People+Tech ONLINE: Agile Adventures: Adaptive Strategies and AI

Hi there People+Tech community,

Come join us online for an insightful evening of AI and Agile topics! Our speakers will share with you the secrets how they are using AI and some other agile strategy tips and tricks. The event will be held through MS Teams this time.

Join us for great talks and fun networking!

Here is exactly what's on the menu:

• 18:00 (all CEST) - Welcome and intro by METRO.digital
• 18:10 - "The Power of AI in Agile Software Development: Streamlining Processes and Boosting Productivity" by Eduardo Tavares Roedel, METRO.digital
• 18:45 - ''Agile Strategy @MD - Frameworks & Pitfalls to avoid!'' by Ayeza Abid Khawaja, METRO.digital
• 19:15 - Networking

Info about the speakers and their talks:

1. ''The Power of AI in Agile Software Development: Streamlining Processes and Boosting Productivity''
Are you tired of spending endless hours writing documentation, breaking down user stories, and generating code templates? Well, it's time to welcome our new AI overlords into the software development process. With AI's power, teams can easily create epics, user journeys, and user stories, reducing the time and effort needed for documentation. And that's just the beginning. AI can also break down user stories into subtasks and generate code templates, accelerating the coding process.

The improved efficiency of agile teams leads to faster delivery of software products to customers, but that's not all. AI can aid in unit testing, refactoring, and bug fixing, saving time and effort by identifying potential issues and providing suggestions for optimization. By automating repetitive tasks with AI, teams can focus on higher-level tasks, improving the quality of software products.

It's not just a dream. Implementing AI in software development can lead to real productivity gains. So, let's talk about how we can harness the power of AI to make our lives easier and our software products better.

Eduardo, or "AI-du", is an AI-gile Coach at Metro Digital. He is an innovative professional with experience in Engineering Management, Product Management, Agile Coaching, and Entrepreneurship. As the founder of two startups and holder of two patents, he demonstrates a talent for ingenuity and creative problem-solving. AI-du is dedicated to teaching Agile methodologies and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration in teams.
In his roles as a Product Manager and Business Analyst, AI-du has emphasized ingenuity and novel solutions. With a software development background, he consistently pushes the boundaries of technology and innovation. As a Professor of Computer Science, AI-du has nurtured the next generation of inventive problem-solvers. His commitment to continuous improvement, teamwork, and fostering a culture of innovation and ingenuity has been key to his success across various roles and organizations.

2. ''Agile Strategy @MD - Frameworks & Pitfalls to avoid!''
You will get an overview of how Strategy can be formulated and what might be a good way of executing it. You will have examples from our very recent cycle of Strategy. As they say that the devil is in the details; we are keeping our strategy adaptive. You will come across different elements that are integral to building the strategy and what tools you can start with if you are new to Adaptive Strategy.

Ayeza is an Agile, Lean and Systematic Thinking enthusiast and loves working in areas of Adaptive Strategy, Liberating Structures, Servant Leadership and Product Discovery. She is a nomad who enjoys working with teams while they are working on their culture, Diversity and Inclusion. She is a big fan of making teams self organised and empowered.

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We look forward to seeing you online to explore the fascinating intersection of food and tech!