realigning for our 20ᵗʰ anniversary … meanwhile, this site is preserved as Proof_of_Past
Hybrid Cloud Group™
a.k.a. HCCUG.org™ / HybridCloudGroup.org™
continues HCCUG.org™ logo, url, rep, pro-privacy values, spirit, etc., … since 2008
community effort started with support from our community, friends, patrons, and sponsors (e.g., Microsoft)
… more in About Us
... our founders & friends (with the then Microsoft) — worked on a then future_tech — that became known as "cloud" :-)
thanks to our selfless volunteers, speakers, supporters & sponsors — from various faiths & beliefs — we APPRECIATE Y'ALL!
for 15+ years we have given away freely & for free — to anyone, any faith, anywhere (Houston & beyond)
along the way Simple_Safety™ was born to looking out for our family, friends, community (non-Techies & Techies)
realigning … this is part of us continuously evolving & realigning ... as we gear up for our 20ᵗʰ anniversary
... with what we deem as best use of our time, etc., ... e.g., non-disclosed community efforts started during covid
... to accommodate the seismic shifts impacting all of us and our way of life ... UPDATES ( as recent as 2026-H2 )
Live_beside_Tech™ (PREVIEW) ... the non-tech
Life_without_BigTech™ (PREVIEW) ... new for 2026-H2
Life_with_BigTech™ ... has been under Caieus Moreign's Simple_Safety™
NOTE: all this is also at no-charge for our community members. yes, membership is also at no-charge. we do not sell your info.
you don't have to take our word for it, just read our site and you will find our stance on data privacy in execution, even with sponsors :-)
(2) from Valentino & Caieus (founding members & organzers) … yes, the kids who grew up over the decades in our Houston's professional computing community
"Sincere thanks to each of you {mentioned in our about-us page for many years ~AND~ the many others}
… you have been a part of our computing journey over the decades ... we both are now doing our PhD
… special thanks for all the prayers, during our difficult time!"
Zane is going by his first-name Caieus … as of 2024.oct.24
… Zane is in his middle-name preserving continuity with his past achievements, beyond just Simple_Safety™
… so, when you see "Zane Moreign" remember he now goes by "Caieus Moreign"
(3) as part of our continuously evolving & realigning
… based on ongoing feedback + live situations (covid) + seismic shift in Tech (AI & Quantum)
… we transitioned to "non-disclosed" community efforts during covid ... instead of joining the Tech industry boom ...
… with what we deem as best use of our time & effort
exited all social media ... yes, ALL social media ... meetup, facebook tested for a few months only, X/twitter, etc.
... we do not advertise + do not sell or give our membership or attendee info to anyone, and proof is on this site … :-)
this site ― Hybrid Cloud Group (HCCUG.org™) ― is the single point of contact for everything we share ... as we gear up for our 20th anniversary :-)
… click here to apply for membership ... as we are phasing towards more member-only events ... ... ... if you want to be in the know ~and~ if you want the benefits, etc.
… event registrations|confirmations|cancellations only on this site, to better cater to specifics of a given event (e.g., no press at certain events, type of food for certain events, etc.);
collaborated with and had some amazing fun times (pre-covid) with those who built Houston's tech communities/user-groups over the decades (e.g., Houston TechFest, Houston .NET, Houston SQL Server, Houston SharePoint, Houston C++ User Group (founded by David Cravey, MVP of MVP's, who brought his group under our HybridCloudGroup.org™) … shout out to the ol' guard ... and kudos to those who have taken over from the ol' guard, since covid;
outreach: this is our community and we support efforts of our members, even in areas that are not our primary focus, and when we see new efforts by others helping our Houston community well, in our non-primary areas, we immediately step back and direct queries to them (unbeknownst to them) … as it is about helping our Houston community … here's just 3 examples:
accommodated Google's request to Valentino to run their Houston Google Cloud User Group (a.k.a. GDG Cloud Houston) … 2018 until 2022;
PostgreSQL with the support of PostgreSQL.org leadership, who were so supportive that they even sent swag … 2018 until 2019;
though Zane was asked by GoLang.org … suggested they contact the existing Houston GoLang user group and make them their official for Houston.
sunset the following ... over the last few years ... as we gradually realigned for our 20ᵗʰ anniversary
Houston Google Cloud User Group (a.k.a. GDG Cloud Houston) details here
— shout out to Kubra for being consistently awesome, wishing you the best on your promotions!
