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SUMMARY:Discover Powerops Desktop- Your Free Power BI Sidekick
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\n### Discover Powerops Desktop- Your Free Power BI Sidekick \n#### Description \nJoin me for an insightful session on Powerops\, your new best friend for Power BI! This FREE external desktop tool is packed with features designed to make your Power BI reports and models smarter and more manageable. I’ll give you a tour of how Powerops can help you analyze\, find usage\, compare versions\, and adhere to best practices—all without breaking a sweat. Plus\, I’ll give you a sneak peek at our SaaS version\, featuring version control. \nWho is it for?\nThis session is ideal for Power BI users who want to streamline their reporting and model management. Whether you’re looking to get instant insights\, track usage\, compare versions\, or adhere to best practices\, Powerops has got you covered. \nSession Takeaways:\n1. Analyze Reports and Models: Discover how Powerops provides instant insights into your Power BI reports and models.\n2. Track Usage: See how you can effortlessly track where measures\, columns\, and other elements are used across your reports and models. No more guessing games.\n3. Compare Versions: Learn how to compare different versions of your Power BI reports and models like never before.\n4. Best Practices: Understand how Powerops automatically assesses Microsoft Standard Best Practices for your reports and models. You’ll also see how you can apply fixes directly from the tool\, making self-auditing a breeze.\n5. Glimpse of the SaaS Version: Get a sneak peek at the Powerops SaaS version with its version control feature\, and see how it can further enhance your Power BI management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nLakshmi Ponnurasan\n\nProduct Lead at Truviz Inc.\nMeet our data pro and Microsoft Certified Power BI specialist! She’s all about turning raw data into cool\, actionable insights. With her deep knowledge of Power BI’s advanced features\, she’s famous for her creative and innovative reports that really make data pop. \nAs a Product Lead\, she does it all—market research\, testing\, collaborating with teams\, brainstorming new ideas\, helping with marketing\, and creating engaging content. \nShe’s also an engaging speaker and loves sharing her knowledge with the data community on her Medium blog\, offering tips and best practices. Passionate about diversity and inclusion\, she mentors aspiring pros\, especially women\, to help them reach their full potential in the data field. \nWhen she’s not diving into data\, she’s a proud Corgi paw parent who loves outdoor adventures and trying new foods as a dedicated foodie.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/discover-powerops-desktop-your-free-power-bi-sidekick/
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SUMMARY:Blockchain Networks: What are they!?
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nThe core movement behind this technology is looking at issues that are fundamentally human. Our property rights\, agency\, dignity\, the right not to be lied to\, and greater equality and inclusivity for a global community. \nOne of the most significant obstacles to wide-spread blockchain and cryptocurrency use is an accurate understanding of its implications and purpose. \nThis technology is tremendously powerful and it presents an opportunity to radically change our lives for the better; but that requires our collective interest and discernment to ensure it is being harnessed in the best interest of all.\n________________________________________________________________________________\nPlease be respectful. Any behavior that would attack\, threaten\, harass\, intimidate\, defame\, or be otherwise uncivil to anyone in the group is not welcome and will be excused from virtual meetings. \nThe aim of this group is to host conversations and speaking events that unpack and explore the why\, what\, and how of blockchain technology and its many use cases including the most well known\, cryptocurrencies. \nThe Rules of the group:\n1. All questions are valid and welcome\n2. Every participant treats one another with dignity and respect\n3. Honesty – speak your mind\, it is okay (even beneficial) to have differences of opinion or perspective so long as expressed appropriately. \nCooperative goals and learning aim to help:\n– Become familiar with terminology and concepts\n– Learn how to spot and avoid scams\n– Learn a methodical approach for identifying quality projects\n– Learn about the opportunities for passive income using verifiably safe blockchain\ntechnology and learning to assess & understanding risks.\n– Build informed & resilient community members\, businesses\, and non-profits \nNote: Scheduled groups begin timely out of respect for everyone’s time and other commitments. Events with planned topics\, talks\, presentations\, etc… will begin promptly\, so please be on time or early to receive the most information. If you are running behind\, we understand life happens and you are still welcome to join. The only caveat\, or disclaimer if you will\, is that once the event begins it becomes a little harder to notice when someone is trying to enter the room. So\, please be patient while you await approval to enter. It has happened that the alert isn’t noticed for many minutes\, I am sorry for this\, we really want everyone to take part. We ask your understanding that facilitating a group requires having one’s attention on several things simultaneously and we don’t always have a co-host to watch the “door”. \n*We are open to members of the community presenting topics of special interest. Please send direct message to Group Organizer to discuss\, and if approved organize the event.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/blockchain-networks-what-are-they/
