Dear Community,

as we step into the year ahead, we’re full of excitement for what’s to come and can’t wait to welcome you to our first session of the year at our new home, NLND Berlin.

Check out the details below, and we look forward to having all of you with us!

18:30 - Warming up and networking chat 18:45 - Intro by AWS UG Berlin & NLND 19:00 - 19:45 - Dr. Andreas E. Wagner // Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for An AI-powered Future

As leaders create an AI-powered future, they need to integrate their cognitive intelligence with their emotional intelligence to build adaptable, resilient, and innovative organizations. These leaders have deep empathy for customers and foster a culture of creativity and psychological safety among their employees. They need to be data-driven but also authentically human. This session will help leaders understand the EPIC attributes needed to drive successful outcomes in the new human+AI era.

Andreas is an experienced Business Coach. He has held senior management functions in sales, services, business development, and marketing. Through his experience at AWS, Ericsson, Huawei, Hitachi, Fujitsu, and Ingram, Andreas has gained a very good insight in several industries and diverse cultural leadership contexts.

19:45 - 20:05 - Network break with snacks & drinks

20:05 - 20:50 - Enrico Kern // Beyond AWS: The Case for OpenStack and Data Sovereignty

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving cloud landscape in Europe, where growing data sovereignty requirements and regulatory compliance are reshaping enterprise cloud strategies beyond traditional AWS/Public-Cloud-only approaches. Drawing from real-world experience managing enterprise-scale AWS deployments, we'll explore how organizations are increasingly evaluating OpenStack (or other alternative solutions) not just as a complement to Public Clouds and Hyperscalers, but potentially as a strategic alternative that offers complete control over data location, processing, and governance while maintaining enterprise-grade scalability. Learn how the European push for digital sovereignty and emerging data residency laws, is creating new opportunities for hybrid architectures using hybrid approaches, and in some cases, complete migration paths to sovereign cloud solutions. This session addresses the broader industry shift toward data independence in Europe, with open dialogue about balancing innovation, compliance, and strategic autonomy in your cloud decisions.

Enrico has worked for more than 20 years as a System Engineer around ever evolving ecosystems, maintained a $500,000/month AWS infrastructure and 4 large On-Prem Datacenters with AWS DirectConnect as CIO for an AdTech company for multiple years. He implemented Public Cloud Infrastructure for Large Entities with 2000+ employees for AWS, Azure & GCP. He currently runs a company specialized in OpenStack, helping large companies and government entities to deploy, run and maintain OpenStack/SCS environments and implementing K8SaaS.

20:50 - 21:00 - Closing Announcements & Networking

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Very Important: There is no "waitlist" for our regular sessions. However, there are limited seats available. If you want to make sure you can attend:

Register yourself with your "full name" here at Meetup.com, Arrive on time - seats are first come, first serve.

As soon as there are seats available, you are welcome to join with your registration. In case there are no more seats available, we won't be able to let you join us this time.We thank you very much for your understanding!

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Additional Information

This event is wheelchair friendly. Help us spread the word, and invite your friends & colleagues! If you're attending with wheelchair and need assistance, please mail us: [email protected] for further details.

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Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw/source--me 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw/source--me 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw/source--me 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Unveil the data platform of the future with SQL Server 2025—guided by one of its key architects . With built-in AI for application development and advanced analytics powered by Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server 2025 empowers you to innovate—securely and confidently. This book shows you how. Author Bob Ward, Principal Architect for the Microsoft Azure Data team, shares exclusive insights drawn from over three decades at Microsoft. Having worked on every version of SQL Server since OS/2 1.1, Ward brings unmatched expertise and practical guidance to help you navigate this transformative release. Ward covers everything from setup and upgrades to advanced features in performance, high availability, and security. He also highlights what makes this the most developer-friendly release in a decade: support for JSON, RegEx, REST APIs, and event streaming. Most critically, Ward explores SQL Server 2025’s advanced, scalable AI integrations, showing you how to build AI-powered applications deeply integrated with the SQL engine—and elevate your analytics to the next level. But innovation doesn’t come at the cost of safety: this release is built on a foundation of enterprise-grade security, helping you adopt AI safely and responsibly. You control which models to use, how they interact with your data, and where they run—from ground to cloud, or integrated with Microsoft Fabric. With built-in features like Row-Level Security (RLS), Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Dynamic Data Masking, and SQL Server Auditing, your data remains protected at every layer. The AI age is here. Make sure your SQL Server databases are ready—and built for secure, scalable innovation . What You Will Learn [if !supportLists] · [endif]Grasp the fundamentals of AI to leverage AI with your data, using the industry-proven security and scale of SQL Server [if !supportLists] · [endif]Utilize AI models of your choice, services, and frameworks to build new AI applications [if !supportLists] · [endif]Explore new developer features such as JSON, Regular Expressions, REST API, and Change Event Streaming [if !supportLists] · [endif]Discover SQL Server 2025's powerful new engine capabilities to increase application concurrency [if !supportLists] · [endif]Examine new high availability features to enhance uptime and diagnose complex HADR configurations [if !supportLists] · Use new query processing capabilities to extend the performance of your application [if !supportLists] · [endif]Connect SQL Server to Azure with Arc for advanced management and security capabilities [if !supportLists] · [endif]Secure and govern your data using Microsoft Entra [if !supportLists] · [endif]Achieve near-real-time analytics with the unified data platform Microsoft Fabric [if !supportLists] · [endif]Integrate AI capabilities with SQL Server for enterprise AI [if !supportLists] · [endif]Leverage new tools such as SQL Server Management Studio and Copilot experiences to assist your SQL Server journey Who This Book Is For The SQL Server community, including DBAs, architects, and developers eager to stay ahead with the latest advancements in SQL Server 2025, and those interested in the intersection of AI and data, particularly how artificial intelligence (AI) can be seamlessly integrated with SQL Server to unlock deeper insights and smarter solutions

