Context Driven Testing

**PLEASE REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE ON [LUMA](https://luma.com/72kv5zxm)​** Join IBM x KI Park for an afternoon exploring **how AI-driven automation enables scalable, resilient enterprise operations across the stack.** ​Hear real use cases from leading organisations, exchange peer insights and connect with practitioners and solution builders. **Why join:** * ​Gain a better understanding of how AI-driven automation is reshaping business operations, security and enterprise resilience * ​See how leading organizations move from AI adoption toward autonomous workflows across the enterprise stack * ​Learn how to scale intelligent automation in complex, growing tech ecosystems * ​Discuss how operating models and collaboration evolve around automation * ​Share challenges, compare approaches and gain practical lessons from peers ​**Agenda** * ​14:00 – 15:00 **Registration & Coffee** * ​15:00 – 15:45 **Opening keynotes** * ​Dr. Florian Schutz, Managing Director, KI Park * ​**The Enterprise Complexity Ceiling: Why the Tech Stack Isn’t Getting Smaller, A discussion of AI-infused Automation to the architecture of organizations** by Sebastian Grodzietzki, Principal DACH Automation Developer Ecosystems Leader & DACH Quantum Ambassador Leader, IBM * ​15:45 – 17:30 **Case perspectives & peer insights** * ​"**Building Autonomous Networks: From AI Potential to Value**" by [Karim Kotobi,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimkotobi/) Vodafone, Global Digital Product and Transformation Leader * ​"**Why MCP is Only the Plumbing: Building the Contextual Foundation for AI Agents**" by [Bastian Maiworm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bastianmaiworm/?locale=de), Amber Tech, Co-founder * ​"**Rethinking SaaS Engineering: How Small Teams Run and Evolve Enterprise-scale Systems in the AI era**" [Matthias Heicke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiasheicke/), CTO / Co-Founder, Sweap.io * ​17:30 – 18:10 Fishbowl Discussion – Audience participation/Interactive * ​18:10 – 19:30 Networking & Drinks ​**Who should attend** * ​Tech decision-makers across the enterprise stack * ​Platform, product and engineering leaders Limited seats. Free event · An RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee participation. To attend, registratation via [LUMA](https://luma.com/72kv5zxm) is required. Only confirmed participants will be admitted and will receive a confirmation email. We look forward to welcoming you to the event! \*\*\*\*\* *​By registering for this event, you agree that your registration data will be shared with KI Park and IBM for the purpose of event organisation, communication related to the event and relevant follow-up. Each organisation will process your data in accordance with their respective privacy policies. KI Park ([https://kipark.de/datenschutzhinweise/](https://kipark.de/datenschutzhinweise/?utm_source=luma)), IBM ([https://www.ibm.com/de-de/privacy](https://www.ibm.com/de-de/privacy?utm_source=luma)).*

While we are approaching the middle of the year and KotlinConf is just over - we are thrilled that Trade Republic hosts us again! So mark the date! **Line-Up:** 👉 **Lists, Sequences, and Flows: Scaling Data Processing in Kotlin without Melting Your Memory.** *by Daniela Valero* In this talk, Daniela shares her journey of meeting a major backend deadline while managing a data pipeline's memory footprint. You’ll learn how to transition from eager List operations to lazy Kotlin Sequences and jOOQ Streams (using database fetchSize chunking) to keep memory usage flat. Finally, we’ll explore using Kotlin Coroutines and Flow to introduce safe concurrency so your data processes quickly without straining your database. 👉 **The show must go on** Kotlin-based Kafka dead-lettering solution without external (system) dependencies *by Blagoja "Baki" Stamatovski* **👉 Job Market Insights from a Kotlin developer** *by* Ivan Gafurov **Speaker Bios:** 🗣 **TDB**

