Semira Allen
Grainger - Engineering Manager,MLOps
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Semira is an Engineering Manager at Grainger. She is a proud Northwestern University Alum and graduated in Computer Science. She was recently appointed as chair of the Agile Young Professionals committee for the Agile Alliance. She was also a program chair for Agile2023 and 2024 and was instrumental in bringing back their technology track. In her spare time she’s a BIG Sci-fi nerd, tennis player, hobbyist photographer and twin!
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Play to Win: The Art of Gamifying OKR’s
In today’s work environment, keeping teams aligned, motivated, and engaged is more critical—and challenging—than ever. While OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) offer a proven framework for driving focus and accountability, they can sometimes feel like just another checkbox. What if you could rethink this approach, turning OKRs into a game that not only boosts morale but also drives meaningful business outcomes?
This session explores the art of gamifying OKRs to unlock your team’s full potential. We'll dive into practical ways to transform OKRs into an engaging, competitive framework that aligns with company goals while keeping energy high. By integrating gamification principles, you'll learn how to move beyond surface-level novelty to develop a strategy that directly ties into business objectives and team motivation
Lessons from GenZ: Turning TechTalk Into Everyday Language
In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, the ability to translate complex technical jargon into everyday language is invaluable. GenZ, having grown up as digital natives, possess a unique edge in this arena. This talk, "Lessons from GenZ: Turning Tech Talk into Everyday Language," delves into how GenZ's communication style—characterized by clarity, inclusivity, and an intuitive understanding of digital platforms—can be harnessed to foster better understanding and collaboration in the workplace. Whether you're a tech lead, a manager, or a GenZ professional, this session will provide actionable insights into how to effectively communicate complex ideas across different teams and stakeholders. Learn how to transform your tech talk into a universal language that resonates with everyone in your organization.
Fire Up Gen Z: Igniting Tomorrow's Agile Pioneers!
In today's dynamic workforce, Gen Z emerges as agile innovators. This talk reveals strategies to nurture their unique strengths for agile leadership. Gen Z, adept at adapting to rapid changes, embodies agile principles like adaptability and collaboration. Organizations can cultivate agile pioneers by understanding and nurturing these qualities. Drawing on research and personal examples, we will explore practical approaches for engaging Gen Z as agile leaders. Attendees will learn to harness Gen Z's agility, the importance of mentorship, and align with their workplace values.
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