Sydney Atlassian Community Events

Get ready for an electrifying evening right here in your neighborhood! We're bringing together some of the brightest minds to dive into the hottest topics shaping the future of technology, and you won't want to miss it.

Here's what's in store for you tonight:

🚀 First Up: The Buzz is Real - Discover Rovo! 🚀

Wasim is kicking off the gathering with an in-depth look at Rovo, the technology that everyone is talking about! And the best news? It's now FREE! Join us to understand its potential and how it's changing the game. Plus, we'll delve into the exciting world of Chat and Search Agents.

🤖 Next: Building the Future - Agent Insights & Actionable Strategies! 🤖

As software development evolves at lightning speed, Josh and Jemma will share their invaluable perspectives on building intelligent agents. Learn from their firsthand experiences with customers who are already adopting this transformative technology and walk away with actionable insights you can implement within your own software teams. This is your chance to get a real competitive edge!

🤝 Wrap Up & Connect: Expand Your Network! 🤝

As the evening draws to a close, we'll create the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, share ideas, and forge new friendships right here in Ashfield.

Agenda

5:00 PM: Welcome and Meet and Greet

5:30 PM: Wasim

Get ready for an electrifying start! Wasim is kicking things off with the absolute must-know topic that's setting the tech world ablaze: Rovo! And the best part? It's now FREE! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to dive deep and learn all about Rovo, plus engage in fascinating discussions about the cutting-edge world of Chat and Search Agents. You won't want to miss this!

6:00 PM: Pizza and meet someone new

6:30 PM: Josh and Jemma

Hold onto your hats, because next up, we're diving headfirst into the future of software development! Join the brilliant duo, Josh and Jemma, as they pull back the curtain on the rapidly evolving landscape of how software is built. They'll be sharing their firsthand experiences in the trenches, building intelligent agents, and revealing invaluable lessons learned from customers who are already embracing this transformative technology.

7:00 PM: Networking / wrap-up

Alright everyone, as the evening gently winds down, let's take a moment to soak in all the incredible insights and connections we've made tonight! This is your chance to spark some new friendships, swap those brilliant ideas that are buzzing in your minds, and maybe even plan your next groundbreaking collaboration. Don't rush off just yet – stick around, say hello to someone new, and let's make these connections last long after the night ends.

7:30 PM: Time to say Good-bye

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Speakers

Josh Devenny - Atlassian (Head of Product, AI, Agile & DevOps)

I'm a passionate, enthusiastic and energetic product leader with over 9 years of experience at Atlassian working directly on on-premise products, SaaS products (inc. Jira), Product Growth teams, and customer facing platform services.
I go to work every day to solve meaningful problems in the world, using the power of software.Outside of work, I'm a keen landscape photographer, run…

Wasim Qamar - Atlassian

Software Engineer whose qualifications includes a degree in computer science having detailed knowledge of web and mobile application development tools, technologies and best practices. Nine years of experience in analysis, designing, development and deployment of complex solutions for diverse companies and organizations.

Jemma Swaak - Atlassian (Associate Product Manager)

Moderator

Mark Higgins - Atlassian Community Leader

Hosted By

Mark Higgins, Atlassian Community Leader

I've been a supporter of Atlassian and its products since they where a small office in Sydney, which goes back to the start of the century (nearly).

I've been in IT forever, even before it was called IT, as was known as the EDP department. Starting in 1984, just after the first PC came out, I've seen and been involved in so much change in IT, that its unrecognizable from the time I started.

I remember Windows NT4, Windows 3.1, SQL 6.0 , floppy disks and a number of others that are now consigned to history.

To be part of the community, is very rewarding, and I've always been someone who volunteers, from coaching my son's soccer team, from the U7's, cricket teams, my daughters soccer team, my work with Oxfam.

I love community sport events, having done 17 Oxfam trail walks, more than 10 City to Surfs, Countless Gong Rides, Bowral Rides, half a dozen Half marathons, and 20 years ago, the Sydney marathon.

Now, its mostly cycling, and my South Sydney Rabbitohs, and now that I can WFH, my labradoodles, Casper and Willow.

Prashant Gami, Atlassian Community Leader

For decades, Prashant has been helping businesses stay ahead of their competition by creating a culture of continuous innovation that adds significant value. After scaling multiple businesses and leading some of Australia’s biggest dev teams, Prashant is using his expertise, in-depth knowledge and passion for technology to drive hypergrowth for his clients at x·enabler.

Pragya Malhotra, Atlassian Community Leader

😼 Tom Zhu, Atlassian Community Leader

Hi, I'm Tom Zhu, a typical cat person like Sheldon Cooper. I come from Shanghai and used to be the ACE leader there. When I was a kid, I became a big fan of computer technology, from the iMac G3, 5.25/3.5 floppy disks, and 56k modems to the latest MacBook, Nvidia GeForce graphics cards, Starlink, and fancy software/hardware stuff.

During my 10-year job career, I have gained experience across various industries including Russian interpretation, export trading, HR software, Fintech, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Atlassian consulting, in addition to using Jira.

I am extremely curious, and I am always looking for the root cause behind a phenomenon. I have worked with people from various cultural backgrounds, summarized common rules, written articles, and shared them with everyone. I am passionate about helping people solve problems with new technology and comprehensive solutions.

I own a small company called TMAN Consulting, still at the beginning level. We are an Atlassian Silver Solution Partner.

I enjoy metal and rock music, cute kitties, going to the gym, driving, and elegant design. I'm a typical tech geek/nerd. I really enjoy working with smart people from multicultural backgrounds; it helps me explore the beauty of the world and cultural diversity.

Thanks to God, received GTI visa invitation in October 2023. Now I've been in Sydney, settled everything down, and started a new life. I'm really looking forward to making new friends and fitting into the new environment. I believe it will be a wonderful, magical journey in Sydney ACE and the international Atlassian ecosystem.

If you want to learn more about me, please check out this article https://community.atlassian.com/t5/New-to-Jira-discussions/Self-Introduction/td-p/2265035 or book an online meeting https://calendly.com/tomzhu/30min.

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