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How to Get a Job in Times of AI - Part 2

How to Get a Job in Times of AI - Part 2

Fri, May 1, 4:00 PM
From FirstFriday curated network
4.7

How to Get a Job in the Times of AI(Part- 2)— First Friday Network (May Edition) AI is reshaping the job market faster than ever — and many people are feeling the pressure. If you’re looking to land your next role, understand modern hiring, or rebuild confidence after layoffs, this session is for you. Join us for an evening of learning, networking, and real conversations with professionals from diverse industries and cultures. After the success of Part 1, we are diving deeper into How to Get a Job in the Times of AI – Part 2. Our guest speaker @Mohnish Jadwani (Senior Software Developer, Ruby on Rails) will share practical strategies on: * First‑round interviews * Cultural and behavioral interviews * Technical interview preparation * How AI tools are used in hiring — and how candidates can adapt He will also speak about mindset, resilience, and continuous learning — helping attendees maintain confidence and self‑belief during job transitions and uncertainty. ⭐ What to Expect Learning Insights on securing interviews, performing strongly, and using AI effectively without losing your authenticity. Networking Meet professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and creatives from all backgrounds. Share your story, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections. 🕒 Agenda 18:00 — Boarding Time 18:30 — Welcome & Intro Round (Share your story in 1–2 minutes!) 19:30 — Refreshment Pause 20:00 — How to Get a Job in Times of AI — Talk by Mohnish Jadwani (1st - Round) 21:00 — Refreshment Pause 21:15 — How to Get a Job in Times of AI — Talk by Mohnish Jadwani (2nd - Round) 22:00 — Late‑night networking, Mingle with professionals + food & wine 🎯 Session Highlights * Getting the Interview + Q&A * How to navigate interview rounds and use AI without losing your personal voice. * Getting the Job + Q&A * Final Round * Open Q&A + staying connected to support each other’s progress. 📅 Date & Time Friday, 1 May 18:00–22:00 CET (networking continues after 22:00) 📍 Venue MLP Finanzberatung Berlin (Hauptbahnhof) 💡 Important Info Cost: Free — please bring wine or snacks to share 🍷🥨 Media: Photos and videos will be taken for social media. By attending, you agree to appear in our content. 👤 Host Alejandro Wagner Financial advisor, entrepreneur, and founder of the First Friday Network. Alejandro focuses on “curated networking,” creating spaces where real collaboration and cross‑cultural exchange can happen. 🎤 Speaker Mohnish Jadwani Freelance Senior Software Developer (Ruby on Rails) with 10+ years of experience. Passionate about coaching, facilitation, and cross‑cultural connection. 👥 Who Should Attend Professionals and students from all backgrounds who want to secure their desired job and learn how to navigate the job‑search journey from scratch — especially in an AI‑driven world. 🎟️ Registration Free entry. Limited seats. Please update your RSVP if you can’t attend, as we often run a waitlist.

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Will AI Replace Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches?

Will AI Replace Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches?

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00 PM
From Large Scale Scrum Berlin
4.5

AI is rapidly changing how work gets done. Tasks that used to require experience, facilitation, or coordination can now be supported, or even replaced, by tools. So what does that mean for roles like Scrum Master or Agile Coach? * Will these roles disappear? * Will they evolve? * Or are we asking the wrong question entirely? This meetup is not a talk. It’s a **fishbowl discussion**. An interactive format where you can actively shape the conversation. 🧠 **What we’ll explore** Together, we’ll dive into questions like: * Which parts of our roles are already being automated? * Where do Agile Coaches struggle to create real impact today? * What skills might become obsolete? * What new capabilities might become critical? 🎤 **Format** * Short framing to set the stage * You bring your questions and perspectives * We collect key topics from everyone * Open fishbowl discussion (5 chairs, dynamic participation) * Moderated by Robert Briese, CEO Lean Sherpas GmbH You can jump in, leave your seat, and contribute at any time. 👥 **Who this is for** * Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches * People working in or transitioning into agile roles * Anyone questioning the future of their role 💡 **Why join** Most AI discussions stay at the level of tools or fear. This session is about **making sense of what it actually means for you**. Btw: This meetup is part of a 3-part series leading up to a special event with the author of *10xOrg* in June.

