April 2024 - Introduction to OpenSearch & Driving Products with Partnerships

Join us for our upcoming meetup on Thursday, 11th of April, 2024, at 7pm at the Waterford Treasures Museum (X91 K10E). Dive into an evening of insightful talks, networking, food, drinks, and the chance to win spot prizes as we explore groundbreaking topics in the world of technology and innovation.

Speaker 1: Samuel Costa from Eliatra

Samuel Costa, a pivotal figure at Eliatra, focuses on advancing OpenSearch plugins and tools, placing innovation at the forefront. His academic journey began with a Computer Science degree in Brazil and continued in Waterford, where he earned a MSc in Business, Technology, and Entrepreneurship at the Waterford Institute of Technology. With over seven years in the industry, Sam is a staunch advocate for test-driven development and effectively connects technology with non-technical stakeholders.

Tech Talk: Introduction to OpenSearch

OpenSearch is a community-driven, Apache 2.0-licensed, open-source search and analytics suite championed by AWS. It supports a wide range of applications, including real-time monitoring, log analytics, and website search. This talk will delve into OpenSearch's history, the technology powering its search capabilities, its common use cases, and integration strategies for existing tech stacks.

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Speaker 2: Craig Wilmott from Kargo

Craig Wilmott plays an instrumental role at Kargo, a company at the forefront of mobile advertising. Holding a degree in Information Technology from the South East Technological University, Craig's career spans over a decade in digital marketing, focusing on leveraging technology to drive business growth. At Kargo, he's contributed significantly to client development and strategic partnerships, demonstrating a keen insight into navigating the digital landscape and fostering collaborative success.

Tech Talk: Driving Products with Partnerships

This presentation delves into Kargo's recent collaboration with a prominent social media platform, which offered motivations for the creation of innovative, value-adding products aimed at the platform's user base. Craig will shed light on the profound effects such partnerships exert on a company's product roadmap, demonstrating how strategic alliances refine business strategies, augment value, and shape the overarching direction.