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## Join Us for Our Inaugural Meeting!
AI is transforming how we build software, and Portland engineers are at the forefront of this revolution. Whether you're integrating LLMs into production systems or just starting to explore AI capabilities in your personal projects, **PIng** is your community.
Our inaugural meeting brings together developers passionate about practical AI applications that solve real-world problems. Come ready to learn, share, and connect with fellow engineers.
## Featured Presentations:
### Data Security in the AI Era
**Kellyn Pot'Vin-Gorman, Database and AI Advocate at Redgate**
In today's era where data is the new nuclear power fueling AI, its protection has become a battleground. From high-profile breaches that shake industries to the ethical dilemmas posed by AI, ensuring data security is more critical—and complex—than ever. Kellyn explores real-world data breach stories that highlight vulnerabilities in the data lifecycle and the profound consequences of lapses in protection.
Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman is a Database and AI Advocate and Engineer with Redgate, with a long history in multi-platform technology. An Oracle ACE Director alumnus, she has been awarded over the years for her technical contributions and community volunteerism through many organizations, including a recognition as Woman in Tech of the Year for the state of Colorado.
### GenAI Model Output Evaluation
**Patrick McCuistion, Sr. Platform Engineer at Databricks**
From traditional ML metrics to dynamic feedback loops, evaluation approaches have evolved to meet the unique demands of generative AI systems. Drawing from experience building and deploying a production-grade GenAI application that generates cloud infrastructure as code, Patrick will delve into how automatic feedback loops and iterative evaluation cycles can dramatically enhance the accuracy, functionality, and readability of GenAI outputs.
Patrick McCuistion is a Sr. Platform Engineer at Databricks. At work, he builds automations between learning platforms, integrates AI into applications, and manages ML resources in Databricks lab environments. At home, he spends time with his wife and 1.5-year-old girl, writes and performs music for his band, The Governors, and renovates his home in Vancouver, WA.
## Schedule:
- 6:00 - 6:30: Food and networking
- 6:30 - 7:40: Presentations
- 7:40 - 8:00: Wrap up and networking
## Details:
- **Date**: Wednesday, April 30th
- **Location**: Kiln
## About PIng:
Portland AI Engineers brings together software developers at all experience levels who are passionate about building with generative AI technologies. We focus on practical applications that solve real-world problems by leveraging existing language models and the surrounding GenAI tools ecosystem.
[Learn more](https://www.portlandai.engineer/)
## Get Involved:
- **Present your work**: Email us at [info@portlandai.engineer](mailto:info@portlandai.engineer) to discuss sharing your project or insights
- **Provide feedback**: Help shape our community by sharing your ideas and suggestions
- **Sponsor an event**: [Contact us](https://www.portlandai.engineer/sponsorship) to discuss partnership opportunities
For more information and to join our community, visit portlandai.engineer |
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## Join Us for Our Inaugural Meeting!
AI is transforming how we build software, and Portland engineers are at the forefront of this revolution. Whether you're integrating LLMs into production systems or just starting to explore AI capabilities in your personal projects, **PIng** is your community.
Our inaugural meeting brings together developers passionate about practical AI applications that solve real-world problems. Come ready to learn, share, and connect with fellow engineers.
**[RSVP](https://www.meetup.com/portland-ai-engineers/events/307213461)**
## Featured Presentations:
### Data Security in the AI Era
**Kellyn Pot'Vin-Gorman, Database and AI Advocate at Redgate**
In today's era where data is the new nuclear power fueling AI, its protection has become a battleground. From high-profile breaches that shake industries to the ethical dilemmas posed by AI, ensuring data security is more critical—and complex—than ever. Kellyn explores real-world data breach stories that highlight vulnerabilities in the data lifecycle and the profound consequences of lapses in protection.
Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman is a Database and AI Advocate and Engineer with Redgate, with a long history in multi-platform technology. An Oracle ACE Director alumnus, she has been awarded over the years for her technical contributions and community volunteerism through many organizations, including a recognition as Woman in Tech of the Year for the state of Colorado.
### GenAI Model Output Evaluation
**Patrick McCuistion, Sr. Platform Engineer at Databricks**
From traditional ML metrics to dynamic feedback loops, evaluation approaches have evolved to meet the unique demands of generative AI systems. Drawing from experience building and deploying a production-grade GenAI application that generates cloud infrastructure as code, Patrick will delve into how automatic feedback loops and iterative evaluation cycles can dramatically enhance the accuracy, functionality, and readability of GenAI outputs.
Patrick McCuistion is a Sr. Platform Engineer at Databricks. At work, he builds automations between learning platforms, integrates AI into applications, and manages ML resources in Databricks lab environments. At home, he spends time with his wife and 1.5-year-old girl, writes and performs music for his band, The Governors, and renovates his home in Vancouver, WA.
## Schedule:
- 6:00 - 6:30: Food and networking
- 6:30 - 7:40: Presentations
- 7:40 - 8:00: Wrap up and networking
## Details:
- **Date**: Wednesday, April 30th
- **Location**: Kiln
## About PIng:
Portland AI Engineers brings together software developers at all experience levels who are passionate about building with generative AI technologies. We focus on practical applications that solve real-world problems by leveraging existing language models and the surrounding GenAI tools ecosystem.
[Learn more](https://www.portlandai.engineer/)
## Get Involved:
- **Present your work**: Email us at [info@portlandai.engineer](mailto:info@portlandai.engineer) to discuss sharing your project or insights
- **Provide feedback**: Help shape our community by sharing your ideas and suggestions
- **Sponsor an event**: [Contact us](https://www.portlandai.engineer/sponsorship) to discuss partnership opportunities
For more information and to join our community, visit portlandai.engineer |