Enterprise Agility

🚀 **Let’s get the week started on the right track! MONDAY NOMAD RUN** with ambitious people will put you in the best mindset to get sh\*t done! ​**NOTE:** No level required — we just want to have a good time, boost endorphins, and kickstart a productive week. **🎟️ FREE EVENT: RSVP required.** ​*For those who want to run more:* * ​*You can do a **“pre-run”** and join just before the start.* * ​***Run extra and re-join*** *us at the end.* ​**About the meeting point, La Carioca ([check their Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lacariocabcn/)):** * **LOCATION:** a few meters away from BARCELONETA METRO STOP (Yellow Line) - [GOOGLE MAPS](https://share.google/1nr8bu7hz6e6hP9p5) * **STORAGE:** They will store & lock our belongings * **DISCOUNT:** We'll have a 10% discount on drinks & food! **PROGRAM:** * ​**7.30pm:** Meeting at La Carioca * ​**7.45pm:** Simple networking game/icebreaker + WARMUP * ​**8pm:** Start of the run * ​Somewhere in the middle, we'll have a little break! Sometimes we run 5K non-stop! * ​**Approx. 8.30pm:** Return to La Carioca for water refill, cool down and stretching! * ​**8.30pm:** Optional drink & dinner with 10% discount on food and drinks! :) ​**HOSTED by Lucas, our Nomad Sports Club coach! Follow @nomadsportsclub and @bcndigitalnomads on Instagram for the latest community news and events!** ​See you there! ​---- **🌎 About BARCELONA DIGITAL NOMADS:** *We're one of the biggest communities in town with thousands of members. We organize weekly events such as afterwork meetups, coworking days, networking dinners, and many other spontaneous small hangouts via our WhatsApp community. We also have consulting experts & lawyers for [Digital Nomad Visa, Taxes, etc.](https://h9vlm49h6fl.typeform.com/BDNform).* ​​*📲 Join the Barcelona Digital Nomads* ***[community on WhatsApp](https://linktr.ee/barcelonadigitalnomads) (via LinkTree).*** ​​*🌐 We also have a Barcelona [Business Networking Community on WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DzePn7uLVeIKR1N3qZkq5r)! **Feel free to join!*** ​***👟* NOMAD SPORTS CLUB COLLABS:** * ​\*\*[REBOOT](http://www%20rebootbruc.com/) GYM 10% OFF –\*\* Train at Barcelona’s most exclusive GYM, get an exclusive offer and 10% off on 1-6 month full access gym plans and 10% off all fitness classes! ​💎 **COMMUNITY DISCOUNTS & COLLABS:** * ​​​**PANGIA:** [Best priced eSim](https://pangiapass.com/?ref=fyni7xhg8lhnfifwxdpr5rzvu0g2) (Unlimited data. €23/month. 105+ Countries)​ * ​**ENSO Coliving** (10% discount on your first month, [explained in our LinkTree](https://linktr.ee/barcelonadigitalnomads)) * ​​**CROISSANT App** \| Membership for 30\+ coworking spaces in Barcelona \([€15 discount link](https://www.getcroissant.com/a/viktor50)) * ​​**ClassPass:** [1-month free](https://classpass.com/refer/SD1GSFVH0) membership trial for 100+ gyms, fitness classes & wellness experiences across Barcelona.

¡Descubre el poder del entrenamiento funcional en Barcelona! Mis clases te llevarán a un nuevo nivel de fortaleza, resistencia y agilidad. Olvídate de las rutinas monótonas y aburridas del gimnasio convencional, y súmate a nuestra comunidad de entusiastas del fitness que están cambiando sus vidas. En mis clases, no solo entrenarás tu cuerpo, sino también tu mente y espíritu. Desarrollarás una conexión profunda con tu cuerpo y aprenderás a escuchar sus necesidades. Encontrarás motivación y apoyo en cada sesión, y verás resultados visibles en poco tiempo. ¿Qué esperas para unirte ? Te esperamos en el corazón de Barcelona, donde podrás entrenar al aire libre y disfrutar del entorno, entrenando en grupo mientras te diviertes No importa tu edad o nivel de condición física, nuestras clases están diseñadas para adaptarse a tus necesidades y objetivos. ¡Atrévete a ser la mejor versión de ti mismo con nuestro entrenamiento funcional! Instagram @entrenacongonza * "Discover the power of functional training in Barcelona! My classes will take you to a new level of strength, endurance, and agility. Forget about the monotonous and boring routines of conventional gyms and join our community of fitness enthusiasts who are changing their lives. In my classes, you will not only train your body, but also your mind and spirit. You will develop a deep connection with your body and learn to listen to its needs. You will find motivation and support in every session, and see visible results in no time. What are you waiting for to join? We are waiting for you in the heart of Barcelona, where you can train outdoors and enjoy the environment, while training in group and having fun. No matter your age or fitness level, our classes are designed to adapt to your needs and goals. Dare to be the best version of yourself with our functional training!" Instagram @entrenacongonza

