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We are excited to launch the first edition of Platform Engineering Meetup NL. Join us on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Wibautstraat 200, Amsterdam, for an evening of practical talks, good conversations, pizza, and drinks with the Dutch platform engineering community. This first session focuses on two topics that are increasingly relevant for modern engineering organizations: controlling infrastructure cost and operating shared AI platforms at scale. **Talk 1: Data Hoarder’s Guide to Surviving Cloud Bills** Darko Klincharski, DevOps Engineering Lead at [Tarmac.io](http://Tarmac.io) In this session, Darko will share practical strategies his team used to reduce AWS spend in a large-scale production environment. The talk covers cost-effective management of petabytes of static data, handling large traffic volumes, and cleanup and maintenance of large databases. This is a real-world case study from a project with a reach of more than 700 million users worldwide. About the speaker: Darko Klincharski is DevOps Engineering Lead at Tarmac.io. He enjoys building reliable systems and making complex infrastructure feel simple. With a strong background in automation, cloud platforms, and CI/CD, he focuses on pragmatic solutions that scale without getting in the team’s way. **Talk 2: Lessons Learned Orchestrating Multi-Tenant GPUs on OpenShift AI with NVIDIA KAI (G/H200)** Luca Berton, Dell Technologies How do you run shared, production-grade GPUs for AI/ML safely and efficiently? In this experience report, Luca will share lessons learned from implementing multi-tenant GPU orchestration on OpenShift AI using NVIDIA KAI on G/H200 hardware, fronted by Traefik and backed by Dell Technologies platforms. The session covers: * Tenant isolation patterns such as namespaces, quotas, and priority classes * Scheduling across heterogeneous nodes * MIG versus full-GPU trade-offs * Throughput versus latency tuning * Driver and firmware pitfalls * Upgrade and rollback strategies * Day-2 operations including observability, autoscaling, and chargeback About the speaker: Luca Berton is a freelance IT consultant with more than 18 years of experience in AI, cloud technologies, and automation. He has led projects across industries, teaches thousands of students through platforms such as Pluralsight and Coursera, and works extensively with Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible. **Who should attend?** * Platform engineers * DevOps engineers * SREs * Cloud architects * Engineering managers * CTOs * Developers interested in platform engineering and scalable infrastructure **Agenda** * 18:00 Arrival with pizza and drinks * 18:45 Talks and discussion * 20:30 Last round of drinks * 21:00 Building closes Whether you are working on cloud platforms, Kubernetes, cost optimization, developer platforms, or AI infrastructure, this meetup is for you.

Looking to **boost your English**, **build confidence**, and **meet new people**? Then come join us for our friendly and informal **Conversation Café**! Happening every **Wednesday** 💬 **What's in Store:** We’ll have **conversation cards and games**, but you can chat however you like. Come alone or bring a friend — all levels are welcome! This is a **free**, **drop-in** English speaking session for all levels. There’s no teacher – just relaxed conversation, games, and fun prompts to help you get talking. **WHEN** Wednesday, April 22th from 13:00 to 15:00 **WHERE** 📍 Eerste Weteringplantsoen 2C O, 1017 SJ Amsterdam Whether you're shy or super social, just starting out or nearly fluent — this space is for **you**. ✨ Reserve your spot with a free ticket—no extra fees needed! Just RSVP here and join the fun. IMPORTANT! Please note that the number of attendees displayed on this website may not accurately reflect the level of attendance for the event. AIC events are promoted on multiple platforms and the attendance is the result of a combination of bookings from each platform.

**Get your ticket**: [https://luma.com/4wquvnrd](https://luma.com/4wquvnrd) Join us for a cozy evening with warm drinks, games, laughs, and people who also needed just one excuse to get out of the house. We’ll have some board games ready, **but definitely bring your favorite game too.** The more games, the more fun. Location: CREA Cafe [Nieuwe Achtergracht 170, 1018 WV Amsterdam](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47c609c07b65deed:0x6086854919b830cd?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111 "https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47c609c07b65deed:0x6086854919b830cd?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111") If this sounds right, see you there. **Ticket information:** The ticket fee is for entrance to the community event and to reserve your spot. No drinks are included, but food and drinks will be available for purchase at the café. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event. Tickets cannot be used for another event.

