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SUMMARY:Discussion - Topic: AWS Control Tower
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nThis week’s topic: AWS Control Tower \nAs described in Thoughtworks Technology Radar Vol. #29. \nMulti-team account management is a challenge in AWS\, especially in setup and governance. AWS Control Tower addresses this challenge by simplifying setup and automating governance; it addresses regulatory requirements with guardrails. AWS Control Tower has a built-in Account Factory that helps automate the account provisioning workflow. Among other things\, you can update\, unmanage and close accounts that you create and provision through Account Factory. Due to its lack of automation and customization\, Amazon introduced AWS Control Tower Account Factory for Terraform (AFT). AFT allows you to provision customizations to send webhooks or take specific actions that allow for the integration with other tools to kick off jobs as part of the account creation process. One of the use cases leveraged by our team was to manage a set of out-of-the box items for accounts that were set and-forget configurations for baselining and creating access for roles for GitHub Actions. This resulted in providing developers with an account that’s security baselined with a fully integrated VPC\, ready to receive workload via GitHub Actions. Our teams have reported great results using AWS Control Tower to manage accounts\, as a single access control for multiple teams\, and with leveraging AFT in their workloads. \nZoom link will be added about 10 min before the event starts. \nDiscussion Resources : \nArticle and video resources used to drive the discussion will be added soon after the previous week’s meetup.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/discussion-topic-aws-control-tower/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240701T110000
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SUMMARY:Reproducible Reports and Presentations with Quarto
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\nDetails\n\n\nOur July Meetup will be a remote gathering; the Zoom link will be posted the week before the event. \nWe all have analyzed data and created visualizations for a report the time-consuming and error-prone way. Likely we’ve also had to present that content with a slide deck. After all that painstaking labor and formatting\, have you ever had to re-create the report and slides after an update to the data? Or maybe\, you’ve had to generate variations of these materials for different audiences or subsets of the data? \nUse Quarto to improve your efficiency\, reproducibility\, and sanity by streamlining the process of generating reports and slides. Learn how to reuse content and code\, use parameters for different variations\, and consistently style your publications. \n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nJadey Ryan\n\nJadey is a data scientist at the Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences section of the WA Dept. of Agriculture. She is an R enthusiast obsessed with efficiently creating beautiful data products and decision-support tools\, especially with Quarto. Away from the computer\, catch her trying new foods with her husband\, snuggling with her three cats\, or taking leisurely strolls in the great outdoors. Learn more at jadeyryan.com.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/reproducible-reports-and-presentations-with-quarto/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T190000
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SUMMARY:Nerves Online Meetup
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nTime to hang out\, chat about Nerves\, discuss projects you’re working on\, and get help. \nWould you like to give a presentation? Contact Alex with your topic to get on the schedule! \nDownload the Zoom client or browser extension before the event at: https://zoom.us/download \nThe Nerves Project defines a new way to build embedded systems using Elixir.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/nerves-online-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T213000
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SUMMARY:Discussion - Topic: ActivityPub
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nThis week’s topic: ActivityPub \nAs described in Thoughtworks Technology Radar Vol. #29. \nWith the current upheaval in the micro-blogging platform space\, the ActivityPub protocol is gaining prominence. ActivityPub is an open protocol for sharing information such as posts\, publications and dates. It can be used to implement a social media platform\, but the key benefit is that it delivers interoperability between different social media platforms. We expect ActivityPub will play a significant role in this space\, but we’re mentioning it here because we’re intrigued by the possibilities beyond the obvious use cases in social media. An example is ActivityPub support for merge requests\, recently proposed for GitLab. \nZoom link will be added about 10 min before the event starts. \nDiscussion Resources : \nArticle and video resources used to drive the discussion will be added soon after the previous week’s meetup.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/discussion-topic-activitypub/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T160000