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw/source--me 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Summary In this crossover episode of the AI Engineering Podcast, host Tobias Macey interviews Brijesh Tripathi, CEO of Flex AI, about revolutionizing AI engineering by removing DevOps burdens through "workload as a service". Brijesh shares his expertise from leading AI/HPC architecture at Intel and deploying supercomputers like Aurora, highlighting how access friction and idle infrastructure slow progress. Join them as they discuss Flex AI's innovative approach to simplifying heterogeneous compute, standardizing on consistent Kubernetes layers, and abstracting inference across various accelerators, allowing teams to iterate faster without wrestling with drivers, libraries, or cloud-by-cloud differences. Brijesh also shares insights into Flex AI's strategies for lifting utilization, protecting real-time workloads, and spanning the full lifecycle from fine-tuning to autoscaled inference, all while keeping complexity at bay.

Pre-amble I hope you enjoy this cross-over episode of the AI Engineering Podcast, another show that I run to act as your guide to the fast-moving world of building scalable and maintainable AI systems. As generative AI models have grown more powerful and are being applied to a broader range of use cases, the lines between data and AI engineering are becoming increasingly blurry. The responsibilities of data teams are being extended into the realm of context engineering, as well as designing and supporting new infrastructure elements that serve the needs of agentic applications. This episode is an example of the types of work that are not easily categorized into one or the other camp.

Announcements Hello and welcome to the Data Engineering Podcast, the show about modern data managementData teams everywhere face the same problem: they're forcing ML models, streaming data, and real-time processing through orchestration tools built for simple ETL. The result? Inflexible infrastructure that can't adapt to different workloads. That's why Cash App and Cisco rely on Prefect. Cash App's fraud detection team got what they needed - flexible compute options, isolated environments for custom packages, and seamless data exchange between workflows. Each model runs on the right infrastructure, whether that's high-memory machines or distributed compute. Orchestration is the foundation that determines whether your data team ships or struggles. ETL, ML model training, AI Engineering, Streaming - Prefect runs it all from ingestion to activation in one platform. Whoop and 1Password also trust Prefect for their data operations. If these industry leaders use Prefect for critical workflows, see what it can do for you at dataengineeringpodcast.com/prefect.Data migrations are brutal. They drag on for months—sometimes years—burning through resources and crushing team morale. Datafold's AI-powered Migration Agent changes all that. Their unique combination of AI code translation and automated data validation has helped companies complete migrations up to 10 times faster than manual approaches. And they're so confident in their solution, they'll actually guarantee your timeline in writing. Ready to turn your year-long migration into weeks? Visit dataengineeringpodcast.com/datafold today for the details. Your host is Tobias Macey and today I'm interviewing Brijesh Tripathi about FlexAI, a platform offering a service-oriented abstraction for AI workloadsInterview IntroductionHow did you get involved in machine learning?Can you describe what FlexAI is and the story behind it?What are some examples of the ways that infrastructure challenges contribute to friction in developing and operating AI applications?How do those challenges contribute to issues when scaling new applications/businesses that are founded on AI?There are numerous managed services and deployable operational elements for operationalizing AI systems. What are some of the main pitfalls that teams need to be aware of when determining how much of that infrastructure to own themselves?Orchestration is a key element of managing the data and model lifecycles of these applications. How does your approach of "workload as a service" help to mitigate some of the complexities in the overall maintenance of that workload?Can you describe the design and architecture of the FlexAI platform?How has the implementation evolved from when you first started working on it?For someone who is going to build on top of FlexAI, what are the primary interfaces and concepts that they need to be aware of?Can you describe the workflow of going from problem to deployment for an AI workload using FlexAI?One of the perennial challenges of making a well-integrated platform is that there are inevitably pre-existing workloads that don't map cleanly onto the assumptions of the vendor. What are the affordances and escape hatches that you have built in to allow partial/incremental adoption of your service?What are the elements of AI workloads and applications that you are explicitly not trying to solve for?What are the most interesting, innovative, or unexpected ways that you have seen FlexAI used?What are the most interesting, unexpected, or challenging lessons that you have learned while working on FlexAI?When is FlexAI the wrong choice?What do you have planned for the future of FlexAI?Contact Info LinkedInParting Question From your perspective, what are the biggest gaps in tooling, technology, or training for AI systems today?Links Flex AIAurora Super ComputerCoreWeaveKubernetesCUDAROCmTensor Processing Unit (TPU)PyTorchTritonTrainiumASIC == Application Specific Integrated CircuitSOC == System On a ChipLoveableFlexAI BlueprintsTenstorrentThe intro and outro music is from The Hug by The Freak Fandango Orchestra / CC BY-SA

