Dev.Wednesday meets DevOps Meetup Zürich

Two exciting topics, three very experienced speakers and much networking opportunity. We are very much looking forward to the next DevWednesday. Here's what's planned for the evening:

• 17:30 - 18:00 - Check-In & first Drinks
• 18:00 - 18:45 - Crafting DevOps: How Agile unlocks a streamlinde Organizations by Laetitia & Edwige
• 18:45 - 19:30 - Oops - I Developed It Again: A Survivor's Guide to Continuos Development by Maciej Jedrzejewski
• 19:30 - 20:30 - Networking, Open Sace & More drinks

Crafting DevOps: How Agile unlocks a streamlined Organization
Today is "D day." Sophie wakes up at 7 o'clock, filled with anticipation. After months of hard work, she’s finally ready to deploy her project into production. In the world of software engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, and IT operations, we all know these feelings of excitement and stress happening on a major production release day.
But just two hours later, at 9 o'clock, what should have been a moment of triumph for Sophie quickly spiral into chaos…
Join Laetitia and Edwige as they guide you through Sophie’s journey and the DevOps world. This session will highlight how Disciplined Agile (DA) methodologies can transform a nightmare scenario into a seamless success. You’ll learn how the DA toolbox, combined with the right mindset, empowers teams to navigate complexity and deliver with confidence.
Through a deep dive into the concept of Value Stream, the speakers will reveal their innovative approach to unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation in product lifecycle delivery. Walk away with practical insights and proven strategies that you can immediately apply to spark innovation and streamline processes within your own organization, ensuring that your next “D day” ends in celebration.

Laetitia Aegerter-Cuello
Laetitia, a passionate advocate for human-centric approaches and Agile practices, leverages her HR background to guide management in navigating organizational transformations. Her guidance facilitates decision-making processes and drives change management strategies. Laetitia's empathetic approach and effective communication style cultivate trust and collaboration, positively influencing the organization’s workplace culture. As a Certified Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master, she takes the lead in implementing this hybrid framework, empowering teams to excel in a dynamic environment.

Edwige Fiaclou
Edwige is an accomplished technologist with a passion for diversity in Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM). With degrees in mathematics and computer science, she has focused her career on finance and technology. In her leadership role in software engineering, she has developed extensive experience in software development, architecture, and the financial sector, spanning from trading to banking. As Head of Software Engineering today, she leads Methodologies, Program Management, and Tech Talent teams in innovative projects while actively advocating for Women in Tech and Leadership through public speaking and engagement at schools and universities. Her motto, "A single tree does not make a forest," perfectly encapsulates her philosophy of always going above and beyond with others.

Oops, I Deployed It Again: A Survivor's Guide to Continuous Deployment
I have been pushing buttons and crossing my fingers in the world of continuous deployment for more years than I care to admit. During my talk, I will spill the beans on my CD adventures - the good, the bad, and the 'oh no, what did I just do?'
I will take you on a roller coaster ride through my greatest hits and most epic fails. You will hear about the time we accidentally took down a whole production (oops) and the miracle save that made me feel like a deployment superhero (cape not included).
Whether you are a newbie who thinks CD stands for 'Constant Drama' or a veteran who dreams in pipeline diagrams, I promise you will leave with some laughs, a few 'been there' nods, and maybe even some tricks to keep your deployments more 'continuous' and less 'chaotic.'
Let's turn those deployment nightmares into sweet, sweet CD dreams.
Trust me, by the end of this talk, you will never look at that deploy button the same way again!

Maciej Jędrzejewski
Author of Master Software Architecture book
Author of Mastering Strategic Domain-Driven Design booklet
Founder and co-author of the Evolutionary Architecture repository
Promoter of continuous deployment, holistic and pragmatic approach to software architecture. Just another software dude living in Switzerland.

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