Houston Kotlin User Group — shout out to Alina D., JetBrains for all these years & swag/giveaways!
Houston C & C++ User Group — shout out to David Cravey for being consistently awesome, wishing you the best!
stood by our standards (e.g., pro-privacy) … even when Google's GDG instated new policies … and appreciate Google for recognizing it.
our prayers continue for those suffering …
in a world full of noise & wag-the-dog … politics, religion, etc. is used to divide … whereas Faith & Beliefs unite … our shared_hUmaNITY
our community efforts are about giving-back & sharing (paying it forward) … beyond just Houston.
Cloud Computing is the backbone of our interconnected world. We cover pretty much anything of importance within this world.
The 2021+ Offerings breakdown & focus on the adoption/breadth functions of technologies for non-techies
+ most requested specific/depth technology for techies … still, at no-charge for those who value & support us :-)
this preview image is being preserved to show where we were then
Simple_Safety™ … for non-techies & techies … Pro-Privacy & FREE tools for staying safer online
Simpler_AI±Quantum™ … those who are trying to get their head around AI & more
Showcase: Success Stories … to recognize those who otherwise may go unrecognized
tidbit for non-techies: starting at zero is a tribute to our C programming roots … so is the use of {curly braces} … (techies, enjoy the easter eggs :-)
Hybrid_that_AI™ … All about Businesses leveraging AI (ethically, responsibly, & other criteria) with strictly restricted events
Hybrid_that_Business™ … All about Businesses leveraging Computing & the Business of Computing (startups & existing businesses) with strictly restricted events
Hybrid_that_Cloud™ … All about Businesses leveraging Cloud, (multi & hybrid) Cloud Adoption, High-Availability & HP Clusters, Cloud Productivity, etc.
Hybrid_that_Data™ … All about Businesses leveraging Data, Data Security, Data Privacy/GDPR, Data Science, Databases, etc.
folks can request 1:1 Private-Time with leadership and/or other members, for consult at no-charge during registration of in-person events
folks can request for 1:1 Private-Time outside the no-charge dates
grandfathering the no-charge/FREE for local & international membership (anyone can apply, not all are confirmed)
a lot more details on the Membership Application page
HybridCloudGroup.org™ platform : our offerings & expertise that members can leverage to generate revenue for themselves :-)
HybridCloudGroup.org™ outreach : expand our outreach now via our members (e.g., beyond the 1:1 direct assistance that exploded in Mar-2020/covid)
HybridCloudGroup.org™/HCCUG.org™ bump : GDG Houston (not GDG Cloud Houston) had failed twice before Valentino accepted Google's request to run the new GDG "Cloud" Houston. Looking into ways to give a similar bump to our members, so they can grow :-)
HybridCloudGroup.org™/HCCUG.org™ funding : we have been funding upfront & in-full all events & now meetup.com of the official/recognized Google Cloud User Group for Houston, GDG Cloud Houston, as Google's GDG Team had budget constraints, and this group is being run by our members. Similarly, we are open to help select members grow/startup/accelerate, etc.
