Product Owners & Business Analysts | Australia

Cut Through the AI Hype: What’s Really Helping Software Engineers Build Better, Faster

Tired of the noise around AI and ready to see what’s actually driving impact? Join us for a deep dive into the latest global research on how AI is (and isn’t) helping software engineers ship higher-quality software at speed.

Vivek, former Lead Data Scientist and founding team member at Multitudes, will unpack insights from their global AI Impact Survey — revealing where teams are finding real productivity gains and where the hype doesn’t hold up.

At Multitudes, Vivek led the company’s Data and AI strategy, creating analytics tools that help teams perform better and work happier. He’s recently spoken at LAST Conf, holds a PhD in Optimisation via Quantum Computing, and is passionate about data-driven approaches to meaningful change.

Chasing BA Unicorns: When Job Ads Demand Superhuman Skills, with Gaurav

In this talk, Gaurav will reveal why the “perfect candidate” is a myth and how both employers and job seekers can benefit from a more realistic approach to tech stack and domain knowledge demands in hiring instead of searching for a “unicorn” who fits every requirement.

Gaurav Kathuria is the Founder and Principal Trainer at Business Analysis Upskill. Gaurav offers professional training and coaching in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis certifications (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP), BABOK, Agile, Scrum, Process Automation, and Product Management.

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