**The TypeScript Berlin meetup is back!** After a long break, we're reviving the meetups for 2026 and we'd love to see you there. Whether you've joined us before or you're coming for the first time, welcome! Come round for talks, snacks, good conversations, and a chance to connect with other TypeScript devs in Berlin. *** **🎙️ Interested in speaking?** We have an ongoing call for speakers for this event as well as future ones. [Fill it out here](https://tally.so/r/jaGa1J). *** **📅 Schedule** * 18:30 - Doors open, drinks and snacks 🍕 * 19:00 – Welcome 🤝 * 19:05 - Talk 1: "**Type-Driven Architecture: Stop Validating, Start Designing**" by [Mahesh Haldar](http://in.linkedin.com/in/haldarmahesh) 🎙 * 19:35 - Talk 2: "**Soundness holes in TypeScript’s type system**" by [Alexey Orlenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksiiorlenko/) 🎙 * 19:50 - Break 🥤 * 20:05 - Talk 3: "**Prisma Next: AI-Native, Graph Migrations, Extensions & Middleware**" by [Will Madden](https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmadden/) 🎙 * 20:35 - Talk 4: "**Prisma Next Performance**" by [Serhii Tatarintsev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sevinf/) 🎙 * 20:50 - Wrap-up * 21:00 - Doors close 👋 *** This meetup is organised by [Prisma](https://www.prisma.io/). By attending the event, you agree to abide by our [Code of Conduct](https://www.prisma.io/event-code-of-conduct). For questions, reach out to events@prisma.io

**Berlin Chili Fest: Spring Event** Friday 29th (evening), Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May 2026 Berlin’s biggest chili celebration is back! Explore hundreds of hot sauces from European and international makers, indulge in mouth-watering spicy food (vegan-friendly!), and sip local beers and cocktails while soaking up the electric atmosphere. With live music, a kids’ area, and the legendary Clifton Chili Club competition, there’s something for every spice lover—and the spice-curious! **Tickets:** Weekend Pass (all 3 days): 12€ Single Day Pass: 7€ Available in advance or at the door. Tickets ; [https://chilifest.eu/event/berlin-chili-fest-spring-event/](https://chilifest.eu/event/berlin-chili-fest-spring-event/) Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and this is a family-friendly event. **Event Times:** Friday 29th May 2026: 6pm – 10pm Saturday 30th May 2026: 12pm – 10pm Sunday 31st May 2026: 12pm – 10pm **What to Expect:** Spicy Market Stalls International Hot Sauce Fresh Chilis & Chili Plants Beer Garden Hot Sauce Tasting Cocktails Local Beer Spicy Cabaret Show Live Music BBQ & Food Stalls Vegan & Vegetarian Options Kids Play Area Chili Eating Competition Clifton Chili Club & Much more **★★★★★ CHILI EATING COMPETITIONS ★★★★★** Clifton Chili Club will host a fun chili eating competition open to everyone, with prizes and giveaways. As seen on Netflix “We Are the Champions,” Clifton Chili Club is the biggest chili YouTube channel with over 300 million views: [https://www.cliftonchilliclub.com/](https://www.cliftonchilliclub.com/) If you would like to enter the Amateur Chili Eating Competition, please fill out this form: [https://chilifest.eu/amateur-chili-eating/](https://chilifest.eu/amateur-chili-eating/) **★★★★★ BERLINS BEST HOMEMADE HOTSAUCE COMPITITION ★★★★★** Bring your homemade hot sauce creations to be judged by our panel of experts, please follow this link for more information and the rules of entry : [https://chilifest.eu/berlins-best-homemade-hot-sauce/](https://chilifest.eu/berlins-best-homemade-hot-sauce/) Prizes for the winners announced on stage on the Sunday at 6pm. **★★★★★ SOCIAL MEDIA ★★★★★** YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@berlinchilifestival203](https://www.youtube.com/@berlinchilifestival203) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/berlinchilifest/](https://www.instagram.com/berlinchilifest/) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/BerlinChiliFest/](https://www.facebook.com/BerlinChiliFest/) Twitter: [https://x.com/BerlinChiliFest](https://x.com/BerlinChiliFest) **★★★★★ LOCATION ★★★★★** Berliner Berg Brauerei Treptower Str. 39, 12059 Berlin [https://g.page/berlinerberg?share](https://g.page/berlinerberg?share) **★★★★★ COMMUNITY ★★★★★** group chat : [https://t.me/+V3W38VaYf4s2o6vN](https://t.me/+V3W38VaYf4s2o6vN)

