[hybrid] Career Growth with AI… Are We There Yet?

🧠🚀 A conversation about using (and not overusing) GenAI for mentoring & coaching

You’ve probably asked ChatGPT for help with your CV. Maybe even to prep for a job interview, or coach you through a tough situation at work. You’re not alone.

We (Anastasia & Tereza) both work as 1:1 mentors and coaches, and lately, more and more people show up with AI-generated goals, cover letters, and career plans. So instead of rolling our eyes, we got curious: How useful is GenAI for career growth? And where does it fall short?

Join us for an interactive session exploring:
🛠 How to use AI to support your career development in data
🤔 What AI can’t do (and why human feedback still matters)
🧭 When to trust the prompt and when to talk to a real person

This session is for data professionals and aspiring leaders who want to grow intentionally, without outsourcing their thinking to an LLM.

You’ll walk away with practical AI prompts, cautionary tales, and a better understanding of how to combine AI tools with human insight for real career progress.

Curious? Come join us! 😊

Dr. Anastasia Karavdina: Data & ML/AI Mentor. Particle physicist turned ML/AI Solution Architect with experience in large-scale experiments (e.g., Large Hadron Collider) and B2B SaaS solutions for the supply chain industry (Blue Yonder). Currently driving AI/ML & BI at Vattenfall. Passionate about end-to-end ML/AI, mentoring, and fostering the next generation of ML experts. Learn more about Anastasia on her website: karavdina.com

Dr Tereza Iofciu is a data practitioner and leadership coach. She has more than 15 years of experience in Data Science, Data Engineering, Product Management and Team Management. Along side that she spent most of those years volunteering in the Python Community and wears many hats: PyLadies Hamburg organizer, Python Software Verband board member, Python Software Foundation Diversity & Inclusion working group member, PyConDE organizer, Python Pizza Hamburg organizer, and PyPodcats co-leader. Learn more about Tereza's offers on her website: terezaiofciu.com

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📆 Agenda

• 18h00 Doors open & Community Announcements
• 18h15 Webinar kickoff
• 19h00 AI assisted Mentoring & Coaching - Workshop

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*Snacks and drinks will be provided by our sponsor ThougthWorks, we will accommodate folks' needs but if you require something specific you are also welcome to bring along your own food and drinks.

​❓ Can men attend ❓
Everyone is welcome. :)
If you identify as someone well-represented in open source and in tech, please be mindful of the space and privileges you have, and use it to support others.
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🗣️ To include a multitude of perspectives, the spoken language of this meetup will be English.
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​📧 Contact
Are you interested in speaking at one of our events? Have a good idea for a Meetup? Get in touch with us at [hamburg@pyladies.com](mailto:hamburg@pyladies.com)

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