This schedule is outdated and refers to a past semester. Please check the latest schedule for current information.
UMass Lowell Cloud Computing Club: Spring 2024
Welcome to the UMass Lowell Cloud Computing Club! Our mission is to explore cloud computing and its applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and related technologies. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, join us as we learn together, build projects, and connect with industry professionals.
📆 Meeting Schedule
Events & Meeting Location: https://umasslowellclubs.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/cloudcomputingclub/events
Meeting Time: Every meeting will be Thursday from 6:30pm-9:30pm.
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Presentation Section (6:30pm-8:00pm): This portion is reserved for presentations, demos, and sometimes special guest speakers. It is more structured and follows the weekly topics closely.
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Hands-On Section (8:00pm-9:30pm): This time is allocated for working on the semester project. It is more interactive, free-flowing, and unplanned, allowing for hands-on experience and collaboration.
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- 🟢 Meetings with confirmed speakers and topics
- 🟡 Meeting details TBD/not yet confirmed
- 🔴 Meetings not planned
- 🔵 Completed meetings
| Date | Week and Topic | Speaker | Description |
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| 🔵 Jan 18th | Week 1: Welcome to the Cloud Computing Club | Club Leaders | Presentation Section: - Brief presentation on the UML Cloud Computing Club and introduction to who we are and what we do. Hands-On Section: - Work on UniPath.io |
| 🔵 Jan 25th | Week 2: Guest Speaker | Dr. Johannes Weis | Presentation Section: - TBD Hands-On Section: - Work on UniPath.io |
| 🔵 Feb 1st | Week 3: Guest Speaker - Co-Op Program Overview and Internships Open Q&A | Anthony Terravecchia | Presentation Section: - We will have a speaker from the Career & Co-op Center at UMass Lowell give us an informative session with an overview of the Co-Op Program and answer any questions regarding internships. Hands-On Section: - Work on UniPath.io |
| 🔵 Feb 8th | Week 4: Intro to Docker & Containerization | Matthew Harper | Presentation Section: - Introduction to Docker and the concept of containerization in cloud computing. Hands-On Section: - Continue work on UniPath.io |
| 🔵 Feb 15th | Week 5: Agile with Prof. Idith Tal-Kohen | Prof. Idith Tal-Kohen, IBM Cloud, Project Manager | Presentation Section: - Agile methodologies and their application in project management and cloud computing projects. Hands-On Section: - Continue work on UniPath.io |
| 🔵 Feb 22nd | Week 6: Intro to AWS Lambda | Andrew A. | Presentation Section: - Introduction to AWS Lambda and serverless computing, exploring how to build and deploy functions. Hands-On Section: - Continue work on UniPath.io |
| 🔵 Feb 29th | Week 7: Intro to Infrastructure as Code | Andrew A. | Presentation Section: - Introduction to Infrastructure as Code, using tools like Terraform, to automate the setup and management of cloud infrastructure. Hands-On Section: - Work on UniPath.io |
| 🔴 Mar 7th | Week 8: No Meeting - Holiday | N/A | No meeting due to holiday. |
| 🔵 Mar 14th | Week 9: Work on UniPath.io Project | Club Members | Hands-On Section: Dedicated session for collaborative work on UniPath.io. No presentations; the focus is entirely on coding, designing, and advancing the project with the support of project leads. |
| 🔵 Mar 21st | Week 10: Work on UniPath.io Project | Club Members | Hands-On Section: Dedicated session for collaborative work on UniPath.io. No presentations; the focus is entirely on coding, designing, and advancing the project with the support of project leads. |
| 🔵 Mar 28th | Week 11: Work on UniPath.io Project | Club Members | Hands-On Section: Dedicated session for collaborative work on UniPath.io. No presentations; the focus is entirely on coding, designing, and advancing the project with the support of project leads. |
| 🔵 Apr 4th | Week 12: Work on UniPath.io Project | Club Members | Hands-On Section: Dedicated session for collaborative work on UniPath.io. No presentations; the focus is entirely on coding, designing, and advancing the project with the support of project leads. |
| 🔵 Apr 11th | Week 13: Work on UniPath.io Project | Club Members | Hands-On Section: Dedicated session for collaborative work on UniPath.io. No presentations; the focus is entirely on coding, designing, and advancing the project with the support of project leads. |
| 🔵 Apr 18th | Week 14: Present UniPath.io | Club Members | Presentation Section: We will be presenting UniPath.io to our club Faculty Advisor, and discussing our technology stack and current progress. |
| ❌ Apr 25th | Week 15: Guest Speaker | Brennan Macaig, SRE | Presentation Section: - TBD Hands-On Section: - TBD |
(Note: The schedule is tentative and expected to change. The topics and descriptions for subsequent meetings will be updated as we progress through the semester.)