We all get angry. But most of us don’t understand where it really comes from. I’ll share a set of simple micro actions you can use in real life to pause, reset, and respond better, at work, at home, anywhere. What we’ll cover: • Why aggression is rooted in sadness • The 5-step micro action framework to cool down fast • Real talk: when did you last confuse sadness with aggression? Format: •. 5 min ice breaker / subject introduction • 45 min open discussion This is an honest, judgment-free conversation. Come as you are.

Important!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To reserve a spot send me a message at +34 66 22 84 118 (Jay) I'll add you to the WhatsApp group and explain how it works !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Important You will be training in an international group under the supervision of experienced trainers, full of love and passion for this sport. ❤️✨ With us, you will find a place where drills meet fun & friends through an accelerated training program. 💪🏻📈 We expect that you are already accustomed to the basics of beach volleyball, such as receiving, setting and attacking. ✅ We will take your game to the next level by correcting and improving your technique and skills. Be ready for a dynamic training focusing on: Agility, speed & reactionary drills In-system & out-of-system passing In-system & out-of-system setting Shooting & jumbo attacks Blocking, block calls & block pulling Serving (HEART) Serve receiving And more…. And of course, we will play at the end of the training, so you can show us what you've learned in practice! 🦁🔜⭐ ⏰ 90 minutes 👥 max. 8 👅 English

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Encuentro para conocernos , compartir nuestros momentos vitales, nuestras necesidades, descubrimientos, recibir ayuda si lo deseas, etc. Si eres nuev@ en el crecimiento interior-personal-espiritual , te ofrezco leerte tu carta astrologica y compartirte tips esenciales para ser más Fuerte y Libre. Animate. Juntos somos más Fuertes ! **Si quieres asistir escríbeme por whatsapp al 678777477.** **Los encuentros se organizarán desde el grupo de whatsapp.** (por lo que aunque no veas inscripciones aquí no significa nada).

Aerial yoga Dinamico a dynamic and uplifting experience that makes you feel light, strong, and energized from the very first class — perfect for anyone looking to try something fun and different! And after flying in the hammock, you’re welcome to stay, relax, and enjoy a soothing cup of tea with the group. Aero Yoga Dinámico una experiencia dinámica y emocionante que te hará sentir ligero, fuerte y lleno de energía desde la primera clase — ¡ideal para quienes quieren probar algo diferente y divertido! Y después de volar en la hamaca, te invitamos a quedarte a disfrutar de un té relajante, perfecto para compartir y conectar con el grupo. \*Only with reservation [Envianos un mensaje en Whats App :)](https://wa.me/message/6TUN57VE6T5HO1)

Ven a participar de este encuentro con Magos aficionados, amantes de la magia y profesionales. Un encuentro donde a quienes les agrada la Magia se reúnen para compartir un mismo gusto. Tanto si no eres mago como si simplemente te fascina lo imposible, este espacio es para ti. Un show pensado para público en general,ideal para venir solo, en pareja o con amigos. Viernes 21,30 hs Sabado 18,30 y 21 30 hs

Afterwork para conocernos y conocer la visión, los temas del grupo, enfoque. Evento sin coste, con consumición mínima en el local. **[Únete al Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D1YapwUrLd29naxejmkX24)**

**BSC AI Factory & Gluecharm organize Is the 100x Developer Real?** **Practical tips for Devs, Architects & CTOs** on leveraging AI at scale with advanced patterns like **AI Factory**, **Compound Engineering**, and **Context Engineering** by one of our Incubated Startups. **Whatsapp Group - Agentic Coding** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVS0bHMPIzID3Ch9lt6YsU?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVS0bHMPIzID3Ch9lt6YsU?mode=gi_t)