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SUMMARY:Troubleshooting Azure SQL & SQL Server using Extended Events
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\n### Troubleshooting Azure SQL & SQL Server using Extended Events \n#### Description \nIn this session\, we will talk about how to use Extended Events (XEvents) to monitor\, identify\, and troubleshoot performance issues in Azure SQL Database\, Managed Instance and SQL Server. XEvents is a lightweight and scalable event-handling system that provides a detailed view of the database engine. You will learn how to create\, modify\, and drop event sessions and how to analyze the captured event data using different targets. You will also learn how to avoid common errors and pitfalls. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nJavier Villegas\n\n### Javier Villegas \nMediterranean Shipping Company\, IT Director – Microsoft MVP Data Platform\nMicrosoft MVP (verified) \nJavier Villegas is IT Director (DBA & BI Services) at Mediterranean Shipping Company with 30 years of experience working with SQL Server\, Including Azure SQL. \nHis specialization is Administration\, Performance Tuning\, High Availability and Disaster Recovery.\nJavier is a Microsoft MVP Data Platform since 2016 and MCT\nHe is a frequent speaker in technical conferences and events such as SQL Saturdays\, PASS Virtual Groups\, PASS Marathons\, 24 Hours SQL PASS \, vOpen \, GroupBy \, Data Saturdays and Azure Global Bootcamps.\nHe is one of the group leaders of SQL Argentina Community and former Microsoft Azure Data Advisory Board Member
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/troubleshooting-azure-sql-sql-server-using-extended-events/
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SUMMARY:GovConnect - Virtual Job and Career Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nWelcome to GovConnect: Virtual Job & Networking Event for Government Professionals!\nAre you interested in a career in the public sector or looking to explore government job opportunities? The GovConnect Virtual Networking Event is designed to connect inspaniduals with employers in federal\, state\, and local government\, providing a platform to explore opportunities\, share insights\, and network with peers.\nEvent Details: \n\nTime: 4-6 pm (Local Time)\nVenue: Virtual. RSVP here. No separate link required.\nHosted by: No Worker Left Behind (NWLB)\n\n\nWhy Attend GovConnect? \n\nGovernment Job Opportunities: Discover job openings in federal\, state\, and local government across a wide range of fields\, from administration to public safety\, policy\, and more.\nCareer Networking: Engage with government recruiters and professionals to build your network and gain insight into the public sector job market.\nPublic Sector Insights: Learn valuable tips for navigating the government hiring process\, applying to jobs in the public sector\, and advancing your career in government.\n\nHow to Participate: \n\nRegister: Create your profile and complete your settings on this platform.\nRSVP for the Event: Secure your spot and gain access to government job listings and networking opportunities.\nEngage with the Community: Participate in discussions\, share your experiences\, and connect with others interested in government careers.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/govconnect-virtual-job-and-career-networking-event/
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SUMMARY:AI Empowerment vs. Security Risk: Navigating the AppSec Challenges of AI Agents
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nIn just a short span\, AI Agents and low-code development have transformed how businesses operate\, allowing users without coding backgrounds to create applications\, automate processes\, and streamline workflows. Business users are empowered as never before\, using tools that merge AI with productivity—from email and business intelligence to application development. But while these tools amplify efficiency\, they also introduce new security risks that challenge the traditional boundaries of IT and AppSec. \nAs security teams grapple with vulnerabilities like authorization misuse\, data leakage\, and the risk of exfiltration\, they must decide how to approach the widespread adoption of AI-driven tools and low-code platforms without stifling innovation. In this session\, we’ll explore recent research into the security challenges posed by AI agents and low-code development\, emphasizing the pitfalls that emerge when business users become app creators. We’ll also outline how AppSec teams can adapt their approaches to balance security with productivity\, ensuring they enable the business rather than block it.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/ai-empowerment-vs-security-risk-navigating-the-appsec-challenges-of-ai-agents/
