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.
Announcements will be posted here. Check back regularly for updates.
The club is currently working on the following projects. Feel free to explore the repositories or contribute!
- UniPath.io: A full-stack web application that allows users to create, plan, and share their class schedules for their entire degree program.
- React MUI Resume: A React-based resume template built using Material UI for use by UMass Lowell CS students.
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.
Legend
- 🟢 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.)
If you're interested in getting involved with our club, the best way to start is by attending our regular club meetings. All organizational tasks, discussions, and work will be coordinated through our Discord server.
Feel free to reach out to our club leaders for more information. We look forward to seeing you!
A: The club is open to all UMass Lowell students, faculty, and staff, regardless of their experience level with cloud computing.
A: The best way to join is to attend our regular meetings. You can also join our Discord server for updates and discussions.
A: The meeting schedule is outlined in the README. The location will be announced prior to each meeting.
A: Yes, you can! All our meetings are also accessible virtually via our Discord server.
A: Don't worry! Meeting materials and summaries will be uploaded to the respective week's folder in our GitHub repository.
A: No, you don't need prior experience. We aim to make the project inclusive for members at all skill levels.
A: Contributions can be made through our project repository on GitHub. More details can be found in the "Project Repository" section of this README.
A: No, you don't need to be proficient in all the technologies. The club serves as a learning platform, and we'll cover various technologies throughout the semester.
A: We're open to exploring new technologies! Feel free to bring it up during meetings or on our Discord server.
A: You can reach out to us via our Discord server or by sending an email to [email protected].
If you have a question that's not listed here, feel free to ask on our Discord server or reach out to the club leaders.