[Reminder] SD Ruby is this Thursday, August 1, 7:00pm - Networking at 6:00pm!

[Krista Morrison]

Thanks so much to all who came out for the social event at Kairoa a
couple of weeks ago. We had a blast hanging out with you all! This
week, we're back at it with our usual first Thursday Meetup.

RSVP for the Meetup here: https://www.meetup.com/sdruby/events/gwkqcryzlbcb/

PRE PARTY - 6:00pm
Networking over pizza and soda

FEATURED TALK FOR AUGUST:
Marco Carmosino - "Mo'Data, Mo'Problems"
"Big Data" makes it possible to develop fundamentally new
applications: virtual assistants, intelligent mapping, and
personalized medical interventions. But these big datasets represent
equally big privacy risks; we regularly hear about millions of private
records leaking. During this talk, Marco Carmosino (PhD Candidate,
UCSD) will explain new algorithms that allow "big data" analytics
without compromising user privacy, using existing applications from
Apple, Google, and the US Census Bureau as examples.

LIGHTNING TALKS:
We're always open for people to share lightning talks. Feel free to
sign up here: http://bit.ly/1Nsq9g8 (Google Form). Lightning talks are
5 minutes and a great chance to dip your toes in if you've always
wanted to talk at SDRuby, but haven't had the chance to yet.

RAFFLE
We'll be giving away a few ebooks, software licenses, etc, using our
super fun Rafflr!

AFTER PARTY - 8:30pm
After the meeting, we'll head out for a round or two of drinks at Half
Door Brewing Company!

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DIRECTIONS
Meetings are held at LEARN Academy downtown (704 J Street), at 7:00pm,
with networking beginning at 6:00pm, on the first Thursday of the
month. Metered parking downtown is free after 6pm or 8pm, depending on
the area, so double-check the meter before you leave without paying.
There are also several paid parking lots nearby, if you so choose.

SPONSOR OR SPEAK AT THE NEXT MEETING
Wanna talk at our next meeting? Have a topic you want someone else to
talk about? Interested in sponsoring? Email me at
krista.k...@gmail.com, and we'll get you on the books.