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SUMMARY:Agile & Scrum Newcomers & Mentors - Lean Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nWelcome! \nThis community is designed for: \n\nthose new to the world of Agile and Scrum\nindividuals seeking ongoing education\nmentors committed to advancing the community\n\nOur goal with these Lean Coffee sessions is to foster an environment where both emerging and seasoned professionals can exchange ideas\, seek advice\, and share experiences/challenges they’ve recently encountered in an open format. \nWhat’s a Lean Coffee? \n\nPeople will share their topic ideas\nWe’ll vote on those topic ideas to prioritize for what people in the room most want to talk about\nWe’ll jump right into the conversation on the topic with the most votes\nAfter a few minutes we’ll vote to either keep talking about that topic or move on
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/agile-scrum-newcomers-mentors-lean-coffee-meetup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T193000
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SUMMARY:Discussion - Topic: .NET Minimal API
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \nThis week’s topic: .NET Minimal API \nAs described in Thoughtworks Technology Radar Vol. #29. \nASP.NET core MVC has proven to be a powerful and flexible approach for building web applications that host APIs. However\, its flexibility brings a certain amount of complexity with it\, including boilerplate and conventions that aren’t always obvious. The routing provided by ASP.NET allows multiple services to be hosted in a single application\, but in today’s world of serverless functions and independently deployable microservices\, that flexibility might be overkill. .NET Minimal APIs provide a simple approach to implementing a single-API web application in the .NET ecosystem. The Minimal API framework can implement an API endpoint with just a few lines of code. Minimal API joins the new generation of API frameworks — including Micronaut\, Quarkus and Helidon — which are optimized for lightweight deployments and fast startup times. We’re interested in the combination of Minimal APIs and .NET 7 Native AOT for implementing simple\, lightweight microservices in serverless functions. \nZoom link will be added about 10 min before the event starts. \nDiscussion Resources : \nArticle and video resources used to drive the discussion will be added soon after the previous week’s meetup.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/discussion-topic-net-minimal-api/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T193000
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SUMMARY:Redmond SQL User Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nCheck back for the updated speaker name and presentation description. \nAgenda:\n5:30 PM – 5:45 PM Networking & User Group updates\n5:45 PM – 6:00 PM Sponsor Spotlight & Speaker Introduction\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Featured presentation\n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Q&A and continued networking \nWe’d love to keep in touch! Visit https://www.redmondsql.org/membership-registration/ to join our user group to get access to free learning content. \nLooking for the presentation from a previous monthly meeting? Visit our meeting archive: https://www.redmondsql.org/archives/. \nCheers\, \nRedmond SQL User Group Leadership Team\nhttps://www.redmondsql.org
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/redmond-sql-user-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T190000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WordPress Developer Night - #IEWP
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \nDetails\nThe Inland Empire Dev Meetup is intended for intermediate to advanced developers. At this meetup we talk about WordPress-relevant-code-level things. \nTechnologies: \nPHP & Javascript\nHTML5 / CSS\nJavascript Frameworks\nModern Web Development Workflows\nWe are web developers first\, then WordPress developers. We have an [in progress] skills ladder that gets updated regularly. \nSKILLS LADDER: https://github.com/Inland-Empire-WordPress-Meetup/ \nWe also welcome any developer presentations that are relevant to developing websites for WordPress. We look for unique workflows. Submit your talks below: \nSUBMIT TALK: https://inlandempirewp.com/speaker-request/ \nEveryone is welcome to come share & grow in their skills! \n 
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/virtual-wordpress-developer-night-iewp/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T190000
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SUMMARY:Scrum Apprentice Program --Intro\, overview\, Q&A