At InnoIT Consulting, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming event, organized in collaboration with Claude *Code Barcelona*, on **Wednesday, May 20**. 🎙️*Claude Code: Scaling AI Agents & Security in the Wild* **SUMMARY** We will be joined by **[Dror Asaf](https://www.linkedin.com/in/drorasaf/)** (Co-Founder & CTO, Kovant) and **[Joaquín Gamiz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaquin-gamiz)** (Security Engineer, Content Creator & Instructor). **🎙️ From Chaos to Marketplace: A Practical Guide to Sharing AI Agent Best Practices at Scale,** Dror Asaf As AI agents become central to development workflows, the real challenge is no longer adoption — it's **scaling them without letting knowledge become siloed** within individuals or teams. At Kovant, this challenge drove a progressive evolution: from ad hoc use in individual repositories to a central instructions repository, to a **dynamic skills system** that adapted to the context per project, ultimately culminating in an **internal plugin marketplace** that made sharing capabilities intuitive. Along the way, we discovered which simple approaches broke down at scale — and which solutions actually held up. This talk provides a **clear framework for managing agent knowledge** based on organizational maturity, along with practical lessons and actionable starting points for any team looking to consolidate **scattered knowledge into shared infrastructure**. **🎙️ Claude en modo red team y blue team: de repartir leña a sacar el extintor,** Joaquín Gamiz Una charla práctica sobre cómo usar Claude en **tareas de reconocimiento** y **fases iniciales de un pentesting (red team)**, y también como **apoyo técnico para analizar incidentes (blue team)**. Esta charla explora qué significa realmente ser hacker, desmontando mitos y conceptos erróneos, y se adentra en un **laboratorio práctico con Claude Code** — cubriendo su configuración, el contexto y las reglas de uso. Se introduce **MCP** como el mecanismo que permite a los modelos interactuar con herramientas, y se recorren distintos objetivos y metodologías de testing. A través de ejercicios prácticos, se muestra cómo **detectar vulnerabilidades en una web**, interpretar **resultados de Nmap** para priorizar riesgos y definir siguientes pasos, y finalmente cómo Claude Code también puede apoyar al **blue team** — demostrando su valor tanto en **escenarios ofensivos como defensivos**. With time for a dynamic **Q&A session and, of course, our networking with food 🍕 and drinks 🍻.** **👥 Do you want to come along?** Share this invitation with all your contacts, or click the "share" button below. **WHEN:** Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 PM **WHERE:** Oficinas InnoIT Consulting, [C/ Diputació, 280, Bajos 2ª, 08009, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zC6Sf2jUogxauX317) **LANGUAGE:** English & Spanish **Join our [newsletter](https://www.inno-it.es/newsletter/)!** Don't miss out on upcoming events, exciting news and special job offers.