📢 Expats in Amsterdam — feel stuck in your career? Let’s fix that. ➡️ Underpaid? ➡️ Overqualified? ➡️ Ready to be promoted? If you're ready to aim higher, this event is for you. “Expats Connect: Career Switch + Networking” An after-work event with smart advice, CV feedback, and real people who get it. Here’s what’s in it for you: * Chill vibes, serious career moves: Grab a drink🍹. Talk to people who’ve been through it. You’re not alone. * Smart career strategy: Get advice from a recruiter turned coach who knows what works in 2026. * Live CV feedback: First 5 get on-the-spot tips. Others? Book a 1:1 session after. Real networking, not awkward chats Share leads, referrals, and stories with other experienced pros. 🎁 Bonus perk All attendees get 10% off career coaching. We’ve reserved a cozy space for us while having fun and supporting each other. 🗣️🤝 Join in on networking with other attendees while enjoying some drinks.🍹 **WHERE** Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens [Danzigerkade 175, 1013 AP Amsterdam, Netherlands](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mLaq5RftCEdD4mKv8) **WHEN** Wednesday, April 22nd from 18:30 to 20:30 **TICKETS & AIC Card** No ticket fee is required for this event, and everyone is welcome to join us. Just book here your free spot and show up ready to have a good time and meet some new people. Of course, you can always support AIC and get the **[AIC CARD](https://nicexpat.nl/pages/aic-card)**! Besides assisting our organization, the membership also grants you appealing discounts for our partner events and free entry to our premium gatherings. 💬 **Topics we’ll cover:** ✅ Personal branding (even with gaps) ✅ CV & LinkedIn hacks that attract recruiters ✅ How to apply smarter—not harder ✅ Interview tips that actually help you land & stay hired ✅ 2026 job market trends you should know 400 other expats have joined already, and this is what they say: “The event was great, I got a lot of value, and connections. They gave a presentation and we all had a lot of questions. I could also talk to a lot of people, exchange LinkedIn and even get recommendations for work. I fully recommend it” Rebbeca Let’s make career change less scary — and way more powerful🧠 The AIC Team **IMPORTANT! Please note that the number of attendees displayed on this website may not accurately reflect the level of attendance for the event. AIC events are promoted on multiple platforms and the attendance is the result of a combination of bookings from each platform.**

**Burnout prevention and recovery** aren't just about pressing pause - it’s about returning to yourself. In a world that constantly pulls you in a thousand directions, the most radical act can be to slow down, breathe, and listen. On **Wednesday, April 22nd** at **4:15** **pm**, we'll meet at **TACA** (Therapeutisch Activiteiten Centrum Amsterdam) for a relaxing **yin yoga practice** guided by **Annalisa**, the founder of [The AcuFlow](https://www.theacuflow.com/), to reconnect with ourselves. Through guided breathing and meditation, we'll explore our feelings and intentions, unlocking the power within. No prior experience in yoga or meditation is needed, and no need to bring a yoga mat - just an open mind and heart! ❤️ ⚠️ **Important information** This is a **donation-based event**. You can show your gratitude and support for the instructor after the practice via Tikkie or cash. **🧘 About the instructor** About 10 years ago, [Annalisa](https://www.theacuflow.com/journey) hit burnout: unhealthy lifestyle, poor diet, too much alcohol, constant travel, no rest, and relentless work hours. Her body responded through her own weak point, the digestive system, and IBS became a major issue. Stress was the trigger, and while Western medicine eased symptoms, it never addressed the root cause, as she was constantly exhausted and in a bad mood. That’s when Annalisa turned to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Pranayama, Meditation, and Yoga. The transformation wasn’t instant, but extremely powerful and life-changing. The impact of these practices inspired her to study TCM and train as a Yoga Teacher. Today, she is healthy and fulfilled, teaching yoga and practicing acupuncture in Amsterdam. Grateful to the Universe, her teachers, and all the pain and discomfort that taught the biggest lessons. **📝 Community guidelines** * If you **RSVP**, **please attend**. 💛 * If you need to cancel within **24 hours** before the event, reach out to me directly. After **two late cancellations or no-shows without notice**, or if **you don’t show up to your first** **event**, you’ll be **removed from the community.** 💔 * **Arrive on time** (a few minutes early is ideal). ⏰ * For **casual events**: stay as long or as little as you like, just let us know. For **workshops**: stay for the entire session. 🌿 * Be fully present and keep your **phones tucked away.** 📵 * You don’t need to be on burnout leave to join, but this is a community centered around **burnout prevention and recovery**. 🌸 * Be **kind and respectful**; any harmful or unsafe behavior will lead to being asked to leave and removed from the community. 🚫

As always, this will be a laid back evening having conversations with each other with no formal lesson. It is best to know a little bit of Dutch so you are not totally lost but being fluent is NOT a requirement at all, we all have to start somewhere and the sooner you start practicing, the better. If Dutch is your native language, or you have an advanced level, join us en doe gezellig mee!