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw/source--me 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, cybersecurity networking event online brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 Watch how the event works with our explainer video: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY

💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect: Join a rich virtual environment where you can chat in real time, join discussions in group channels, or conduct 1-on-1 video conversations to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This online community for cybersecurity specialists features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

• General – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
• Intros – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
• Networking – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
• Help Wanted – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
• Industry Room Tech – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• CTFs & Collaboration – A dedicated zone for ethical hacking collaboration groups and red/blue team brainstorming.
• Tools & Techniques – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this cybersecurity skill sharing platform.

This is not just a virtual cyber career fair — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

📍 Where: Join virtually at: 👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw 🕓 When: Sessions run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time. Drop in to connect and contribute.

👤 Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
• Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
• Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
• Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
• Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

🧠 Why Attend:

• Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
• Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
• Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
• Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
• Demo your work or learn from the best in AI-driven security, cloud security, and more
• Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through 1-1 video/text chats

❓ Have Questions or Suggestions? Reach out to us at: 👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

🔖 Hashtags:

CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

Après une fabuleuse édition du Google Cloud Next 2025, nous sommes ravis et honorés de recevoir Steren Giannini, Google Cloud Group Product Manager et fondateur de Cloud Run.

Abstract : Les développeurs adorent Cloud Run, l’environnement d’exécution serverless de Google Cloud. Participez à cette session pour explorer en profondeur les nouvelles fonctionnalités de Cloud Run, qui simplifient encore davantage le déploiement de vos applications et permettent de gérer de nouveaux workloads, y compris l’inférence IA. Découvrez comment Cloud Run peut alimenter vos workloads les plus exigeants avec une efficacité et une flexibilité inégalées.

Speaker bio : Steren Giannini Group Product Manager Google Cloud

Steren is a founding member of Google Cloud Run, and is today the product leader for Google Cloud's serverless portfolio (Cloud Run, Cloud Run functions, App Engine). Steren also notably founded Google Cloud Carbon Footprint. Steren is an engineer turned product manager, he graduated from École Centrale (France). Before joining Google, he was CTO of a startup building connected objects and multi device solutions.

Supported by Our Partners • WorkOS — The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS. •⁠ Modal⁠ — The cloud platform for building AI applications • Vanta — Automate compliance and simplify security with Vanta. — What is it like to work at Amazon as a software engineer? Dave Anderson spent over 12 years at Amazon working closely with engineers on his teams: starting as an Engineering Manager (or, SDM in Amazon lingo) and eventually becoming a Director of Engineering. In this episode, he shares a candid look into Amazon’s engineering culture—from how promotions work to why teams often run like startups. We get into the hiring process, the role of bar raisers, the pros and cons of extreme frugality, and what it takes to succeed inside one of the world’s most operationally intense companies.  We also look at how engineering actually works day to day at Amazon—from the tools teams choose to the way they organize and deliver work.  We also discuss: • The levels at Amazon, from SDE L4 to Distinguished Engineer and VP • Why engineering managers at Amazon need to write well • The “Bar Raiser” role in Amazon interview loops  • Why Amazon doesn’t care about what programming language you use in interviews • Amazon’s oncall process • The pros and cons of Amazon’s extreme frugality  • What to do if you're getting negative performance feedback • The importance of having a strong relationship with your manager • The surprising freedom Amazon teams have to choose their own stack, tools, and ways of working – and how a team chose to use Lisp (!) • Why startups love hiring former Amazon engineers • Dave’s approach to financial independence and early retirement • And more! — Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:08) An overview of Amazon’s levels for devs and engineering managers (07:04) How promotions work for developers at Amazon, and the scope of work at each level (12:29) Why managers feel pressure to grow their teams (13:36) A step-by-step, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the hiring process  (23:40) The wide variety of tools used at Amazon (26:27) How oncall works at Amazon (32:06) The general approach to handling outages (severity 1-5) (34:40) A story from Uber illustrating the Amazon outage mindset (37:30) How VPs assist with outages (41:38) The culture of frugality at Amazon   (47:27) Amazon’s URA target—and why it’s mostly not a big deal  (53:37) How managers handle the ‘least effective’ employees (58:58) Why other companies are also cutting lower performers (59:55) Dave’s advice for engineers struggling with performance feedback  (1:04:20) Why good managers are expected to bring talent with them to a new org (1:06:21) Why startups love former Amazon engineers (1:16:09) How Dave planned for an early retirement  (1:18:10) How a LinkedIn post turned into Scarlet Ink  — The Pragmatic Engineer deepdives relevant for this episode: • Inside Amazon’s engineering culture • A day in the life of a senior manager at Amazon • Amazon’s Operational Plan process with OP1 and OP2 — See the transcript and other references from the episode at ⁠⁠https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/podcast⁠⁠ — Production and marketing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected].

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