El 23 de mayo nos reunimos para celebrar la segunda edición del Global Fabric Day Barcelona, una jornada gratuita dedicada en exclusiva a Microsoft Fabric. Dos salas en paralelo, ocho sesiones, mucho networking... y un elenco de ponentes de primer nivel. El evento empieza a las **8:30h con el registro**. ¡Apunta estas horas! **09:00 - 09:15** Presentación del grupo Power BI & Fabric Barcelona y anuncio de los próximos eventos. El momento perfecto para llegar a tiempo y no perderte nada 😉 **09:15 - 10:05** Sala Grande - **Fabric IQ: El fin del "depende de a quién preguntes"** (Laura Galea Montal, Augusto Bou) ¿Y si los agentes de IA pudieran entender tu negocio de verdad, no solo tus tablas? Laura y Augusto nos presentan Fabric IQ: la nueva capa semántica que conecta entidades reales (vuelos, clientes, activos) con datos en tiempo real, reglas de negocio y acciones automatizadas. Con demo incluida de operaciones de aerolínea. 🛫 Sala Pequeña - **Atreveix-te amb Microsoft Fabric: els teus primers passos** (Andreu Cabero) Andreu va fer el salt a Fabric fa uns mesos sense ser un perfil 100% tècnic, i ho explica sense embuts. Primera part: la seva experiència real i els recursos que l'han ajudat. Segona part: una introducció pràctica amb Lakehouses, Notebooks, Pipelines i models semàntics. Ideal si tens Fabric pendent des de fa temps. **10:05 - 10:55** Sala Grande - **OneLake Security: Centralized Data Security for Microsoft Fabric** (Thierry Houy) [en inglés] OneLake centraliza todos tus datos. Pero, ¿cómo los proteges? Thierry, Sr. Program Manager en Microsoft y miembro del equipo CAT de Fabric, nos explica cómo funciona OneLake Security, cómo configurarlo y qué limitaciones hay que conocer hoy. Sala Pequeña - **Fabric y el Poder de las Vistas Materializadas: Menos procesamiento, más valor** (Kelly Peraza) SQL que se almacena como tabla Delta en el lago: consultas rápidas, sin reprocesamientos innecesarios. Kelly nos enseña cómo las vistas materializadas de Fabric simplifican la ingeniería de datos y encapsulan la lógica de transformación de una vez por todas. **10:55 - 11:25 ☕ Coffee Break** **11:25 - 12:15** Sala Grande - **Hello Warehouse, my old friend: deep dive en Fabric Data Warehouse** (Rafael Báguena Girbés) ¿Pensabas que el Lakehouse había jubilado al almacén de datos? Rafael te hará cambiar de idea. Un deep dive sin filtros en el Fabric Data Warehouse: cuándo usarlo, cuándo apostar por el Lakehouse, y cuándo hacer que los dos trabajen juntos. La unión hace la fuerza. Sala Pequeña - **Administrando Fabric con lenguaje natural usando IA** (Ricardo Rincon) Ricardo, MVP de Microsoft, nos enseña a configurar el Fabric CLI y a usarlo con agentes de IA gracias a los skills de Microsoft y de la comunidad. Gestionar tu entorno Fabric hablando en lenguaje natural: el futuro ya está aquí. **12:15 - 13:05** Sala Grande - **Ingesting Excel Data Sources Like a Pro** (Bernat Agulló) Excel no es el favorito de nadie en ingeniería de datos, pero está en todas partes. Bernat presenta un caso real con más de 50 fuentes Excel: dataflows a prueba de fallos, captura de errores en un único informe Power BI y control de integridad referencial. Cosas que pasan de verdad. Sala Pequeña - **CI/CD en Fabric** (Oscar Garzon Gonzalez) Git integrado en Fabric, explicado con un caso práctico real: cómo gestionar la ampliación y modificación de un informe bajo un marco de control de versiones. Imprescindible si trabajas en equipo y quieres dejar de vivir al límite. **13:05 - 13:35** 🤝 Networking El evento es gratuito y el aforo es limitado. ¡Confirma tu asistencia cuanto antes! Nos vemos el 23 de mayo 📅 #GlobalFabricDay #GFD26 #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI

**🎉Our next event is here!** After the great success of the last event, we’re glad to announce our next Claude Code Barcelona meetup! Don’t miss these two talks plus a great networking session, all thanks to our new host **InnoIT**. **⚠️** **Spots are limited.** We recommend reserving your spot as soon as possible. If you’re unable to attend, please let us know in advance so we can release your seat. **📅** May 20th \| Doors open at 6:00 PM\, kick off at 6:15 PM 📍 InnoIT - C/ Diputació 280, Bajos 2ª, Eixample, 08009, Barcelona **Agenda** **➡️** 6:15 PM — Check-in 🏢 6:30 PM — Host company presentation 🎤 6:40 PM — From Chaos to Marketplace: A Practical Guide to Sharing AI Agent Best Practices at Scale, by Dror Asaf, in English 🎤 7:20 PM — Claude en modo red team y blue team: de repartir leña a sacar el extintor, por Joaquín Gamiz Delgado, in Spanish 🤝 8:00 PM — Networking **\*\*\*** **🎙️Talks** **From Chaos to Marketplace: A Practical Guide to Sharing AI Agent Best Practices at Scale (In English)** AI coding agents are transforming how we build software, but getting your whole engineering organization to benefit from them is harder than it looks. At Kovant, we learned this the hard way, going through four stages of trial and error before landing on something that actually works at scale. In this talk, Kovant's CTO will share the honest story behind that journey and reveal the approach that finally made it click for our teams. *By Dror Asaf, CTO and Co-founder* **Claude in Red Team and Blue Team Mode: From Breaking Things to Putting Out Fires (In Spanish)** A practical talk on how to use Claude for reconnaissance and early phases of pentesting (red team), as well as a technical aid for incident analysis (blue team). This talk explores what it truly means to be a hacker, separating myths from reality, and dives into a hands-on lab using Claude Code, covering setup, context, and operational rules. We introduce MCP as the interface that enables models to interact with tools, and walk through real testing targets and methodologies. Through practical exercises, we demonstrate how to identify web vulnerabilities, interpret Nmap outputs to prioritize risks and define next steps, and finally how Claude Code can also support defensive strategies, showing its value for both red and blue team scenarios. *By Joaquín Gamiz Delgado, Security Engineer, Content Creator & Instructor* **\*\*\*** We’d like to thank our sponsor, **InnoIT** 🙌, for providing the space, snacks, and drinks! 🍕🧃 Don't miss it! 🎉 **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **🎉 ¡Ya está aquí nuestro siguiente evento!** Después del éxito del estreno, estamos encantados de anunciar el siguiente evento de Claude Code Barcelona. ¡No te pierdas estas dos charlas y su correspondiente networking, esta vez gracias a nuestro nuevo host, InnoIT! **⚠️** E**l aforo es limitado .** Te recomendamos reservar la tuya cuanto antes. Si finalmente no puedes asistir, por favor avísanos con antelación para liberar tu plaza. **📅** 20 de mayo \| Apertura de puertas a las 18:15h\, empezamos a las 18:30h 📍 InnoIT - C/ Diputació 280, Bajos 2ª, Eixample, 08009, Barcelona **Agenda:** **➡️** 6:15 PM — Check-in 🏢 6:30 PM — Presentación de nuestro anfitrión 🎤 6:40 PM — From Chaos to Marketplace: A Practical Guide to Sharing AI Agent Best Practices at Scale, por Dror Asaf, en Ingles 🎤 7:20 PM — Claude en modo red team y blue team: de repartir leña a sacar el extintor, por Joaquín Gamiz Delgado, en Español 🤝 8:00 PM — Networking **\*\*\*** **🎙️ Charlas** **Del Caos al Marketplace: Una guía práctica para compartir agentes IA con buenas prácticas de escalado (en Inglés)** Los agentes de programación con IA están transformando la forma en que desarrollamos software, pero lograr que toda tu organización de ingeniería se beneficie de ellos es más difícil de lo que parece. En Kovant, lo aprendimos por las malas, pasando por cuatro etapas de prueba y error antes de dar con algo que realmente funciona a escala. En esta charla, el CTO de Kovant compartirá la historia sincera detrás de ese recorrido y revelará el enfoque que finalmente hizo que funcionara para nuestros equipos. *Por Dror Asaf, CTO and Co-founder* **Claude en modo red team y blue team: de repartir leña a sacar el extintor (en Español)** Una charla práctica sobre cómo usar Claude en tareas de reconocimiento y fases iniciales de un pentesting (red team), y también como apoyo técnico para analizar incidentes (blue team). Esta charla explora qué significa realmente ser hacker, desmontando mitos y conceptos erróneos, y se adentra en un laboratorio práctico con Claude Code, cubriendo su configuración, el contexto y las reglas de uso. Se introduce MCP como el mecanismo que permite a los modelos interactuar con herramientas, y se recorren distintos objetivos y metodologías de testing. A través de ejercicios prácticos, se muestra cómo detectar vulnerabilidades en una web, interpretar resultados de Nmap para priorizar riesgos y definir siguientes pasos, y finalmente cómo Claude Code también puede apoyar al blue team, demostrando su valor tanto en escenarios ofensivos como defensivos. *Por Joaquín Gamiz Delgado, Security Engineer, Content Creator & Instructor* **\*\*\*** Queremos agradecer a nuestro sponsor, **InnoIT**🙌, por facilitarnos el espacio, snacks y refrescos!🍕🧃 ¡No te lo pierdas! 🎉