DISCLOSURE: Houston Google Cloud User Group (a.k.a GDG Cloud Houston) is an example of our effort to support our members' efforts (click here for more info)
new site logo and other logos (e.g., recognition badges/logos for members) with digital use rights, e.g., for use on linkedin & elsewhere
shift to HybridCloudGroup.org™ nomenclature from HCCUG.org™, given the slew of offerings & programs, plus the clarity in the name
launched NEW event multi-segment format (2021-H1) that are quite different from user-group type meetings, especially since we cater to our multiple Computing & Business Focus Groups ~AND~ multiple Technology Focus User Groups
new multiple-segment event (not meeting) format, as our events are quite different from regular user-group type meetings
HybridCloudGroup.org™ Private-Time — dedicated time-slots to reserve in advance 1:1 Private-Time for no-charge consult
HybridCloudGroup.org™ Social-Time — relax, network & connect ~~~ folks are welcome to come in earlier :-)
HybridCloudGroup.org™ Focus-Time — multiple segments, varies by event ~~~ hard start, as we have folks online
HybridCloudGroup.org™ Showcase — the little-things with life-changing impact, e.g., showcase non-techie who entered the tech world via us
HybridCloudGroup.org™ Discussion — a collaborative conversation about something, e.g., FREE 30 days of Machine Learning event happening in 2021-Aug
HybridCloudGroup.org™ Labs — bring your laptop & walk-throughs, e.g., use Zane Moreign's Simple_Safety™ Digital_Privacy_&_Survival_Kit™
HybridCloudGroup.org™ Workshops — by members for members, to support individual members' efforts to grow their brand …
HybridCloudGroup.org™ Conference — followed by the HybridCloudFest™ after-event (details to be announced at that time :-)
so each group can focus on their respective technology/function/use/adoption
reviving Facebook as most non-techies are on it, and are the most in-need of PRO-PRIVACY (this is a community effort, we have to reach out)
all social media is for 1 way communication only (our announcements), comments/ questions/etc. will not be answered on their respective sites
www.HCCUG.org/contact-us is the ONLY way to reach us
click here to read about our user groups
2021 ♦ we are going even further … NEW Offerings + NEW Programs + a whole lot more … to nurture a vibrant & helpful (local & non-local) community!
2019 ♦ Houston TensorFlow & Applied AI/ML user group (TensorFlow.org recognized for Houston) … Valentino Moreign (founder & primary organizer)
… with support from Microsoft, AWS, Google, etc., … NOTE: Caliber of Speakers ⟹ 19.10.19 and 19.02.202019 ♦ Houston Kotlin user group (KotlinLang.org/JetBrains recognized) … Zane Moreign (founder & primary organizer)
… with support from Kotlin/JetBrains & Java champions, etc.,2019 ♦ Houston PostgreSQL user group … Zane Moreign (founder & primary organizer)
... with support from PostgreSQL leadership, etc.,
2018 ♦ Google requested us to launch & run Houston Google Cloud user group (a.k.a. GDG Cloud Houston)
… Valentino Moreign (founder & primary organizer) obliged Google, as part of our outreach.
NOTE: ⟹ you can Speak/Attend any of our events knowing your PROFILE data will NOT be given to Google :-) ⟹ click here for details
2017 ♦ HCCUG.org™ revamp … and exploded from a cozy <300 members to ~1K in 1 year … see about us
2010 ♦ Houston C & C++ user group … to focus on what {Tex} calls Crux Computing (covering Rust, D, etc.)
… ORGANIZERS: C++: David Cravey, and C: Zane Moreign & {Tex}… Houston C++ user group was founded by Microsoft MVP of MVP's, our friend, & all-round great guy, DAVID CRAVEY, … expanded focus , with David's blessing, to include more C lang efforts of Zane Moreign2008 ♦ Houston Cloud Computing user group … has always focused on Computing & Business
… 2021 UPDATE: this group has been expanded as the larger new Hybrid_that_Cloud™
… as recent as 2021-Apr … that affects (y)our go-forward
GDG Cloud Houston (a.k.a., Houston Google Cloud User Group) is still the only Google recognized GDG Cloud community in Houston —AND— per our pro-privacy standards, our GDG group is exempt from having to report the gender/sex of attendees and speakers of our events.
NOTE: We may be the only GDG group with this exemption in North America, and we thank Google for honoring our PRO-PRIVACY practice!
Issues with MEETUP.com and clarifications reg. Google's GDG Team (not to be confused with the other teams in Google)
Google's GDG Team ENDED sponsorship of the MEETUP.com/GDG Cloud-Houston on Mar-31, 2021 due to budget constraints
Our group’s Meetup.com page disappeared from Meetup.com on Apr-9 until Apr-15 … [email protected] was of no help … until Google intervened
Thanks to HCCUG.org™
stepping up to now also sponsor the MEETUP.com/GDG-Cloud-Houston,
in addition to already sponsoring every single GDG Cloud Houston event in-full upfront, and giving GDG Cloud Houston the bump
doing more, e.g., giving GDG Cloud Houston space on this site
Long story short — you are aware of the Meetup.com ISSUES, and the resulting immediate steps that HCCUG.org™ is helping you/me with.
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