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \nDetails\nThe Silicon Valley Scrum Apprentice Program benefits both beginning Scrum Masters and Product Owners by developing free software for not-for-profit organizations. Apprentice Scrum Master / Product Owner pairs organize Scrum teams to develop and deliver free software using the Scrum Framework. The apprentices get valuable experience that can be shown on a resume\, the not-for-profit organizations get valuable software they otherwise could not afford\, and everyone who is involved wins! \nCome join us to find out more about the program\, understand how it works and get your question answered. The meeting will be conducted by Fred Fowler\, Professional Scrum Master level III and founder of the program.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/scrum-apprentice-program-intro-overview-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T190000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Python Usergroup Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\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 – Introduction. Code of Conduct\, Sponsors\, and Speakers. \n7:15 – 8:05pm – Talks. Q&A. \n8:05 – 8:10pm – Outro. Announcements and Open Discussion \n8:10 – 9:00pm – Socializing. Maximum Zoom. \nPlease share this event with your friends with any level of interest in Python! \n\n 
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/monthly-python-usergroup-zoom-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T163000
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SUMMARY:Code Co-op | Memphis - A free coding help & hack night
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nInterested in breaking out of a dead-end career\, shifting into a tech/coding job\, improving your skillset\, or just switching things up? \nIf you said yes to any of that\, then this might be the event for you. \nThis isn’t a class\, but it is your opportunity to talk with other people in the community and get help jumpstarting your learning process or with a programming lesson / personal project you’ve been working on. \n6:30PM Zoom meeting: \nDetails include when RSVP \nNEED MORE INFO? \nIf you’re needing more info\, please feel free to head to our website (https://codeconnector.io/)\, Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/codeconnector)\, or Twitter account (https://twitter.com/codeconnector_). \nJoin the Code Connector Slack community with this invite link: \nhttps://join.slack.com/t/code-connector/shared_invite/zt-6e1idsg6-wYI1hdfk_hR_QKahSBwldQ
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/code-co-op-memphis-a-free-coding-help-hack-night/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T170000
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SUMMARY:3D Printing Meetup - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nApologies all\, I have realized I no longer have my Tuesday Evenings free. I am moving this to Monday for a great discussion on failed prints\, and how I fixed the failures. Please bring your own stories too! \nSubject: Print Failures \nHello all\, for the resumption of the Meetup\, I am scheduling a virtual meeting to go over print failures. Large\, small and the plain annoying! \nI got a collection of failed prints that I will be sharing\, and going over why these prints failures\, and how I learned to avoid that failure again in the future. \nClogged nozzles\, broken filament sensors\, worn nozzles\, the list is almost endless! \nI will be scheduling this over Microsoft Teams\, as Zoom requires memberships unless we want to re-start the meeting every 30 minutes! 😛
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/3d-printing-meetup-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T183000
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SUMMARY:How to Use AI to Learn to Code\, Delivered by Erik Gross
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is quickly taking over all of our lives. Like any tool\, it can be used for construction or destruction – good or evil. \nOn May 22 (Wednesday evening) the Co-Founder of The Tech Academy\, Erik Gross\, will teach students how to leverage AI in order to write and debug effective code. This live online free class will start at 5:00 p.m. PST (7 CST / 8 EST). \nLearn about useful tools that will help you on your journey as a technology professional! \nRegister your attendance for this powerful and useful workshop now!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/how-to-use-ai-to-learn-to-code-delivered-by-erik-gross/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T193000
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SUMMARY:BayALN monthly learning event
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nJoin us for the evening of learning\, exploration and mingling!\nMore details to come…
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/bayaln-monthly-learning-event/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T183000
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SUMMARY:Machine Learning Study Group