**Exciting news: The second LeadDev Berlin meetup 2026 is here** Get ready for the upcoming LeadDev Berlin Meetup! Join us for our next LeadDev meetup on May 28th, and enjoy an evening of networking and lightning talks. Drinks and nibbles will be provided on the night, thanks to Zalando. **Date: Thursday, May 28th, 2026** **Time: 6 - 9 pm** **Location: Zalando BHW, Hedwig-Wachenheim-Straße 7, 10243 Berlin** **Spaces are limited - you must RSVP to attend.** **Note: Please bring a Photo ID with you. It will be required to enter the venue.** **Schedule:** **06.00 pm** \- Arrival\, networking and refreshments **06.30 pm** \- Welcome from host \- Zalando **06.40 pm** - [CJ Jenkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-jenkins/) \- Using AI Embeddings To Generate More Performant Features **07.00 pm** - [Ruben Nagoga](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-nagoga-89666717/) \- How Ways Of Working Are Evolving **07.20 pm** \- Break **07.45 pm** - [Karima Mzoughi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karima-mzoughi-0992b598/) \- Beyond Delivery: How Engineering Leaders Drive Real Business Impact **08.00 pm** \- Closing remarks **08.05 pm** \- Networking **09.00 pm** \- Close You can also [join our Slack workspace](https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/leaddev.com%2Fjoin-slack/d6eN/Oee1AQ/AQ/a9b371b4-7191-44ca-9609-20d7a87b5535/2/mdj-K8GnZN) to keep up to date with everything in our Berlin community. **Join the channel #leaddev-berlin or #berlin.** If you need further information or have any questions, please email [hello@leaddev.com.](http://hello@leaddev.com./) Here is a friendly reminder of our [Code of Conduct](https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/leaddev.com%2Fcode-conduct/d6eN/Oee1AQ/AQ/a9b371b4-7191-44ca-9609-20d7a87b5535/3/U3Fu0fY6qI) to help protect the safety of our community. Don't forget to share this with your colleagues who may be interested, and keep an eye out for upcoming meetups later this year. **Thank you to our Berlin meetup partner Zalando.**

**The art of being unforgettable.** Full program, what to bring, and tickets on our website: 👉 [spnkd.com](https://spnkd.com/solo-workshop-emotional-impact-play/) — There's a kind of connection that stays with you, not because of what was done, but because of how deeply you were seen. This workshop is for people who want to learn how to do that: to read another person with precision, stay present under emotional intensity, and create exchanges that linger long after the moment is over. We borrow from an unlikely source, Sanford Meisner, the legendary acting teacher who defined his craft as *living truthfully under imaginary circumstances*. His repetition exercises train people to drop the performance, sit in real emotion, and respond instinctively to whatever the other person is giving them. Through guided exercises, you'll practice reading expressions and shifts, heightening presence, developing radical empathy, and staying inside yourself while letting someone else fully in. Facilitated by Anna Noctuelle, who brings over twenty years of practice and an international teaching career in somatic work, intimacy, and movement. Grounded in classical dance and authentic movement, she teaches with a focus on presence and emotional attunement. Co-founder of Studio Ma in London and creator of Shibari Score Notation. Open to solos and duos. Solo attendees will be paired up on the night. No prior experience required. Full program, what to bring, and tickets on our website: 👉 [spnkd.com](https://spnkd.com/solo-workshop-emotional-impact-play/) €75 per person · Limited spots

Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease. This walk is a simple reset. We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment. No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening. If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk. ✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):** * A short arrival and orientation * A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation) * One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress * Optional reflection in pairs or small groups * A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life 🚶**Who this is for:** * Professionals, creatives, and people in transition. * People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance. * Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical. * Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation. 🔔 **Practical notes:** * Duration: 60-90 minutes * Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing * No prior experience needed * Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused 🧭 **Facilitator:** My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction. 🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?** Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense. Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world. The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it. 🌿 **Possible effects:** A calmer nervous system. Clearer attention. A felt sense of being more present in your body. Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions. A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city. **Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**