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SUMMARY:Seamless Data Migration to Microsoft Fabric: Strategies and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nIn the rapidly evolving world of data management\, migrating from traditional SQL databases to modern data platforms like Microsoft Fabric is crucial for leveraging advanced analytics and real-time capabilities. This tech session focuses on effective strategies for migrating data from SQL to Fabric\, providing practical insights and how to obtain the best performance\, \nThis interactive\, demo-based session will equip attendees with the knowledge to: \nMigrating SQL Data to Fabric:\nUnderstand the process and best practices for migrating data from SQL databases to Microsoft Fabric\, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.\nConfiguring Fabric for Optimal Performance:\nLearn how to set up and configure Fabric to handle migrated data efficiently\, optimizing for performance and scalability. \nQuerying Data in Fabric:\nExplore the powerful querying capabilities of Fabric\, including advanced techniques to retrieve and manipulate data effectively. \nBy the end of this session\, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of the migration process from SQL to Fabric\, empowering them to manage and analyze their data more effectively. Whether you’re a data architect\, a database administrator\, or a data enthusiast\, this session will provide the essential skills and knowledge to successfully transition to and leverage the capabilities of Microsoft Fabric in your data management strategies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nFreddie Santos\n\nWith over 23 years of experience on IT and Data Platform\, Freddie had the opportunity to work in different big IT players\, supporting and implementing a wide range of Data products. \nAt Microsoft\, Freddie worked on different segments and industries with products such as SQL Server\, Azure SQL DB\, Azure SQLDW\, Azure Synapse Analytics\, Azure MySQL and Azure Postgres SQL. \nWith experience working with different stakeholders\, Feddie helped to implement\, support and optimization of customer workloads\, along with architecture and system designs on Data Platform. \nMore recently\, Freddie joined the Microsoft Fabric Product group as member of Fabric CAT Team.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/seamless-data-migration-to-microsoft-fabric-strategies-and-best-practices/
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SUMMARY:Can you build a WordPress Website with Artificial Intelligence?
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nCan the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into web development revolutionize the way we create websites? In this meetup\, we’ll look at how current AI tools can help with creation and the viability of using them in your process. In addition to content\, is AI an option to fully build your WordPress site? \nWordPress News and Notes/What’s Going on?\nAs always\, we’ll look at the latest news\, events\, and catch up with what you’ve been creating with WordPress. \nAll of our meetups adhere to the Five Good Faith Rules for WordPress Meetups. GreenGeeks Web Hosting sponsors the WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/can-you-build-a-wordpress-website-with-artificial-intelligence/
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SUMMARY:How to Use Artificial Intelligence for your Personal and Professional Life
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nHi Everyone\, \nMy name is Nick Jevric\, and I’m thrilled to invite you to this workshop about how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your personal and professional life. Over the past two years\, I’ve been deeply immersed in exploring AI tools\, and the impact has been nothing short of transformative. From organizing my daily routines to enhancing my career efficiency\, AI has become my indispensable assistant. It’s like having a helpful\, responsive partner available anytime through my phone or computer. \nIn this session\, I’ll share practical ways to harness AI for better productivity\, creativity\, and even personal growth. Below\, you’ll find a list of topics we’ll cover tools\, tips\, and strategies that have made me a better and more informed person every month. Join me for this virtual meeting to explore how AI can make your life easier\, more organized\, and full of potential. I can’t wait to connect and share these incredible insights with you! \nUnlock Your Potential with Artificial Intelligence: A Life-Changing Event\nDiscover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform your life in this engaging\, interactive session. Whether you’re looking to improve your health\, build stronger relationships\, boost your productivity\, or achieve financial freedom\, this event will provide you with actionable insights and hands-on demonstrations to turn AI into your personal coach\, assistant\, and mentor. \nI’ll share my personal journey of how AI helped me lose weight\, increase my income\, enhance my relationships\, and streamline my daily routines—all without being a tech expert. You’ll leave with the knowledge and tools to incorporate AI into your daily routine\, enabling you to overcome challenges and unlock your full potential. \nWhat to Expect: \nActionable Insights\nLearn how AI can simplify complex challenges and help you achieve your goals faster. \nReal-World Applications\nExplore how AI tools can improve fitness\, finances\, relationships\, and productivity. \nHands-On Demonstrations\nExperience AI applications for personal and professional growth\, including tools for goal-setting\, fitness tracking\, financial planning\, and more. \nTailored Advice Through Q&A\nAddress your specific challenges and interests in a personalized question-and-answer session. \nNo Technical Expertise Needed\nYou’ll be equipped with easy-to-use tools that require no prior tech knowledge—just curiosity and a desire to grow! \nExplore AI’s Versatility Across Life Areas\nHealth & Fitness\nCreate personalized workout plans and track fitness goals.