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\n???? Virtual ML Study Group Event ???? \n????️ Date: [Date]\n???? Time: [Time]\n???? Platform: [Virtual Platform]\n???? Join our virtual Machine Learning study group event! ???? \n???? Dive into ML essentials and trends with engaging discussions led by experts. ???? Explore case studies\, share your insights\, and network with fellow enthusiasts from around the world. ???? Whether you’re a beginner or experienced\, this event offers something for everyone. \n???? RSVP now and enhance your ML journey together! Let’s virtually connect and amplify our machine learning knowledge. ???????? \n#MLStudyGroup #VirtualEvent #AICommunity \nAgenda \n— \nSpeaker \nJahidul Hasan – Xebecware Software Solution \nHost \nJahidul Hasan – Xebecware Software Solution \nComplete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-wichita-presents-machine-learning-study-group-2024-05-17/.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/machine-learning-study-group/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T210000
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SUMMARY:Performance in Azure by Deepthi Goguri | Query Store by Brandon Tuck
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nSession #1\nAbstract\nOnce you deploy your database in Azure\, you need to make sure you are always increasing the tiers and paying more for the performance of your database. Just like you tune your databases on-prem\, you need to focus on optimizing your database for performance. But how do we achieve this in Azure? \nLet’s dedicate this session to mainly focus on the ways that you can optimize and tune your Azure data solutions so you can save money being on Azure and get fast response times for your queries. \nSpeaker Bio\nDeepthi is a SQL Server Database Administrator with several years of experience in Administering SQL Servers. She is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP\, Microsoft certified trainer and Microsoft certified professional with an Associate and Expert level Certification on Data Management and Analytics. Deepthi blogs for DBANuggets.com. Deepthi is an Co-Organizer for Microsoft Data and AI South Florida user group and Data Platform Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Virtual Group. She is a Volunteer for Data platform Women in Technology user group. She is a Friend of Redgate. Along with this\, Deepthi loves arts and crafts. You can contact her on Twitter @dbanuggets. \nSession #2\nAbstract\nLike many others\, you installed SQL Server 2022\, created a new database\, and suddenly saw this new “Query Store” node. Where did that come from and what do I do with it?! Fret not\, Microsoft wouldn’t put it in there if it wasn’t helpful for us? Right? Right! Even though Query Store was introduced in SQL Server 2016\, SQL Server 2022 took it a step further for it to be enabled for new databases. Because of this\, every DBA and DB developer will want to have a cursory knowledge of what it is and what value it can provide. In this talk\, we’ll teach you how to work with Query Store and begin to leverage the treasure trove of information that it contains. We’ll start by introducing the high-level concepts of Query Store and how it works in your SQL Server 2022 databases. Once we set the foundation\, a straightforward UI demo will walk through how Query Store can be configured and optimized. Lastly\, we’ll explore the variety of reports and queries available to us to dive into the high-value data that’s being collected. Come join us to level up on your SQL Server 2022 knowledge by understanding how Query Store can help understand your environment better!\nSpeaker Bio\nBrandon Tucker is a data geek and has engaged SQL Server as an architect\, developer\, data engineer\, and administrator over the last 18 years. He loves solving complex\, real-world data problems\, applying them in business situations\, then sharing the knowledge to benefit the community. Brandon has served on the board for the Denver SQL Server User Group and presented at PASS Summit\, SQL Saturdays\, User Groups\, and Code Camps. When not wrangling data\, Brandon can be found cycling/backpacking/skiing in his home state of Colorado\, cheering on the Avalanche\, or talking world travel over drinks.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/performance-in-azure-by-deepthi-goguri-query-store-by-brandon-tuck/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T100000
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SUMMARY:Getting started with ITIL® 4 Specialist: Create\, Deliver and Support (CDS)
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nEmbark on your ITIL® journey with “Create\, Deliver\, and Support” in ITIL® 4. This program explores essential aspects of service management\, guiding you in crafting\, delivering\, and supporting robust IT services. \nEnhance your skills in service design\, delivery strategies\, and support systems to thrive in the dynamic landscape of IT service management. \nRegister here : https://cutt.ly/gwGSkYSG \nAgenda: \n\nExplore principles and practices for designing effective IT services.\nLearn strategies for seamless and efficient service delivery.\nDiscover techniques to optimize IT services’ performance.\nDelve into frameworks for continual service improvement and excellence.\n\n#ITIL4 #ServiceManagement #ITServices #ServiceDesign
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/getting-started-with-itil-4-specialist-create-deliver-and-support-cds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T193000