Build Your First AI Agent with Google ADK Ready to build your first AI agent? Join us at GDG Barcelona for a hands-on workshop where we will code an AI agent together from scratch using Google ADK. Whether you are completely new to the concept of agents or looking to get hands-on experience with Google's latest tools, this session is for you. We are starting from the absolute basics and working our way up toward building a complete Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system together. This session is designed as a practical, code-along experience, so bring your laptop and get ready to build! Whether you’re curious about agentic AI or looking for a practical introduction to building real-world systems, this workshop will give you a solid foundation and working code you can continue exploring after the event. 💻 What to Bring - Your laptop, ready to code: this is a strict requirement! This is a 100% hands-on workshop, and we will be writing code together. - A collaborative spirit: be ready to code, ask questions, and help your neighbors. 📚 What You Will Learn - The fundamentals of AI agents - How to get started with Google ADK - How to build an agent step by step - How to create a simple RAG system together 🎤 Speaker: Fabrício Carraro Computer Engineer (UNICAMP) and Data & Machine Learning Specialist, Fabrício is a leading figure in AI across Brazil and Latin America. ✨ Published author on Artificial Intelligence ✨ Host of the #1 technology podcast in Brazil: "IA Sob Controle" ✨ LinkedIn Top Voice for Artificial Intelligence ✨ TEDx Speaker ✨ AI Developer Advocate at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center Register only via this link https://www.eventbrite.es/e/workshop-ai-agents-con-gdg-barcelona-42-barcelona-tickets-1989317141120?aff=oddtdtcreator Agenda --- Speaker Fabricio Carraro - Barcelona Supercomputing Center (Ai Developer Advocate) Hosted By Joan Fuentes, Mobile software engineer Ekaterina Nosova, Product Manager Founder of Relato Network, expat in Barcelona, learning Catala, castellera. GDG Barcelona, Marcia Paola Rodriguez Briceño, Marketing & Tech Consultant Consultora de Marketing Digital y aplicación de herramientas digitales para impulsar marcas. Diseño tu plan de acción con las principales tácticas en marketing y las mejores herramientas digitales para que optimices tu presupuesto e impulses tu negocio. Digital Marketing Consultant and Application of Digital Tools to Boost Brands. I design your action plan with key marketing tactics and the best digital tools to optimize your budget and boost your business. Dani GN, Tech nerd Romina Elena Mendez Escobar, Cloud Soy Cloud & AI Architect con experiencia diseñando soluciones distribuidas en entornos multicloud, edge y on-premise, aplicando prácticas de MLOps, automatización y Generative AI. He liderado proyectos en sectores como salud, genómica, fintech, energía, turismo, automoción, retail, arte, construcción y sector público. Como docente universitaria, dicté materias como Inteligencia Artificial y Computación en la Nube, y actualmente me desempeño como tutora de tesis en temáticas como Big Data, NLP, infraestructura cloud y analítica avanzada, acompañando a estudiantes en el desarrollo de soluciones técnicas conectadas con desafíos reales de la industria. Formo parte de comunidades globales como AWS Community Builders y Google Women Techmakers, desde donde promuevo la divulgación tecnológica con enfoque en diversidad, educación técnica y liderazgo femenino. Además, soy speaker, mentora técnica y creadora de contenido, enfocada en compartir conocimiento aplicado a través de artículos, workshops y soluciones reproducibles sobre arquitectura de datos, herramientas open source, migración, automatización y aplicaciones de IA generativa. Me apasiona combinar innovación tecnológica con impacto social, colaborando en iniciativas que integran datos abiertos, ética en IA y educación accesible. Samar El souki, Product Designer With 6 years of experience in UX design, I craft user-centered solutions by combining research, wireframing, and prototyping to deliver intuitive and impactful digital experiences. Lizzeth Quinteros, Platform Engineering Lead Gabriela Soto, Data Management Specialist Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience in software development, including application life cycles and modern design. Skilled in analyzing workflows, business logic, and leading development teams while emphasizing best practices and communication. Active volunteer in tech communities addressing gender gap in STEAM and promoting social inclusion. --- Partner 42 Barcelona Fundacion Telefónica (https://www.42barcelona.com/) 42 Barcelona es el campus de programación más innovador y gratuito que te abre las puertas al mercado laboral. Con una metodología revolucionaria y una duración media de tres años, está abierto las 24 horas del día, 7 días a la semana para que puedas aprender a tu ritmo. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-barcelona-presents-build-with-ai-build-your-first-ai-agent-with-google-adk/.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – Resource Presentation** **What You Really Need to Know from an HR Professional** **Presented by Donna Giarratana** **Wednesday\, May 27 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us for a practical and insightful resource presentation designed to help small business owners navigate one of the most critical — and often overlooked — areas of growth: **Human Resources**. *** ## **About the Session** As your business grows, so do the complexities of managing people, processes, and compliance. Many entrepreneurs wait too long to think about HR — and by the time they do, they’re already reacting instead of planning. In this session, **Donna Giarratana** will break down what small business owners *really* need to know about HR — in a way that is clear, actionable, and relevant to your stage of growth. This conversation is designed to help you move from uncertainty to confidence when it comes to building and managing your team. *** ## **What You’ll Learn** * When it’s the right time to hire * How to set your business up for success before bringing on employees * Why HR matters — even for small businesses * Common pitfalls and how to avoid them * The foundational HR knowledge every business owner should have *** ## **Who Should Attend** * Entrepreneurs preparing to hire their first employee * Small business owners currently managing a team * Founders looking to strengthen operations and compliance * Anyone who wants to build a business with a strong, scalable foundation *** ## **Why Attend?** * Gain clarity on one of the most important aspects of business growth * Learn how to avoid costly mistakes before they happen * Ask questions and get real-world insight from an HR professional * Walk away with practical knowledge you can apply immediately *** ## **About 1 Million Cups** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **May 27** for coffee, connection, and a conversation that will help you build your business the right way from the inside out. We look forward to seeing you there.