\nLearn strength training\, cardio\, flexibility routines\, and injury prevention tips.\nDive into tailored meal planning\, recipes\, and calorie tracking for any dietary needs.\nPractice mindfulness with guided meditation and stress management techniques. \nMental Wellness\nDiscover stress-reducing exercises and mindset-building strategies.\nBoost focus and mental clarity with AI-driven tools. \nProductivity & Time Management\nMaster goal-setting\, time-blocking\, and task prioritization.\nUse daily\, weekly\, and monthly planning templates to stay on track. \nFinance & Budgeting\nGet personalized budgeting and saving strategies.\nLearn investment basics and how to manage debt efficiently.\nSimplify tax filing and understand deductions for individuals and small businesses. \nCareer & Professional Development\nBuild a standout resume and prepare for job interviews.\nPractice networking\, communication\, and public speaking techniques.\nSet and achieve ambitious career goals. \nRelationships & Communication\nImprove active listening\, empathy\, and conflict resolution skills.\nLearn to communicate effectively with your partner\, children\, and colleagues. \nSkill-Building & Creativity\nExplore DIY projects\, creative writing prompts\, and artistic basics.\nLearn photography\, design\, or even a new instrument using AI-driven guidance. \nHome Organization & Management\nSimplify cleaning\, decluttering\, and meal preparation.\nPlan your home budget and explore DIY home improvement ideas.\nThis event is your gateway to understanding the transformative power of AI\, no matter your background. Take the first step toward enhancing every aspect of your life with the power of Artificial Intelligence. \nRegister now to reserve your spot and embark on a journey toward self-improvement powered by AI!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/how-to-use-artificial-intelligence-for-your-personal-and-professional-life/
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SUMMARY:Sacramento Monthly Python Usergroup Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nThe monthly meetup consists of online talks followed by time for socializing. Talks can range from technical to not-so-much and cover a variety of topics. When we have speakers committed\, their talk topic will be added to the meetup description. \nThanks to the internet and the creativity of all involved parties\, this monthly forum for learning and discourse is whatever we choose to make it. Let’s get Pythonic about it\, shall we? Sponsors welcome. \nShirts are coming SOON™! \nThe approximate schedule is (all times Pacific): \n7:00 – 7:10pm – Mingle while people login \n7:10 – 7:15pm – Start Recording. Code Quiz. Introduction. Group Photo. \n7:15pm and On – Guest Talks. Q&A. Maximum Zoom. \nPlease share this event with your friends with any level of interest in Python!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/sacramento-monthly-python-usergroup-zoom-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Machine Learning/Data Sciences/R
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nSearching for a Job in the Age of Hype!\nThis month\, we’re trying something different with a change of venue. I’m hoping for more audience participation\, and I’d love to add your voice to our discussion.\nThere has been a lot of hype surrounding AI\, particularly in machine learning (ML)\, ChatGPT\, and even quantum computing. I’m interested in hearing about your personal experiences with job searching in AI\, ML\, and ChatGPT. While many blogs discuss this topic\, it would be valuable to survey people directly and gather their insights.\nLately\, I’ve come across posts claiming that anyone with some ML experience can easily find a job in the field. Or management drinking the AI KoolAid about how you can now replace half the programming staff with AI. However\, recent graduates with degrees specializing in machine learning often share their struggles\, including having to settle for positions far below their expectations.\nThis kind of hype isn’t new. We can recall the internet implosion of 2001. I remember 1992 when DEC launched the Alpha chip—a technical marvel that didn’t sell as expected. Or Arvind’s DataFlow architecture\, which was supposed to revolutionize CPU design by addressing the von Neumann bottleneck\, yet Motorola lost $50 million (at a time when that was a significant amount of money). And\, of course\, we’ve been “20 years away” from sustained nuclear fusion for the past 40 years.\nRemember\, to err is human\, but to really foul things up takes a computer. I think we are in “The Uncanny Valley” and will be there for quite a while. \nNB. The above image has been generated with ChatGPT!
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