Tech-Meetup @ IBM iX

Join Our last August in-person meetup at IBM iX office in Berlin and meet Tech experts in various domains.

Enjoy the live coding session and learn more about mobile development and product management and more...

Don't miss the great sessions and networking opportunity and enjoy some drinks and food.

Connect, ask questions and learn from experts in Tech. This event will be both informal and interactive!

IMPORTANT: We will take photos during the event. If anyone doesn't want to be in pictutes, please step out of the frame

★The Agenda★
18:00-18:10 Networking

18:10-18:20 WTM Introduction

18:20-18:30 IBM iX Introduction

18:30 -19:00 Flutter vs. SwiftUI vs. Jetpack Compose - A Live Competition Concept

19:00-19:30 Generation AI - Opportunities, Risks and Application at IBM

19:30-20:00 Unleashing the Power of Product Discovery: Building User-Centric Software Solutions

20:00-20:30 Networking & Drinks & Food

★The Speakers★
Philip Wasmund:

 is a passionate Mobile Developerwith focus on Flutter and Android. He loves to spend his sparetime with his family and tries to find time for running and Tennis.

Maria Goltsova: 

 has 15 years of experience in IT: from a software test engineer to a passionate Android developer. She is a fan of Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile. She enjoys being the tutor for younger developers. She puts a strong emphasis on CleanCode, accessibility and UI design.

Wissa Michael 

is a passionate iOS developer with solid experience building iOS apps using Swift, the iOS SDK, and many other frameworks. Working in agile cross-functional teams with a focus on unit tests, UI tests, and SOLID principles to write high quality, modular, and clean code.

Lucas Faehnrich 

is a technical enthusiast with a focus on web engineering and eHealth topics, currently leading solution architecture at IBM iX.

Darinka Burovska:  

I am Darinka, a product discovery and product management coach, and an advocate for diversity and women's empowerment.

My speciality lies in uncovering problems and crafting meaningful software solutions that bridge the gap between people and products, with a focus on user research and product discovery.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to various startups, from building brand-new products to scaling platforms with millions of active users.

As a Google WomanTechmaker Ambassador, I am leading initiatives to empower women in tech and entrepreneurship. Besides, I am a coach for professionals, helping people enhance their product skills and advance their tech careers.

Ruba Kharrubi:

I am a software engineer who has worked with various kinds of technologies, teams and companies. I started recently my role as a product manager to extend and have other perspective and learn new skills.

Mentoring other women and helping them to join the tech domain is one of my passions, as I believe that diversity and inclusion are essential.

★ABOUT The Host: IBM iX★
We are IBM iX: consultancy, digital agency, design studio, and tech company all rolled into one. We offer digital transformation from a single source. With our broad skillset consisting of strategy, design, and technology we develop end2end experiences – whether it be B2B, B2C, B2E, marketing, IT, sales, or services in the corporate or public sector.

We put people first! Our employees are the drivers of our successful work and our most important asset. That’s why we embody a culture of appreciation, support, and openness. We collaborate in interdisciplinary teams and a network of more than 1,200 curious, open-minded, and talented professionals with one mission: to shape the digital future through unique experiences.

★ABOUT WTM BERLIN★
We have been encouraging diversity in tech in Berlin since 2015. Get visibility, networking & resources to make Berlin's tech community more diverse & inclusive.

Whether a WTM member, or a complete newbie - join us!

Our Meetups are always open & inclusive to people of all backgrounds - everyone is welcome ❤

TWITTER: http://twitter.com/wtm_berlin

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1106085959408694

SLACK: http://slack.wtmberlin.com

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@womentechmakersberlin

We follow the Berlin Code of Conduct: https://berlincodeofconduct.org/

Agenda

6:00 PM:

ibmix introduction

6:10 PM:

<<. Interactive Live-Coding. >>
Three of our developers compete against each other showcasing how fast and easy it is to build an app in Flutter, SwiftUI and Jetpack Compose.
Audience Participation
We will start with a few predefined features. After that the audience can ask our developers to add some effects or small features on top.

6:30 PM: Flutter vs. SwiftUI vs. Jetpack Compose - A Live Competition

Talk2

7:00 PM: TBA

Join us for an enlightening talk on the crucial role of product discovery in software development! 🚀

Discover how product discovery drives the success of software solutions by uncovering user needs, defining problem spaces, and fostering innovation. 🌟

In this talk, we will discover different discovery techniques that empower developers to craft user-centric products. From user research and problem framing to ideation, prototyping, and iterative development, you'll gain insights to enhance your software development process.

Don't miss this opportunity to level up your skills and create impactful solutions! 💡

7:30 PM: Unleashing the Power of Product Discovery: Building User-Centric Software Solutions

Networking

8:00 PM: Drink & Food & Networking

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Host

Ruba Kharrubi - VW (Software Engineer)

A software engineer with over ten years of professional experience with a wide range of technologies and development methods. She believes That teamwork is the key factor to solve problems and increase productivity and quality.

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