What we’re about
We champion the pursuit of Business Agility, not by "Sprinting" faster, but by embracing the Serverless Mindset, Serverless Technologies, SaaS services, and Modern Data Stack (MDS). This community is dedicated to fostering collaboration & continuous learning, with a mission to bridge the gap between IT and Business needs. Besides offering free Cloud learning events for Engineers, we provide complimentary Cloud Architecture and Data Engineering advice to Executives worldwide. We also actively connect community members looking for work with opportunities in the Cloud.
IT'S ALL ABOUT PASSION
Sometimes we're good at things we don't really care for, but it's that passion that will drive us to succeed. Steve Jobs once said, "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle."
So, if you found your passion (related to IT), please tell us about it. If you're still searching, check us out. You may find it here – because we cover a variety of forward-looking IT topics.
FOR IT PROFESSIONALS
WANT TO PARTICIPATE?
- Click on the "Join this group" button to get monthly updates about upcoming meetups (we will NOT spam you)
- Suggest a meetup topic or Request to present using this form forms.gle/RfLVjaB3JVpJ15oC9
LOOKING FOR WORK?
- We may be able to help you, so tell us about it...
- To start the conversation and networking, join us on Slack slack.ServerlessToronto.org
FOR BUSINESSES
GET TO KNOW US
Serverless Toronto is a member of the family of Community-driven Serverless User Groups worldwide focused on fostering a community around serverless technologies for good. Each Serverless User Group is unique, organized by locals, and run according to the following principles:
- Local – Run by local community organizers
- Accessible – Financially and physically accessible to the community
- Representative – Be representative of the broader society within which it exists.
Check out hot Cloud Computing topics from our past Meetups:
- Browse all slide decks slideshare.ServerlessToronto.org
- Watch recorded events youtube.ServerlessToronto.org
NEED A QUICK CLOUD OR DATA ENGINEERING ADVICE?
As true believers in Community networking and experience sharing, we offer Free Online Consultations. If your Company needs a little help:
- Send us a message about your projects, dilemmas, doubts or fears, and if there's a match, your team will receive a complimentary (and confidential) 45-minute consultation.
- It will give you a fresh and unbiased perspective about "the thing" you're trying to build in the Cloud.
NEED A SECOND OPINION ON APPLICATION/DATA ARCHITECTURE MODERNIZATION?
If you are an Executive in need of "Emergency Advice," here is WHY & HOW we can help you:
- Thanks to our vast IT experience fed by Passion, Curiosity and the Serverless Mindset, we know that
- Technology is not the point. The reason that we're doing this – any of this, is in service of some business goal.
- The Customer value that your organization is trying to create is the point!
- That's why we focus on creating tangible values for our clients (like ROI, efficiencies, risk reduction and cost savings) – not work for work's sake.
TRY US OUT:
- We'll uncover hidden opportunities to improve your business results (because we can see your options Further than traditional IT Architects).
- It's simply impossible to get a reliable Second Opinion from the same person who gave you the First one.
- Even if the Second Opinion confirms what you already know, it's beneficial to get confidence that you have done everything you can to ensure your project's success.
- Second Opinion engagement will deliver results quickly!
- Serverless Toronto "Second Opinion" engagements are confidential, can be arranged on a flat-fee or hourly basis (your call), and require NO long-term commitment to us.
NEED LONGER-TERM HELP ADOPTING CLOUD?
We're here to connect you with our Serverless and Data experts seeking new opportunities. Feel free to message (DM) us directly: https://www.meetup.com/serverless-toronto/members/?op=leaders
LET'S GET STARTED:
Message us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/serverless-toronto/shared_invite/enQtNDc1NTM2OTQyMDE4LWQ0N2Q4MjFjODFjODc3ZmRkYWYyYTI3MmNmZmYwNWFhOGU0MmFlOTg5NDY4MzdlYTk5ZGViOWRjMmU4OWMyMmU
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See all- Yan Cui's Money-Saving Tips for the Frugal Serverless DeveloperLink visible for attendees
Embark on an enlightening journey with Yan Cui, an AWS Serverless Hero and Manning Publications author, as he returns to Serverless Toronto to illuminate the path toward financial efficiency in the cloud. Yan delves into the intricacies of serverless architectures, spotlighting common pitfalls that inflate AWS bills and savvy techniques to avoid them.
Whether you're looking to cut down on CloudWatch costs or improve cost-efficiency for your serverless application, we've got some helpful tips, just for you.
AGENDA
- noon – 12:05 Introductions, Networking & Opening remarks
- 12:05 – 1:00 Feature presentation ✅
- 1:00 – 1:15 Q&A (opportunity to ask Yan about your specific use cases)
- 1:15 – 1:30 Manning Publications raffle & Closing remarks
Please bring your enthusiasm and questions – we're looking forward to a fun-filled Lunch & Learn!
HOMEWORK
To get the most out of this session, we recommend the following resources:
- Production-Ready Serverless - Operational Best Practices https://productionreadyserverless.com/
- Master Serverless - Learn to go faster for less https://theburningmonk.com/subscribe/
- From Solo to Success: Leveraging AI for Your StartupLink visible for attendees
AI is reshaping the job landscape, and to stay ahead, we are hosting our second "If you can't beat them, join them"-type event. Unlike the "ALL IN AI" meetup, which was focused on skilling up for AI Automation jobs, this one will explore how to augment your abilities with AI to create and run meaningful solo businesses.
Why this focus?
- While Generative AI poses risks to traditional 9-5 jobs, it also opens doors for entrepreneurs to efficiently bootstrap small or solo ventures.
- That's why we are thrilled to welcome Pankaj Upreti's talk. He is an IT consultant, Fractional CTO, and the founder of the fast-growing AI Astrology startup Lagna360.
- Pankaj will share how he's utilizing AI & ML to grow his startup. And he is not using Generative AI just for Technical tasks, but also for Marketing and Business Development. Join us to gain invaluable insights from his experience!
📚 Homework - Prepare to Engage:
- Jon Stewart On The False Promises of AI | The Daily Show
- Billion Dollar Teams: The Future of an AI Powered Workforce | SXSW 2024
- All in AI: LLM Landscape & RAG in 2024 with Mark Ryan (Google) & Jerry Liu (LlamaIndex)
Plus, don't miss your chance to win in our Manning Publications raffle! Please bring along plenty of enthusiasm and questions – we're looking forward to it being a fun-filled night 🤓