From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Building a Career in Tech

Before registering for this event, please read the note about event recording and photography at the end of the event details.

## All About the Meetup

In what ways can you turn barriers blocking your path in tech into breakthroughs?

Join us for a real talk on turning challenges into wins. You'll hear from women who have walked the walk - they'll share their stories and strategies.

This meetup aims to empower you with insights and stories that can help you break through obstacles, own your career growth, and ascend to new heights. And let's not forget you'll have the opportunity to connect with many others navigating their own journeys and career paths and who come with diverse perspectives and experiences to share.
Join us at the GetYourGuide HQ for an evening of transformative talks, food, drinks, and invaluable networking!

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## Your Host

Inna Busnita, Tech Talent Lead at GetYourGuide, will be your host for the evening.

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## Keynote: From Marketer to Analytics Leader - My Journey

By Anna Smolina
Anna brings 14 years of experience spanning marketing, statistics, and e-commerce. She started in marketing then made a bold move to data analytics, where she's thrived as a leader.
Her career has been marked by pivots, not following a traditional trajectory. Anna leveraged transferable skills as she evolved.
Now, as Director of Data Analytics at GetYourGuide, she combines her diverse expertise with her instinct for numbers.
In our keynote, Anna will share her winding journey and inspire you to have the confidence to take the road less traveled in your career.

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## Panel Discussion: From Barriers to Breakthroughs

This segment aims to provide a multi-faceted view on overcoming obstacles in tech, featuring voices from different sectors and career stages.

• Victoria Prokopchuk: Senior Engineering Manager at Adjust Gmbh. Viktoriia has led software engineering teams at Adjust Gmbh for the past 1.5 years, focusing on backend infrastructure, SDKs and mobile security.
• Charlotte Lumbroso-Baumgartner: Strategic Growth Director, Axel Springer SE. Charlotte has driven international expansion, M&A, and strategic partnerships as Strategic Growth Director at Axel Springer SE. She has years of experience in digital marketing, media, and content commerce.
• Maite Rodriguez: Service Reliability Engineering Manager, Sony Interactive Entertainment. Maite is an Argentinian tech leader at Sony Interactive Entertainment on a mission to dismantle barriers to diversity and champion equal opportunities. She has over 16 years of experience driving innovation and transformation in IT across industries.
• Anna Smolina: Director of Data Analytics, GetYourGuide.

Moderated by Amie-Rose Long: Senior Product Manager, GetYourGuide.

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## Schedule

• 6:00 PM: Doors Open with Pizza, Beers & Networking
• 6:30 PM: Welcome from GetYourGuide: Inna Busnita
• 6:45 PM: Keynote: Anna Smolina + Q&A
• 7:15 PM: Say hello & break
• 7:30 PM: Panel discussion
• 8:00 PM: Open Networking
• 9:30 PM: Goodbyes

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## Answers for the curious

• Who should join the meetup?
  This meetup is for all women and allies interested in tech.
• What's the deadline to register for the event?
  Please register by 17:00, Thursday, November 16.
• Can I invite others to join?
  Absolutely, this is an open, inclusive event. Please ensure to register them, too.

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## Stay connected

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## Important note

Please be advised that this event will be recorded and photographed. We will have a photographer on-site. If you prefer not to be included in any recordings or photographs, let us know during the event. Your comfort and privacy are important to us.

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See you there! 🌟