AWS User Group Mississauga
Where DevOps, AI, Security & Telecom Professionals Connect
Join the AI & Cloud Innovation Revolution
Cloud Security • Telecom Solutions
Community Impact
Why We Exist
"Bridging the gap between cutting-edge cloud technology and real-world industry challenges"
We're not just another tech meetup. We're a community of practitioners who understand that modern infrastructure demands expertise across DevOps automation, AI implementation, security-first architecture, and telecom-grade reliability. Whether you're automating CI/CD pipelines, deploying machine learning models at scale, securing cloud workloads, or building telecom solutions on AWS—you'll find your tribe here.
What Makes Us Different:
- Real-world focus: Case studies from actual production environments
- Hands-on learning: Live demos and interactive workshops
- Industry diversity: From startups to telecom giants
- Expert-led: Sessions by practitioners, not just theory
Perfect For:
- DevOps engineers scaling automation
- AI/ML engineers deploying models
- Security professionals hardening cloud infrastructure
- Telecom professionals modernizing with cloud
- Anyone curious about AWS best practices
Events
Real-world sessions for DevOps, AI, Security & Telecom professionals
Upcoming Events
Kickoff Event: AI-Driven Infrastructure & Security at Scale
Why This Event Matters
This isn't your typical "intro to cloud" meetup. We're diving deep into the challenges you face every day: How do you deploy AI models securely at telecom scale? What does DevOps look like when you're managing both legacy systems and cutting-edge ML pipelines? How do you maintain security compliance while enabling rapid innovation?
What You'll Walk Away With:
- Actionable strategies: Real frameworks for AI-native organizations
- Architecture patterns: Battle-tested designs for production AI workloads
- Security insights: How to secure AI/ML pipelines without slowing innovation
- Telecom perspectives: Cloud strategies that work for mission-critical systems
- Network connections: Meet peers facing similar challenges
Detailed Event Agenda
| Time | Session | Speaker | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 - 4:15 PM | Welcome & Networking | Community Team | Introductions, community overview |
| 4:15 - 5:00 PM | Charting the Way Forward for AI-Native Software Organizations - Leaders Outlook | Garima Bajpai | Industry insights, leadership perspectives |
| 5:00 - 5:45 PM | Architecture Best Practices & Design Authority | Naresh Kumar | Architecture patterns, design principles |
| 5:45 - 6:00 PM | Partner Sponsor Talk & Q&A | Pragra Team | Partnership insights, community Q&A |
| 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Pizza & Networking | - | Pizza, soft drinks, refreshments & networking |
Previous Events
Community Planning Session
Completed
Initial community gathering to discuss goals, format preferences, and upcoming event planning. Great turnout with valuable feedback from DevOps engineers, security professionals, and telecom experts.
Key Outcomes:
- Established monthly meetup schedule
- Identified key topic areas: AI/ML, Security, DevOps, Telecom
- Secured venue partnership with Pragra
- Built initial speaker pipeline
AWS User Group Formation
Milestone
Official formation of AWS User Group Mississauga, bringing together cloud professionals in the Greater Toronto Area. Focus on practical, hands-on learning for DevOps, AI/ML, security, and telecom professionals.
Foundation Elements:
- Established community guidelines and code of conduct
- Created Meetup group and communication channels
- Defined mission: practical AWS knowledge sharing
- Built partnerships with local tech organizations
Community
Industry practitioners leading by example
1. Partners & Sponsors
Empowering our community through strategic partnerships
Our community thrives through meaningful partnerships with industry leaders who share our vision of advancing cloud technology and professional development. These partnerships provide venue space, technical expertise, and networking opportunities that make our events possible.
2. Sponsors
Our valued partners making community events possible
Pragra - Technology Training Institute
Pragra is our premier space sponsor, providing a state-of-the-art venue for our AWS User Group meetups. As a leading technology training institute, Pragra specializes in DevOps, Cloud Computing, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and Telecom solutions - perfectly aligned with our community's focus areas.
What Pragra Provides:
- Professional Event Space: Modern classroom with AV equipment
- Technical Infrastructure: High-speed internet and presentation tools
- Parking & Accessibility: Convenient location with easy access
- Expert Mentorship: Access to experienced instructors
- Career Support: Job placement assistance for attendees
- Training Resources: Industry-aligned curriculum and materials
Financial Sponsors
| Contributor | Contribution Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Varun Kumar | Platform Setup & Management | Meetup Group Creation, Initial Community Organization & Platform Management |
| Garima Bajpai | Platform Sponsorship | Sponsored Meetup.com subscription for enhanced community features |
| Gautham Pallapa | Digital Infrastructure | Sponsored domain name registration for professional online presence |
Community-Funded Initiative
Our user group operates through the generous contributions of community members who believe in knowledge sharing and professional development. Every contribution, whether financial, time, or expertise, helps build a stronger AWS community in the Greater Toronto Area.
3. Partnership Impact
What Our Partnerships Enable:
- Professional Venue: Modern event space with AV equipment
- Expert Access: Industry practitioners as speakers and mentors
- Learning Resources: Training materials and hands-on workshops
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals
- Career Development: Job placement assistance and mentorship
Community Growth Metrics:
4. What We're Building Together
Knowledge Hub
Comprehensive resource library with session recordings, code samples, and architecture patterns from our community events.
Professional Network
Strong connections between DevOps engineers, AI specialists, security professionals, and telecom experts across the GTA.
Innovation Platform
Collaborative environment for sharing cutting-edge solutions, best practices, and emerging technologies in cloud computing.
Meet Your Organizers
Industry professionals driving community growth
Resources
Practical tools and knowledge for DevOps, AI, Security & Telecom professionals
What You'll Learn With Us
DevOps at Scale
CI/CD pipelines that handle hundreds of deployments per day. Infrastructure as Code patterns that actually work in production. Monitoring and observability strategies for complex systems.
Production AI Systems
MLOps pipelines that deploy models safely. Cost optimization for large-scale inference. Monitoring ML model performance and data drift in production environments.
Cloud Security
Security architectures for highly regulated industries. Compliance automation and audit trails. Incident response procedures for cloud environments.
Telecom Modernization
Cloud migration strategies for mission-critical telecom systems. Network function virtualization on AWS. Scaling telecom workloads with cloud-native patterns.
How We Learn Together
Architecture Reviews
Bring your real challenges. Get feedback from experienced practitioners.
Live Coding Sessions
Watch experts build and deploy real solutions, not just slides.
Peer Learning
Connect with professionals facing similar challenges in your industry.
Career Growth
Meet hiring managers, learn about opportunities, grow your network.
Upcoming Learning Tracks
DevOps Automation Series
From basic CI/CD to advanced GitOps patterns. Real-world case studies from companies scaling their deployment processes.
AI in Production Workshop
Build, deploy, and monitor ML models at scale. Hands-on sessions with actual production architectures.
Security-First Architecture
Design secure systems from the ground up. Compliance automation and threat modeling workshops.
Telecom Cloud Migration
Strategies for moving mission-critical telecom workloads to the cloud without service disruption.
Get In Touch
Questions, ideas, or want to share your expertise? We'd love to hear from you.
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Contact Information
Mississauga, ON L5R 4G7
Hosted at Pragra