📣 Welcome to a new meetup from Green Software Foundation and Sustainable IT Netherlands communities, where passion for technology converges with a shared commitment to sustainability.
🌿Join us on May 28th for an evening of thought provoking talks and networking with peers that share the same passion for sustainability and IT!
⏳ Time schedule:
18:00 - 19:00 Welcome, vegetarian bites & networking
19:00 - 19:30 Robert Keus and Cas Burggraaf: Our Journey in Responsible AI
19:35 - 20:05 Mirko van der Maat: Sustainable Architecture
20:10 - 20:20 Pitches
20:20 - 21:00 Drinks & networking
📍 Location:
Reykjavikplein 1, 3543 KA, Utrecht
This meetup is kindly hosted by Capgemini
✏️ Title: Our Journey in Responsible AI
💡 Speaker: Robert Keus and Cas Burggraaf
🍃 Summary
In our experience, we've noticed a growing demand for responsible AI solutions that are not only effective, but also sustainable and compliant with European regulations. Many companies are seeking ways to integrate AI into their business processes, but are also aware of the potential risks and challenges that come with it.
In this story, we share our experiences and insights on how we develop and implement responsible AI solutions, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. We will also provide examples of how our clients have benefited from our approach, and how we have worked together to address their AI challenges.
📖 About the speakers
- Robert Keus is a Social Entrepreneur and founder of GreenPT. He is a tech entrepreneur in the field of artificial intelligence and digital accessibility. As the founder of Brthrs Agency, he has been helping organizations with future-oriented solutions for over two decades. Recently, he launched the sustainable AI platform [GreenPT.ai.](http://greenpt.ai./) Robert is committed to technology that is inclusive, responsible, and compliant with European regulations.
- Cas Burggraaf is Lead AI & Devops at Brthrs and GreenPT, where he is responsible for the technical implementation of innovative AI solutions. With his expertise in AI and Devops, he contributes to the development of future-oriented technologies that help organizations with their digital transformation.
✏️ Title: Sustainable Architecture
💡 Speaker: Mirko van der Maat
🍃 Summary
Sustainability in the architecture is an approach that captures considerations and measures and seeks to balance the different various needs against awareness of the environment limitations, social impact and economic opportunities.
In the session we will dive into the value of sustainability and how to make sure that every IT initiative is aware of the sustainability strategy.
📖 About the speaker
- Mirko van der Maat is a solution architect focused on the agility and architecture of software delivery. His interest is how to embed sustainability in the IT architecture and make it a permanent value in the organization. He is also a lead trainer at the Capgemini Academy for architecture courses.
Pitches
Our goal is connect people around Sustainable IT. So to build more connections we would like to offer the stage to everyone who wants to share something. Note that we will timebox this on 2 minutes exactly! If you want to share something, please notify us during the welcome moment!
🔎 Looking forward seeing you there!
Organizing team:
Thorsten Picard (Host), Wilco Burggraaf (GSF), Chris Stapper, Dominick Viëtor, Kitty van Leeuwen and Corina Milosoiu (Sustainable IT)
Test-Driven Development (TDD) traditionally involves starting with a unit test, writing just enough production code to make the test pass, and then refactoring to improve the code's quality. But is this the only way to approach TDD? Could there be other, more effective ways? And what happens when we step outside the methods we’re used to?
During this session, we’ll explore a different approach to TDD. You’ll learn to think differently about developing production code through a hands-on exercise—a Coding Kata—following the principles of “TDD: As If You Meant It.” As always, we’ll use a pair-programming approach to ensure an engaging and collaborative learning experience.
If you’re looking to try a new way of writing code, deepen your understanding of TDD, and enjoy a fun evening with like-minded people, this session is for you. Come join us!
Time: 18:00 - 21:00 (walk-in from 17:30)
Location: Dellaertweg 9E, 2316 WZ Leiden
Join us for the next Azure Thursdays meetup
On June 5th we are welcomed by XPRTZ.Cloud at their office in Utrecht.
Confirmed speakers:
- Wesley Noordam
- Jev Suchoi
Program:
17:30 ~ 18:00 Walk-in
18:00 ~ 18:45 Dinner
18:45 ~ 19:30 First session by Wesley - Fortresses in Azure simplified: using Network Security Perimeter
19:45 ~ 20:30 Second session by Jev - The Perfect Azure Naming Convention: Designing for Scalability and Automation
20:30 ~ 21:30 Drinks & wrap-up
Session 1:
Speaker: Wesley Noordam
Title: Fortresses in Azure simplified: using Network Security Perimeter
In the past, we only needed knowledge about running applications on Windows servers. Networking tasks were handled by 'the networking guys,' and in-depth knowledge was rarely required. Nowadays, running that same application in Azure demands much more. Even though the network gurus are still around, you'll most likely be responsible for at least part of the network. Another option is to opt-out of using Virtual Networks, but that would make your application less secure.
Using Virtual Networks adds complexity, which impacts the required knowledge of engineers. Setting up a well-functioning Virtual Network also requires multiple components. These components most likely include Network Security Groups and Private Endpoints. Simplifying your own virtual network 'fortress' helps teams maintain control. The newly released resource, Network Security Perimeter, is here to help. In this session, we will explore what features NSP offers and how it can help you simplify your Azure network.
Session 2:
Speaker: Jev Suchoi
Title: The Perfect Azure Naming Convention: Designing for Scalability and Automation
This session will guide you through designing the perfect Azure naming convention to optimize scalability, automation, and long-term management of resources. You’ll learn how to create a logical structure that simplifies resource discovery, maintenance, and automation using a Matroska-style hierarchical naming approach. We'll cover best practices for integrating naming conventions with Azure tagging, and explore real-world examples to ensure your naming strategy evolves with your cloud environment’s growth.
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Ever felt like the AI buzz is just... a bit too buzzy? In this session, we turn the hype into hands-on, showing you how you can integrate AI in your solution stack. We'll dive into Microsoft’s AI Foundry, exploring the available models—from Azure OpenAI to custom LLMs—and demonstrate how to integrate them directly into your .NET applications.
Expect fast-paced demos, a touch of chaos, and a clear breakdown of how to go from "cool model" to "working feature". We'll show real-world use cases, integration patterns, and tools you can use today to start building smarter apps without needing a PhD in machine learning.
Schedule
- 17:30 - 18:30 Walk-in & Dinner
- 18:30 - 19:15 Part I
- 19:15 - 19:30 Break
- 19:30 - 20:15 Part II
- 20:15 - 21:00 Drinks and socializing