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SUMMARY:Discussion - Topic: Azure OpenAI Service
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nThis week’s topic: Azure OpenAI Service \nAs described in Thoughtworks Technology Radar Vol. #29. \nWith the huge interest in generative AI\, many solutions have sprung up to access the major models. If considering or already using Azure\, then it’s worth assessing Azure OpenAI Service. It provides access to OpenAI’s GPT-4\, GPT-35-Turbo and Embeddings models through a REST API\, a Python SDK and a web-based interface. The models can be adapted to tasks such as content generation\, summarization\, semantic search and natural language to code translation. Fine-tuning is also available via few-shot learning and the customization of hyperparameters. In comparison to OpenAI’s own API\, Azure OpenAI Service benefits from Azure’s enterprise-grade security and compliance features; it’s also available in more regions\, although availability is limited for each of the larger geographic regions\, and\, as of writing\, India is not included. \nZoom link will be added about 10 min before the event starts. \nDiscussion Resources : \nArticle and video resources used to drive the discussion will be added soon after the previous week’s meetup.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/discussion-topic-azure-openai-service/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T170000
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SUMMARY:RSA Conference 2024 - San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details*** \n  \nFor 32 years\, RSA Conference has been a driving force behind the world’s cybersecurity community. And over that time\, we’ve seen the need to expand our mission beyond yearly Conferences. Because cyberthreats are constantly evolving\, and we as a community must continue to evolve\, too. \nToday\, RSA Conference is your ongoing source for timely insights\, thoughtful interactions\, and actionable intelligence. All designed to help cybersecurity professionals continually strengthen their organizations and push their careers further. \nRSA Conference is here to help you build your learning\, find smarter solutions\, and connect with the community. Join the conversation today. Join RSA Conference—where the world talks security.TM \nDon’t Miss Out! Register for RSAC 2024—The Art of Possible\nIn an ever-changing cybersecurity world\, innovation and creativity are key. Join RSAC 2024 and discover The Art of Possible as we collectively create works that will change our perspective on what we can accomplish. Let’s celebrate limitless opportunities\, challenge the status quo\, and explore new horizons together. \nFull Agenda | RSA Conference
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/rsa-conference-2024-san-francisco/
LOCATION:Moscone Center 747 Howard Street San Francisco\, CA 94103
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SUMMARY:PMI-SVC Career Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details*** \nEmployers & Recruiters – Sign up here! \nThank you in advance for helping us ensure a successful event for our attendees! \n\nJoin us for an exciting opportunity to connect\, network\, and thrive at our upcoming Project Management Career Fair! Calling all employers seeking top-tier talent and jobseekers eager to explore exciting career prospects.\n\n\n\nEmployers: Showcase your organization’s unique offerings and engage with a pool of exceptional candidates. Don’t miss out on this chance to recruit the best and brightest minds for your team. Register now using the employer link.\nJobseekers: Elevate your career journey by interacting with leading companies across various industries. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a fresh graduate\, this event is your gateway to countless project management opportunities. Secure your spot today by registering here as a job seeker. Use the careerfair@pmi-svc.org to email and attach your resume to attending employers before the career fair starts!\n\nDon’t let this golden opportunity pass you by! \nRegister now and be part of an event that promises to shape your future!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/pmi-svc-career-fair-2024/
LOCATION:Rancho Cordova City Hall  2729 Prospect Park Dr Rancho Cordova\, CA\, 95670
CATEGORIES:Sacramento Area Jobs Fairs
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SUMMARY:Tech Industry Employment Outlook and Future\, with Erik Gross
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nJoin The Tech Academy on Zoom at 5:00 p.m. PST (7 CST / 8 EST) for our live online event entitled “Tech Industry Employment Outlook and Future” on May 1 (Wednesday evening). \nThis free workshop will be hosted by our Co-Founder (Erik Gross). 2023 was a rough year for tech. With massive layoffs at major companies last year\, what’s in store for 2024? This will not be an opinion-based presentation\, but instead Erik will cover exact facts and figures\, and provide a transparent view into the future of the technology sector. \nRegister for this informative and fun event now!