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21 attendees
Building in Data: From AI Agents to Career Shifts | Data Engineering Meetup

Building in Data: From AI Agents to Career Shifts | Data Engineering Meetup

Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 PM
From applydata Berlin
4.6

Dear data-loving community, we’re excited to invite you to our next Meetup! This time in collaboration with [Spiced Academy](https://www.spiced-academy.com/en), who will be hosting us at their space. Join us on April 23 in Berlin and bring all your questions! :) **Tom Kaltofen: *"Building Deterministic Context Layers for AI Agents"*** [Tom Kaltofen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkaltofen/) is an Engineer at [DHL Data & AI](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dhl-data-ai/) and a Creator at [mloda.ai.](http://mloda.ai.) About his keynote: "Data access and reuse are still unsolved, and AI agents are making it worse. This talk goes deeper into that problem: AI agents depend on reliable context (data, features, intermediate state) to make correct decisions. In practice, this context is tied to specific pipelines or infrastructure, leading to brittle systems when moving from prototype to production. I'll show how a plugin-based approach lets teams build deterministic context layers: separating what you compute from how you compute it, so the same feature definitions work on a laptop and in production. The talk includes a live demo where an AI agent discovers and queries data features programmatically. " **Behnaz Derakhshani: *"What If I Started Today? Rethinking Career Switching in the AI Era"*** [Behnaz Derakhshani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/behnaz-derakhshani-63342775/) works as a Data Engineer at [Diconium](https://diconium.com). She shares her personal career shift from finance to data engineering, including the unfiltered challenges and lessons along the way. About her keynote: "Eight years ago, there was no AI to debug my logic, just documentation and Stack Overflow. Now as a Data Engineer, I’m breaking down the lessons learned from my finance to tech transition and why AI makes this the most exciting (and accessible) time to pivot." ✧ ✧ ✧ **What to expect:** * Two expert talks and Q&A * A welcoming atmosphere with networking opportunities * Some snacks & drinks to fuel your thoughts :) ✧ ✧ ✧ **Timetable:** * 18:30 - Event admission * 18:50 - Welcome & Introduction * 19:00 - Tom Kaltofen: *"Building Deterministic Context Layers for AI Agents"* * 19:30 - 5 minutes break * 19:35 - Behnaz Derakhshani: *"What If I Started Today? Rethinking Career Switching in the AI Era"* * 20:05 - Snacks, Drinks & Networking * 21:30 - End ✧ ✧ ✧ More on the **-> [applydata data engineering meetup page](https://applydata.io/data-engineering-meetup/)**. **Our goal is to form a local data-loving community, so join us and let's talk data together!** ✧ ✧ ✧ *At the event, sound, image and video recordings are created and published for documentation purposes as well as for the presentation of the event in publicly accessible media, on websites and blogs and for presentation on social media. By participating the event, the participant implicitly consents to the aforementioned photo and/or video recordings. Find [more information on data protection here](https://applydata.io/events/information-on-data-protection/).*

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51 attendees
Designing for the Age of AI: When Should the System Decide?

Designing for the Age of AI: When Should the System Decide?