**Rust Berlin Talks** is back for another evening of talks, shared ideas, and networking. Join us to learn, share, ask, and connect. If you work with Rust professionally, use it in side projects, contribute to open source, or are simply curious to learn more, you are very welcome. **Agenda** * Doors open: 18:30 * Start: 19:00 * Talks * Open mic / lightning talks * Networking **Speakers** Egor Lebedev - Welcome and a short note from the RustRover team Wolf Vollprecht - Pixi - A cross-platform package manager written in Rust Florian Gilcher - LLM Policies **Speaker Bios** Wolf Vollprecht is the founder and CEO of prefix.dev, where he builds open-source software supply chain infrastructure for the conda ecosystems. Core projects include Pixi (a cross-platform package manager written in Rust), rattler (crates to work with Conda packages), and rattler-build. With \~7 years in the conda ecosystem, including creating Mamba during his time at QuantStack, Wolf has a lot of experience in making package management fast, reproducible, and secure. Florian Gilcher used to be part of the Rust team in several positions and served as a member of the Rust Foundation board. He is also a co-founder of the Rust Berlin meetup. Today, he’s training Rust at Ferrous Systems, a company he co-founded. **Open mic & future talks** We’ll reserve a few short slots for anyone who wants to share something with the group. This can be a quick idea, a project, or an experience. Slides are optional. If you’re interested in giving a longer talk at a future meetup, this is also a good opportunity to connect with the organizers. **Venue & access** Please arrive on time. We will have someone at the entrance to let people in between 18:30 and 19:15. After that, access becomes more difficult as the doors are locked and require manual opening. **Registration** The venue has limited capacity and events typically fill up with a waiting list. If you register and can no longer attend, even at short notice, please un-RSVP so someone else can take your spot. Looking forward to seeing you all!

Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda. Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds. This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.

Dear all, I'll be subbing a Fluentbody class at Dharma Studios this Sunday at 14:30. You can sign-up using Urban Sports https://www.urbansportsclub.com/nl/activities?class=101239840 or at Dharma Studios directly: https://www.dharmastudios-berlin.com/neukoelln. If money is an issue, feel free to write me. Looking forward to see some of you there! Best, Elsabeth **Fluentbody™** is a somatic movement practice that invites you to reconnect with your body and the present moment. Guided by breath, music, and awareness, you’re encouraged to move intuitively—led by sensation rather than thought. It’s not about how it looks, but how it feels. Each session unfolds as a shared journey with a clear intention, supporting authentic movement beyond ideas of right or wrong. The practice can be grounding and energising, helping release tension, awaken sensation, and explore both softness and strength. No movement or dance experience is needed. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in (layers recommended). We move barefoot or in socks.

Join this Professional Communication session — to sharpen the skills for architectural pitches, elevator pitches, interviews. This time we meet in the Monbijou park. 💡 How it works The event is split into two parts: 1. **Communication (10 minute rounds)** – One participant answers a round of design and behavioral questions. Each other participant gets to ask him one question. 2. **Feedback Round** – The group provides feedback on communication, structure, and clarity. Constructive criticism is encouraged. 💡You will be asked: * **Light design problems** (high-level reasoning, not code) * **Behavioral questions** (“Tell me about yourself”, “Describe a challenge you faced...”) No need to prepare anything in advance — just bring curiosity and an open mind. 💡Note: location is the entrance to Monbijou park