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/tech-industry-employment-outlook-and-future-with-erik-gross/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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SUMMARY:Virtual gRPC Community Meetup and Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nJoin us at gRPC Global Meetup as we dive into the powerful combination of Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems in gRPC. This event will bring together software and mobile developers\, enthusiasts of open source technology\, and those passionate about new advancements in microservices. \nIn this meetup\, we will explore the latest trends and innovations in cloud-native architectures\, discussing how gRPC enables efficient communication between services in distributed systems. Experts will share their experiences and best practices in leveraging gRPC’s capabilities to build scalable and resilient applications in the cloud. \nWhether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional\, this event welcomes everyone interested in learning\, networking\, and exchanging ideas about the future of software development and mobile applications\, powered by gRPC. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals\, gain insights into cutting-edge technologies\, and expand your knowledge in cloud computing and distributed systems with gRPC. \nWe are still looking for a presenter. Please email me at lsafran@google.com or signup through the form \nOffice Hours questions can be registered at: https://forms.gle/xCwNaKmjS9C3GGpz8
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/virtual-grpc-community-meetup-and-office-hours/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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SUMMARY:Hallucination-Free LLMs: Strategies for Monitoring and Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nDon’t miss our upcoming live event with Wojtek Kuberski\, where he’ll explore the essential aspects of monitoring LLMs deployed in production. \nDiscover cutting-edge solutions for detecting hallucinations\, categorized into Uncertainty Quantification and LLM self-evaluation. Gain insights into algorithms leveraging token probabilities to estimate response quality and learn about state-of-the-art methods such as SelfCheckGPT and LLM evaluation. By the end of the session\, you’ll develop an intuitive understanding of LLM monitoring methods\, their strengths and weaknesses\, and learn practical tips for setting up your own LLM monitoring system
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/hallucination-free-llms-strategies-for-monitoring-and-mitigation/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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SUMMARY:Discussion - Topic: Semi-structured natural language for LLMs
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nThis week’s topic: Semi-structured natural language for LLMs \nAs described in Thoughtworks Technology Radar Vol. #29. \nWe’ve had success in various applications using a semi-structured natural language for LLMs. Structured inputs\, such as a JSON document\, are clear and precise and give the model an indication of the type of response being sought. Constraining the response in this way helps narrow the problem space and can produce more accurate completions\, particularly when the structure conforms to a domain-specific language (DSL) whose syntax or schema is provided to the model. We’ve also found that augmenting the structured input with natural language comments or notations produces a better response than either natural language or structured input alone. Typically\, natural language is simply interspersed with structured content when constructing the prompt. As with many LLM behaviors\, we don’t know exactly why this works\, but our experience shows that putting natural language comments in human-written code also improves the quality of output for LLM-based coding assistants. \nZoom link will be added about 10 min before the event starts. \nDiscussion Resources : \nArticle and video resources used to drive the discussion will be added soon after the previous week’s meetup.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/discussion-topic-semi-structured-natural-language-for-llms/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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SUMMARY:UX Interview Preparation: A Group & Peer Practice Session
