Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 6:30 PM ESTReal-time data processing architecture patterns using Apache Ignite
Envestnet (Philly), Berwyn, PA
In this session, learn about the multidimensional data problems faced by enterprises today and how to tackle them by building high-performance cloud-native applications written in JVM languages such as Java, Kotlin, Scala, etc. These applications combine real-time processing of event streams and data in motion and at rest with powerful distributed computing capabilities.

About the speaker: Rajiv Shah is a seasoned enterprise architect with over 25 years of experience in architecting, designing, and developing high-performance applications for banking (trading platforms, risk analysis, algorithmic options/hedging strategies, etc.), airline, and e-commerce industries. He is still very hands-on and actively codes in Java, Scala, Python, and Spark. He works with machine learning, databases, big data, streaming (Kafka, Solace, others), containerization, and cloud technologies. He has 25+ IT certifications (including 7 Java certificates from the Oracle Corporation) and was also invited to prepare the test materials for the Oracle Certified Enterprise Architect examination.

Sponsor/Host: Envestnet, Inc., is the country's leading software platform for financial advice through technology, solutions and intelligence, it has 2 business segments – Envestnet Wealth and Envestnet Data & Analytics.
Envestnet Wealth Solution's platform together are capable of processing more than 5 million trades/day and are written in JAVA or other advanced languages and are hosted by public cloud providers. The Wealth segment provides unified wealth management software and services, including Envestnet Enterprise, Envestnet Tamarac, Envestnet MoneyGuide, Envestnet Retirement Solutions (ERS & 401kplans.com), Envestnet PMC or Portfolio Management Consultants and Envestnet Redi2. Envestnet's Data & Analytics segment offers data aggregation, intelligence, and experiences platform. It enables consumers to aggregate sets of consumer permissioned data for use in various financial applications. All platforms described above are available for developers via a rich set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
Envestnet seeks to employ sharp, innovative, collaborative Java and C# Engineers and Architects. Refer to Envestnet's portal for openings and opportunities.
11 attendees+6
Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 6:30 PM ESTAI Assisted Coding: Strengths, Challenges, and Future of Coding Assistants
Certara, Radnor, PA
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized many aspects of software development, and AI-assisted coding tools are rapidly becoming indispensable in a developer's toolkit. This talk explores the current landscape of coding assistants, highlighting the tasks where they excel and the areas where they struggle. We’ll dive into practical strategies for mitigating the weaknesses of these tools, ensuring that developers can maximize their utility.

You'll gain an understanding of the array of AI coding assistants available today, their unique strengths, and how they fit into a developer's quiver. We’ll also look ahead to the future, offering predictions about upcoming improvements in AI-assisted coding and identifying the tasks likely to advance slower.

Finally, we will address a crucial question: How can developers build confidence that the output or advice from AI tools is reliable? Attendees will leave equipped with insights and actionable advice to effectively leverage AI in their coding workflows, enhancing productivity and quality in software delivery.

About the speaker: David Parry is an accomplished Principal Software Developer with over 20 years of experience in Java development. His journey began in 1996 when he discovered programming, particularly focusing on Java applets. Throughout his career, David has been involved in numerous notable projects, including building and implementing content management systems for clients like Johny Walker and keepwalking.com. As a consultant at a Big 4 firm, he played a key role in solving critical issues for clients, demonstrating his ability to handle complex, high-traffic web platforms.

About the venue: Certara accelerates medicines to patients, using biosimulation (modeling and simulation) and technology-enabled services to transform drug discovery and development. Our integrated and proprietary end-to-end platform with generative AI technology, biosimulation, regulatory science, and market access solutions combined with our global 1,400+ strong team of scientists and experts enable informed decision-making, higher R&D productivity, and improved patient outcomes.
3 attendees

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