Competitive Commander @ 5 pm $5 Standard and Modern @ 7:30 pm $5 entry Draft @ 7:30 pm $15 entry We suggest arriving at least 30 minutes early to register for the event.

Weekly Draft night in NW. We currently meet up at Franklin Hall near 14th and Florida. U Street Metro is the closest stop. I'll have packs but feel free to bring packs if you have them. Entry is $17 (you can bring Play Booster packs to lower the cost by $3.50). If it is a special set, it will be more.

**ProductTank NoVA is back!** After a brief hiatus, we are relaunching the chapter with a format that cuts out the fluff and gets straight to the reality of building. Every product feed is flooded with AI hype right now, but what does it actually look like on the ground? Instead of a polished keynote, we are hosting **0 to 1 with AI: Real Product Talks**—a "Show & Tell" featuring 3–4 lightning talks focused on the intersection of AI and product. The framing for the talks is simple: *"Here is what I'm building, and here is what I'm stuck on."* We want to look at the messy, 0-to-1 reality of integrating AI into your workflows and products. *(Want to share what you are working on? Reach out! The bar is low-pressure, just 10–12 minutes to talk about a real AI problem you are trying to solve.)* **Agenda:** * **5:30 PM - 6:00 PM:** Doors open, networking, & name tags * **6:00 PM - 6:10 PM:** Welcome + Chapter Relaunch Intro * **6:10 PM - 7:30 PM:** Lightning Talks (Three 12-min talks + 5 mins Q&A each, with a 5-min stretch break) * **7:30 PM - 8:00 PM:** Open networking * **8:00 PM:** Soft close **Location & Logistics:** Herndon Fortnightly Library (Extended Hours Meeting Room) 768 Center St, Herndon, VA 20170 * **Parking:** We'll meet at the library, located just behind the Herndon Municipal Center. There is plenty of free public parking available around the municipal center. * **Metro & Bus:** Take the Silver Line to Herndon Metro Station, then connect via Fairfax Connector Route 921 or 950 to Historic Downtown Herndon. * **Driving (via VA-267/Dulles Toll Rd):** Take Exit 10 North (Centreville Rd, which becomes Elden St). Turn left onto Station St or Lynn St. * **Driving (via VA-286/Fairfax Co Pkwy):** Take the Elden St West exit. Turn right onto Lynn St. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and getting back to building!

If you’re trying to grow in marketing right now, guessing isn’t a great strategy. This event gives you direct access to how marketing leaders actually think. Join DC Marketing Tech Talks on May 19th in Tysons for a live **CMO Ask Me Anything** — a candid, open conversation with experienced marketing leaders who have built teams, driven revenue, and led at the highest levels. This is your chance to ask: * What skills actually matter right now? * What gets someone promoted vs. passed over? * What does it take to become a CMO today? * How are marketing teams and roles changing? * How do you connect brand to real business growth? Just real answers from people who have done the work. Whether you’re looking to move up, switch roles, or sharpen your edge, you’ll leave with a clearer sense of what to focus on next. As always, this event is free and open to the public thanks to our sponsors, SalesIntel. Food, drinks, networking, and a room full of marketers who care about getting better at what they do. Come with questions. Leave with direction.