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nAs a job seeker in the UX field\, it’s important to be well-prepared for your interviews. To help you gain confidence and experience\, UX Pass invite you to join us for a mock interview preparation session. \nDuring the session\, participants will first be asked questions in a group setting in front of everyone\, allowing each person to answer and receive feedback from the Guest Expert. After 20-30 minutes of group questioning\, participants will be divided into breakout rooms to continue practicing and refining their interview skills in small groups of 2-4 individuals. \nThis session is designed to provide a structured and supportive environment where you can gain interviewing experience and receive feedback from your peers. The questions will cover a range of topics relevant to the UX field\, including problem-solving\, design process\, and teamwork. \nWhether you’re just starting your UX career journey or looking to brush up on your interview skills\, this mock interview prep session is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience\, make valuable connections with other UX professionals\, and be better prepared for your next interview. \nThe pre-prepared list of questions will be shared with the participants at the time of the event. We aim to bring in an outside expert to lead the session\, and will provide information a week prior to the event. I will make myself available as a backup. \nRSVP now to secure your spot. Limited Spots.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/ux-interview-preparation-a-group-peer-practice-session/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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SUMMARY:AI Implications Within Business Analysis
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n\nWednesday\, April 17\, 2024 –  \n5:30pm to 7:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Matt Williams from the Snarful Solutions Group as he shares the implications of Artificial Intelligence in the Business Analysis world. \nRegister here for this free event. \nEvent starts at 5:30pm PST\, but the Zoom room will be open at 5:00pm for networking. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details:\n\nAI Implications within Business Analysis\n\n\n\nEvent Location:\n\nZoom Webinar\n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\nMatt Williams\n\n\n\nLocation Name:\n\nZoom
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/ai-implications-within-business-analysis/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON Motivated Entrepreneur: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 101 for Small Business Success
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details*** \n  \nDate: 4/16/2024\nTime: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (PDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 4/16/2024 5:00 PM (PDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Women’s Business Center (916) 442-1729\nLocation: 1792 Tribute Rd\, Suite\, Suite 455\, Sacramento CA 95815 \nTraining Topics: Technology\nDescription: \n\nIN-PERSON: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 101 for Small Business Success \nEmbark on a transformative journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tailored specifically for motivated entrepreneurs at the Women’s Business Center. \nIn this comprehensive course\, participants will gain a foundational understanding of AI and explore its practical applications to enhance small business operations\, efficiency\, and overall success. \n  \nInstructed by: Lisa Thee \nLisa Thee is a renowned thought leader and expert in the fields of artificial intelligence\, career transformation\, and ethical technology. With over two decades of experience\, Lisa has dedicated her career to driving innovation and empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world. \nLisa’s passion for harnessing the potential of AI to create positive change led her to become a sought-after international keynote speaker\, inspiring audiences around the globe with her insights and vision. She has been honored with numerous awards\, including the “2023 International Impact Book Award” for her groundbreaking book\, “Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days”\, 2023 Gold Viddy award for Long Form Series “Navigating Abroad”\, and she is a Gold award winner for the 2023 Executive of the Year – Stevie Awards for Women in Business for her AI Ethics consulting firm. \nAs the CEO and Co-Founder of Minor Guard\, an AI software company dedicated to online safety\, Lisa combines her technical expertise with a commitment to ethical AI practices. She is also known for her work with leading healthcare and technology organizations\, including Microsoft and UCSF’s Center for Digital Healthcare Innovation. \nLisa’s TEDx talk\, “Bringing Light To Dark Places Online: Disrupting Human Trafficking Using AI\,” exemplifies her dedication to using technology for social good. She is a respected advisory board member and board director for organizations at the forefront of technology\, ethics\, and human rights. \nConnect with Lisa and discover more about her work\, insights\, and transformative ideas. Join her on a journey of empowerment\, innovation\, and ethical leadership. \nThis workshop is in person! \nPlease do not attend if you are feeling under the weather and experiencing any signs of illness. 
