough — showing how smart pivots happen and what separates intentional growth from reactive hustle. *** ## What We’ll Explore 1. **How to recognize when to pivot — and when to stay the course** 2. **Building energy-first systems instead of burnout cycles** 3. **Founder decision-making under pressure** 4. **Designing work that supports long-term momentum** 5. **Why sustainable growth outperforms hustle culture** 6. **Using AI strategically to support pivots, experimentation, and smarter workflows** This is not a lecture or pitch — it’s a grounded founder conversation for people who want to grow smarter and build work that lasts. Expect practical thinking, humor, and takeaways you can use immediately. *** ## Event Details 💵 $20 RSVP — includes coffee + snacks 📍 Ashburn, VA (exact address shared after RSVP) 🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 👥 Max 15 attendees — intentionally small for meaningful conversation Most attendees are professionals, founders, and growth-minded builders navigating reinvention, pivots, or startup ideas. *** ## About the Space — Startup Garage Style Hosted in my early-founder style startup garage — a **bright, spacious, comfortable Ashburn living room** designed for focused conversation and practical learning. These sessions are intentionally intimate — closer to a founder roundtable than a seminar. *** ## Background — Corporate to Founder Journey After **21 years in corporate tech leadership**, including senior director role, I transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship, building on years of startup and side-hustle experience. If you’re exploring a career pivot or next chapter, you’ll find this conversation highly practical. *** ## 🔗 Builder Ecosystem & Resources 🌐 Website: [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co) ▶ YouTube (300K+ views): [https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness](https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness) 💼 LinkedIn (4K+ followers): [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/) 🤝 Meetup Community: [https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/) 📚 Amazon Author Page (2 Books published, more on the way): [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ) Everything shared comes from lived founder experience — not theory. *** **Space is intentionally limited to ensure focused discussion, interactive learning, and practical takeaways you can use immediately.**

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – Resource Presentation** **Why Not Today? Build Systems That Support Your Growth** **Presented by Leslie Kane, Founder of Why Not Today?** **Wednesday March 25th \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us for a powerful resource presentation designed to help entrepreneurs move from scattered effort to sustainable momentum. *** ## **About the Session** Entrepreneurs rarely struggle because they lack ideas. They struggle because everything lives in their head. In this session, **Leslie Kane**, founder of **Why Not Today?**, will explore how developing intentional systems creates clarity, focus, and forward progress in business. Drawing from decades of leadership experience and working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, Leslie shares how structure reduces overwhelm, simplifies decision-making, and transforms inconsistent action into repeatable success. If you’re building a business and constantly feeling stretched thin, this conversation will challenge you to ask a powerful question: **Why not today?** *** ## **What You’ll Gain** * Insight into why systems are critical for growth * Practical perspective on turning ideas into structured action * A framework for reducing overwhelm * A mindset shift from reactive to intentional leadership This is not about adding more to your plate — it’s about building the foundation that allows your business to grow without burning you out. *** ## **About 1 Million Cups** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through conversation and collaboration. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us for coffee, connection, and a conversation that may completely change how you approach your business growth.

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

Let’s hang out and journal together, trade stationary and stickers, and have a good time! Please note, we do not have a reservation, so we will do our best to find some good spots when we get there.