These are not your typical software engineering events. Our events cover topics related to software engineering along with business but aim to change the perspective of those who attend. Our focus is on emerging technologies such as Big Data, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, 3D printing, Machine Learning, MapReduce, Semantic Web technologies, alongside more traditional topics like Ruby on Rails, HTML5, PHP, node.js, and Python. We reach out to the entire Los Angeles metropolita …

This group is for anyone interested in learning, developing and building stuff with Arduino. The main idea is to have talks and meetings about topics related with Arduino. Also it would be great if we can take that further by working on projects and experiments/research. People from every level are welcome to join this group.

This group will focus on the use of Amazon CloudSearch for the development and deployment of search applications. Amamzon CloudSearch is a fully-managed search service in the cloud that runs in the AWS cloud. Presentations and discussions will cover topics such as: Set up and getting started with CloudSearch Configuring search fields Relevance tuning APIs and integration Security Working with other AWS services User cases and lessons learned This group is for anyone interested in search technolo …

Like the fictional brain in a vat, artificial minds are useless if they are not connected to the real world. Embodied cognitive systems require bodies and worlds where they can interact, explore, and learn. An open framework which connects artificial minds to devices in the real or virtual worlds is therefore of paramount importance. This undertaking involves both building the framework, a mind server, and building cognitive systems, minds, which can be instantiated on demand to control mobile d …

Interested in data visualization tools from Tableau, MicroStrategy, QlikView, IBM Cognos, SAS, Spotfire and others?  Interactive graphics can tell you more than tables of numbers.  Let's get together to hear from users who have implemented these tools or discovered useful knowledge from data visualization.  We will also hear from representatives of various analytics software companies and consulting firms. We can also host some hack sessions to work on projects or learn something from each other …

This is a face-to-face version of the online LinkedIn group (see http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1895501). This group is dedicated to all such researchers and analysts who are interested in innovative research methods and analytics, as well as related software tools. It is a forum for researchers, analysts and practitioners to discuss about research methodology, research computing, research applications, research flow management, and research process standardization. It is also a place …

The Los Angeles Data Governance Users Group is a non-profit volunteer run organization with the objective of create a forum and exchange of information related to Data Governance.

LA Algorithmic Trading is for anyone interested in creating and using algorithms in the financial markets. We arrange monthly talks from practicing quants, algorithmic traders, trading technology experts, and academics. Our focus is practical, rather than theoretical. We enjoy talking about how to automate the purchase and sale of securities using statistics, machine learning, data mining, and algorithms.

R is an open source software/programming language for data analysis, statistical modeling, visualization, data mining, predictive analytics, statistical computing, exploratory data analysis etc. This group is aimed to bring together practitioners (from industry and academia alike) in order to exchange knowledge and experience in solving data analysis/statistical problems by using R. Besides discussing techniques and solutions in R, emphasis will be put on providing a good understanding of the da …

We'd like to work through some of the seminal texts in computer science that normally collect dust on the bookshelf (AIMA, PAIP, SICP, TAOCP, &c.) We've finished up Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs; and are currently working through Russell and Norvig's Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach.

Like Sports? Like Analytics? Like Hacking? For all of us who've programmed to prove why our favorite player/team is better or hacked away trying to optimize fantasy draft strategy, this is the group for you. If you like sports, data, analytics and technology and want to spend some time with like-minded geeks while watching a game, going to a game, or talking tech, we're looking forward to connecting and creating a community.

This group is for alumni, friends, family or fans of Stanford University looking to connect, network and contribute to the community in a meaningful way.

NO MONTHLY DUES, NO MANDATORY, NO DRAMA - JUST GO RIDE! We gather for Motorcycle Events/Charities, as well as weekly/monthly Group Rides. Whether you ride a Japanese rocket, European-exotic, German enduro, 2-stroke track machine, some sort of speed demon, gravity-defying dirt bike, long-distance tourer, or an American cafe-racer, there's a place for you here. We hang out, talk about bikes, discuss gear, and anything motorcycle related. Learn about diff bikes, meet new friends to ride with at our …

Calling all Makers! We are a company that creates! Initially a rapid prototyping, product design and manufacturing company in Tarzana, California. We are launching our Tarzana Makerspace Lab to further our ‘open door policy’ for creation and innovative people! Our company is seeking to put together a group of individuals that share common interests and would like to get free machine / lab time in our facility while we launch our Makerspace in exchange for helping our team develop some templates …

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Hi, Sadly so much of the genius and intellect in our society is wasted creating new, useless or even destructive needs in people in order to get them to part with their hard-earned money. Artists from all the humanities have been complicit in creating this dysfunctional society we live in. We all need to make a living, mouths to feed, etc., so I am not blaming the creatives in our society. But, I believe those with artistic talent or philosophical wisdom need to come together to help improve our …

Hi Everyone, Short Version First (Long Version is sooo much better) Los Angeles iOS group just started. February Meeting Not to be Missed A  - Because it will actually happen B - Because...well, I will get back to you on that one...but it is gonna be a big BECAUSE Right now and here, my company, Technical Connections, wants to and will commit to finding speakers, venues, and provide all around organization for this group's desire to have fully functional MeetUps for the foreseeable future.  …