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/in-person-motivated-entrepreneur-artificial-intelligence-ai-101-for-small-business-success/
LOCATION:1792 Tribute Rd\, Suite\, Suite 455\, Sacramento CA 95815
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Complexity of Recommendation Systems: Techniques and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\nPlease register using the zoom link to get a reminder: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5117080164625/WN_EPMw1tZGTD-SxWkSxJpBLg \nIn the era of information overload\, recommendation systems have emerged as essential tools for filtering and personalizing content\, thereby enhancing user experience across various digital platforms. These systems employ sophisticated algorithms to analyze user preferences\, behaviors\, and interactions to suggest items ranging from products and movies to news articles and academic papers. This talk aims to demystify the underlying mechanisms of recommendation systems\, highlighting key techniques such as collaborative filtering\, content-based filtering\, and hybrid approaches. We will explore the challenges faced in developing effective recommendation systems\, including issues of data sparsity\, scalability\, cold start\, and ensuring diversity and fairness in recommendations. Furthermore\, the talk will delve into the ethical considerations and the impact of bias in recommendation algorithms. By providing a comprehensive overview of recommendation systems\, this talk seeks to inspire future research and development efforts aimed at creating more intelligent\, transparent\, and user-centric solutions. \nAgenda: \n(PDT) 11:45 am – 11:50 am Arrival\, socializing\, and Opening\n(PDT) 11:50 am – 1:45 pm Khojasteh Mirza “Navigating the Complexity of Recommendation Systems: Techniques and Challenges”\n(PDT) 1:45 pm – 1:50 pm Q&A \nAbout Khojasteh Mirza \nKhojasteh Mirza is a Master of Engineering student at Cornell Tech\, specializing in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus on Data Science and Applied Machine Learning. With a rich academic background\, including a Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics Engineering from NMIMS University\, Khojasteh has excelled academically\, securing a Merit Scholarship and achieving high honors. His technical skills encompass a wide array of data science technologies\, and his professional experience includes impactful roles as a Project Research Assistant at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay\, a Data Analyst at AIRMO Gmbh and Ozibook and most recently\, responsible for developing recommendation systems for Cognitii\, a learning app for neurodivergent individuals. Khojasteh’s work spans innovative projects in healthcare industry developing predictive models for Parkinson’s disease in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Servicesdemonstrating his ability to apply data science for real-world impact. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5117080164625/WN_EPMw1tZGTD-SxWkSxJpBLg \nWebinar Passcode
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/navigating-the-complexity-of-recommendation-systems-techniques-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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SUMMARY:What's New In WordPress 6.5?
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nWordPress 6.5 is scheduled for release on March 26. It will be the first of three major upgrades during 2024. It is loaded with lots of significant changes that you will want to see to improve how you work with WordPress.During this presentation\, you will see:\n1. How to use the new Font Library. (It’s true! You can now easily use any font with a block theme.\n2. Revisions. You will see how easy it is to review and roll back to earlier versions of Templates\, Patterns\, and the Style Book.\n3. Partially Synched Patterns. With WordPress 6.5 you can create patterns where some of the content stays locked but other content can be changed.\n4. New ways to easily organize\, find\, and work with Templates\, Patterns\, and Pages in the Site Editor. You will want to see all these major changes and more during this presentation.
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/whats-new-in-wordpress-6-5/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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SUMMARY:Generative AI Paper Reading
DESCRIPTION:***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details***\n  \n\nDetails\n\n\nPaper to be announced \n—\nSilicon Valley Generative AI has two meeting formats. \n1. Paper Reading – Every second week we meet to discuss machine learning papers. This is a collaboration between Silicon Valley Generative AI and Boulder Data Science. \n2. Talks – Once a month we meet to have someone present on a topic related to generative AI. Speakers can range from industry leaders\, researchers\, startup founders\, subject matter experts and those with an interest in a topic and would like to share. Topics vary from technical to business focused. They can be on how the latest in generative models work and how they can be used\, applications and adoption of generative AI\, demos of projects and startup pitches or legal and ethical topics. The talks are meant to be inclusive and for a more general audience compared to the paper readings. \nIf you would like to be a speaker please contact:\nMatt White
URL:https://sacitcentral.com/event/generative-ai-paper-reading-2/
LOCATION:Virtual / Online
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