**Update, date changed to 31.05. (instead of 26.04.)** Do you relate to Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS)? Want to hang out with like-minded people? Not sure but want to find out more? Then come and join us on a visit to Pfaueninsel. We will walk first for about one hour from Haus der Wannsee-Konferenz towards Pfaueninsel. Then we take a short ferry ride to the the island. The ferry ticket (valid for both ways) cost 6 Euro and includes the entry fee of the island. Together we will explore the island and find a place to sit, preferably on the lawn or by the water. It's best to bring something to sit on, like a blanket or yoga mat. We can play some cards, have a picnic, or just talk about your favorite HSP topic. We will leave the island at 6 pm and then head back to S-Bahnhof Wannsee (probably with the bus nr. 218). **When:** Sunday 31 May at 12:30 pm **Exact meeting location:** At the bus stop opposite S-Bahnhof Wannsee. Where we will take the bus nr. 114 at 12:37 towards Heckeshorn. It's also possible to join 12:45 pm at the bus stop "Haus der Wannsee-Konferenz" in case you come from another direction. **About the island:** Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island) is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site in Berlin’s River Havel, renowned for its romantic landscape, free-roaming peacocks, and iconic white fairytale castle. Please note everyone is responsible for themselves. If you're tired and/or overstimulated, please don't feel obligated to stay and feel free to say your goodbyes earlier on. German version below: *Erkennst du dich im Begriff "Hochsensible Person" (HSP) wieder? Möchtest du dich mit Gleichgesinnten treffen? Oder bist du dir noch nicht sicher, möchtest aber mehr darüber erfahren? Dann komme zu einem Spaziergang/Picknick zur Pfaueninsel.* *Wir laufen vom Haus der Wannseekonferenz am Wasser entlang Richtung Pfaueninsel. Zum Übersetzen auf die Pfaueninsel nehmen wir eine Fähre, diese kostet einmalig 6 Euro (für den Eintritt auf die Insel und die Überfahrt). Zusammen werden wir die Insel erkunden und uns ein Plätzchen zum hinsetzen suchen. Am besten bringst du etwas zum Sitzen mit, z. B. eine Decke oder eine Yogamatte. Wir können Karten spielen, picknicken oder einfach über dein Lieblings-HSP-Thema sprechen.* *Gegen 18 Uhr machen wir uns auf den Rückweg (dann schließt die Insel) und fahren zum Bahnhof Wannsee (wahrscheinlich mit dem Bus 218)* *Wann:* *Sonntag, 31. Mai, um 12:30 Uhr* *Genauer Treffpunkt* *An der Bushaltestelle gegenüber vom Bahnhof Wannsee, wo die Linie 114 Richtung Heckeshorn abfährt* *Bitte beachte, jeder ist für sich selbst verantwortlich. Wenn du müde und/oder überreizt bist, fühle dich bitte nicht verpflichtet zu bleiben und verabschiede dich ruhig früher.*

Thoughtworks is happy to host our friends from Philia. Philia is a community that endorses mutual support and sisterhood as a global empowerment network. We will come together for an evening full of new and positive connections: **Join us for an inspiring Women’s Empowerment Meetup! 🌟** Connect with like-minded women, share your stories, and empower each other in a supportive and inclusive environment. This event is designed to foster connections, build confidence, and provide valuable insights for personal and professional growth. **What to Expect:** * **Engaging Discussions:** Participate in thought-provoking conversations on topics that matter to you. * **Networking Opportunities:** Meet and connect with women from diverse backgrounds. * **Empowerment Exercises:** Take part in activities designed to boost your confidence and self-awareness. **Prepare for the Meetup:** Before attending, we encourage you to complete the **[Energy Snapshot](https://wearephilia.com/)**[ ](https://wearephilia.com/)**[Exercise](https://wearephilia.com/)**. This exercise will help you gain deeper insights into your energy levels and prepare you for a more enriching experience at the event. **Learn More & Join Us Elsewhere:** To learn more about who we are, discover other upcoming events, and find out how you can get involved with our community, visit this page: **[Philia Meetups Overview](https://wearephilia.notion.site/Welcome-to-Philia-cfdfbff0725b421a9555bb2ae6f9dd20)** Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself and others in a dynamic and supportive setting. We look forward to seeing you there! If you wanna know more about this great community around The Philia Project, check out their [Meetup page here](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/global-womens-empowerment-network/). \-\-\-\-\-\- **Code of Conduc**t We adhere to the [Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/) to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants. The event space operates under largely compatible [Thoughtworks Meetups & Events CoC](https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-de/about-us/events/code-of-conduct-germany). **Accessibility** The Location is accessible for wheelchair users. This includes the entrance (no steps to get into the location), toilets and the stage.

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** https://youtube.com/live/BltmWMH1zG0?feature=share

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/