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00 PM
From WBS CODING SCHOOL
4.3

Are you a creative professional wondering how your skills translate into the world of tech? ✨ The demand for designers who understand AI is growing fast — and your creative background is already a huge advantage. What you need is a structured way to apply it. **Register for our Event Here:** [https://3vgdb.share.hsforms.com/2QKa2PiXaTYOqv3aKMLQ6Ig](https://3vgdb.share.hsforms.com/2QKa2PiXaTYOqv3aKMLQ6Ig) Join us at WBS CODING SCHOOL for a hands-on rapid prototyping workshop where you'll design a real booking experience that balances human control with AI assistance. **What you'll learn:** * Human + AI Design Frameworks: Explore when automation helps users — and when it doesn't. * Rapid Prototyping Skills: Learn to validate ideas quickly using simple, low-fidelity methods. * UX in the Age of AI: Understand how the role of UX design is evolving right now. * Your Creative Edge: Discover exactly where your creative skills fit into modern product design. This session is perfect for creative professionals and re-skillers looking to break into UX/UI design. Food and drinks will be provided. 🤝 **What to bring:** Pen & paper, or a laptop if you'd like to use FigJam. **Event Details:** * Date: Wednesday, April 22 * Time: 18:00 – 20:00 * Location: Cuvrystraße 1, 10997 Berlin \-\-\- **About WBS CODING SCHOOL** Empowering ambitious minds to conquer the tech world. Since 2019, we’ve been breaking barriers to make tech careers accessible to everyone. From AI, Data, UX/UI to AI Software Development, our expert-led courses teach skills that matter. But we’re more than just a school – we’re a thriving community where passion meets opportunity. Ready to launch your future? Join us and build the career you deserve.

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19 attendees
From Scrum Master to System Designer

From Scrum Master to System Designer

Wed, May 27, 4:00 PM
From Large Scale Scrum Berlin
4.5

In the previous meetup, we discussed a difficult question: **Will AI replace Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches?** This session builds on that conversation. Instead of focusing on what might disappear, we’ll focus on: **What will become more valuable.** 🧠 **What you’ll learn** We’ll explore the shift from: * Why facilitation and process knowledge are no longer enough * The shift from team-level focus to system-level thinking * How organizational design becomes a key capability * What skills will make you stand out in the coming years Grounded in Org Topologies™, we’ll look at: * Why many roles operate in **output-driven, incomplete setups** * The shift toward **outcome-oriented, complete mandates** * Why organizational design becomes a **core capability** * How AI amplifies this shift rather than causing it 🔑 **Core idea** The future is not about becoming a better Scrum Master. It’s about becoming someone who can: * see the organization as a system * identify structural constraints * redesign how work, learning, and decision-making happen 🎤 **Format** * \~30 min talk * \~30 min Q&A and discussion * \~30+ min Networking 👥 **Who this is for** * Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches seeking their next evolution * People struggling to create impact in their current setup * Leaders interested in system-level change * Anyone thinking about their next career step 💡 **Why join** Many people feel that “something is changing.” This session helps you **name the shift** — and position yourself within it. Btw: This meetup prepares the ground for a special session with the author of *10xOrg* in June.

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Meditation & Free Yogic Food

Meditation & Free Yogic Food

Sun, May 3, 3:00 PM
From Mantra Meditation Berlin ~ Meditation, Free Food, Connection

## ✨ Mantra Meditation & Free Vegetarian Dinner ✨ Looking for a peaceful escape in Berlin? Join us for an evening of mindfulness, ancient wisdom, and community. ### 🧘 The Meditation Experience the power of **Mantra Meditation** . We use chant mantra to calm the mind and release stress. No experience is necessary—just an open heart. ### 🕉️ The Philosophy Explore the **Yogic way of life** . We'll share timeless insights into self-awareness and how to maintain a peaceful perspective in a busy world. ### 🍛 THE DINNER (FREE!) The highlight of our evening! After the session, enjoy a **FREE, homemade yogic vegetarian feast** . It's 100% complimentary, prepared with love, and the perfect chance to nourish your body while making new friends. *** **📍 Details:** * **Cost: FREE ENTRY & FREE DINNER** * **Location:** Ritterlandweg 16, Berlin (Doorbell: **Singh** ) * **Dress:** Comfortable, modest clothing (floor seating). * **Arrival:** Please arrive 5 minutes early to settle in. **⚠️ RSVP Required:** Please let us know you're coming so we can prepare enough food for everyone!

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