PyTexas Meetup¶
The PyTexas Meetup is a virtual meetup, held in Discord, that aims to connect the Python developers within the great state of Texas and beyond.
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Upcoming PyTexas Meetups¶
September Meetup - September 1, 2026¶
Architecture Beyond the Diagram: Governing Python Systems People Can Actually Change - Nishanth Sirikonda
Architecture diagrams can explain what a system looks like, but they rarely explain how teams should evolve it safely. Python systems often grow through rapid iteration, integration needs, and team-specific decisions, and over time the challenge becomes less about drawing the right diagram and more about creating governance that helps people make better changes. This talk reframes software architecture as a living decision system, built around decision records, ownership boundaries, integration contracts, stakeholder alignment, and change readiness.
Nishanth Sirikonda is a Cloud Solutions Architect with over 10 years of experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and user-focused HCM solutions. He brings deep expertise in the core areas of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. He collaborates closely with stakeholders to deliver impactful, future-ready solutions that streamline operations and elevate workforce experiences. He is an active IEEE member and technology community contributor, he is passionate about bridging human potential with machine intelligence to create future-ready, resilient organizations.
October Meetup - October 6, 2026¶
How to Read the AI Brain - Shayan Ali
Artificial neural networks over the course of the last 5 to 6 years have grown so large and complex that humans are losing the ability to understand and interpret this artificial brain. If this continues, our society can face disastrous consequences. This talk sheds light on how these networks work and, drawing from Shayan's personal research, how we can develop that understanding for the future ahead.
Shayan is a second-year Computer Science and Data Analysis student at Texas State University who is passionate about the AI space, wants to make a real impact in the world in terms of AI safety, and is currently working on integrating AI into workflows at his university.
November Meetup - November 3, 2026¶
Security Is a Design Habit: Threat Modeling Python AI Applications Before They Ship - Chakra Pavan Kumar Kota
Security problems rarely begin as security problems. They often begin as unclear assumptions, missing boundaries, rushed integrations, or decisions made before risks are visible. As Python becomes a common foundation for AI-enabled applications, teams need practical ways to bring security thinking earlier into design conversations. This talk introduces threat modeling as a lightweight habit for Python teams building AI, data, and cloud-connected systems, focused on collaboration patterns that help developers, security teams, and product stakeholders reason together.
Pavan has over 11 years of combined academic and industry research experience and currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Jack in the Box, a technology-driven organization in the United States. He holds a Master's degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at the University of the Cumberlands. His professional expertise includes Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing.