Beyond the Bill: Insider Tips for Optimizing Google Cloud Costs

Step into the world of Google Cloud cost optimization through the eyes of a small, resourceful dev department. This talk cuts through the noise to deliver practical, hands-on insights gained from the daily struggle to balance innovation with cost efficiency on GCP.

The speaker will share how their compact team, wearing multiple hats, has learned to:

- Maximize limited resources and time for effective cost management
- Implement creative solutions to control expenses without compromising on performance
- Navigate the challenges of optimizing costs with a lean team

The talk will cover the team's journey, including:

- Real scenarios where they've had to think outside the box to reduce costs
- Go-to Google Cloud tools that provide the biggest bang for the buck
- Lean governance practices adopted to keep cloud spending in check
- How a cost-conscious culture has been cultivated within a small team

Key takeaways:

- Practical strategies tailored for small teams to implement immediately
- Tips for overcoming cost management challenges with limited resources

This isn't a presentation of ideal scenarios – it's a candid look at how a small dev department tackles GCP cost optimization in the real world. Whether you're part of a startup, a small team within a larger organization, or simply looking to do more with less, you'll gain valuable insights from hands-on experience.

Learn how to go beyond the bill and make every cloud dollar count in your Google Cloud journey.

Enhancing Community Resilience: From Concept to MVP with Flutter and GenAI

Explore the journey of creating a mobile application designed to revolutionize emergency preparedness for families and communities. This session will guide you through the process of transforming an innovative concept into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) using cutting-edge technologies. We'll demonstrate how to leverage Flutter for cross-platform development, Firebase for robust backend solutions, and Google Cloud's Cloud Run for scalable microservices deployment.

The highlight of this talk is the integration of Generative AI, showcasing how it can transform a standard app into an engaging, intelligent learning platform. Using our real-world example, OloodiSafe, we'll demonstrate:Ideation process and defining core features like interactive quizzes and customized checklists

- Implementing Flutter for efficient, beautiful UI development
- Leveraging Firebase for comprehensive backend functionality, including user profiles and community networks
- Deploying microservices with Dartfrog on Google Cloud
- Integrating GenAI to create dynamic, personalized safety recommendations and educational content

This session is ideal for developers, product managers, and tech enthusiasts interested in modern app development strategies, MVP creation, and the transformative potential of AI in mobile applications with a focus on social impact.

Beyond Word Games: Crafting Production-Ready AI Agents for Interactive Gaming

𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 are revolutionizing the industry by creating dynamic, adaptive, and immersive experiences. Join this session to discover how we transformed 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻, showcasing the future of interactive gaming.

You'll learn how to:

♦︎ Build intelligent game companions that adapt to player interactions and provide real-time feedback
♦︎ Implement multi-modal AI agents that process visual input, generate natural language explanations, and deliver voice synthesis
♦︎ Create scalable architectures using Flutter, Firebase, Google Cloud Services (Vertex AI, TTS) and Gemini 2.0 Flash
♦︎ Design personalized gaming experiences that evolve based on player behavior
♦︎ Deploy production-ready AI systems that maintain high performance and reliability

Through live demonstrations and architectural insights, you'll gain practical knowledge of building AI-powered gaming applications that bridge traditional gameplay with cutting-edge technology.

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♦︎ 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: Intermediate to Advanced

♦︎ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀:
- Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts
- Familiarity with cloud services

♦︎ 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸:
- Flutter and Firebase
- Gemini 2.0 Flash
- Google Cloud Services (Vertex AI, TTS)
- Computer Vision APIs

♦︎ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
- AI agent implementation patterns for gaming applications
- Real-time synchronization and state management strategies
- Multi-modal AI integration techniques
- Production deployment best practices
- Performance optimization methods

♦︎ 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 45-60 minutes
♦︎ 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁: Technical deep-dive with live demonstrations and code examples