Svitlana Samko
Senior Technical Project Manager | DIT Finalist for Mentorship Award | Development and QA Mentor with a passion for AI and Security | Advocate for women in tech | VP of PR of Toastmasters | Speaker |
Dublin, Ireland
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Svitlana Samko is a leader and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. With her unwavering commitment to guiding and empowering others, she has made a significant impact on the careers and professional growth of numerous individuals.
As a Technical Project Manager at Verizon Connect and CEO of W2business IT Academy, Svitlana has demonstrated her exceptional mentoring skills by inspiring non-technical individuals to pursue and thrive in the IT field. Her dedication to helping others develop the necessary skills to embark on successful IT careers is truly inspiring.
Svitlana's influence extends beyond her professional roles. She serves as the Vice President of Education at Toastmasters, where she fosters an environment of learning and skill development. Additionally, she is the Lead of Circle of Women Association, actively championing gender equality and promoting opportunities for women in technology.
In recognition of her vast knowledge and expertise, Svitlana is actively involved in various mentoring programs and initiatives. She serves as an e-Mentor for EQUALS Tech4Girls, guiding and supporting young women in their pursuit of tech-related careers. In the ICT Skillnet Future in Tech Mentor Programme, she serves as a Mentor and Coach on the Web Developer path, helping aspiring professionals navigate the challenges of the industry.
Svitlana's dedication to community engagement is commendable. As a Co-organizer of Test IT Meetup and Dublin Agile Project Management Meetup, she fosters a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and networking. She is also an active volunteer, contributing her time and expertise to organizations such as Junior Achievement Ireland and CoderDojo, where she mentors and teaches young children the fundamentals of computer programming.
Svitlana's impact reaches even further as she actively shares her knowledge and experiences as a champion and speaker at various IT conferences and panels. She has presented at esteemed events such as Agile Lean Ireland Conference, Browserstack ChatGPT Fireside panel, Google GDG Ireland, SnykCon, and EuropeClouds Summit. Her contributions to these platforms have inspired countless individuals and sparked meaningful discussions on the future of technology.
Area of Expertise
Topics
Should the Developers, not OPS own the pipeline: pros and cons
Introductions
Overview
Pipeline progression in companies
Dev owned pipelines
-> OPS owned pipelines
-> CICD owned pipeline
Conclusions
Visionary Women in Tech: Transforming Project Management with AI
This presentation aims to explore the following key areas:
1. Introduction to AI in Project Management: An overview of how AI technologies are currently being integrated into project management, including examples of AI tools and systems that are enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and predictive capabilities.
2. Future Trends and Predictions: An analysis of emerging trends in AI as they relate to project management. This section will also provide insights into future possibilities and how women can be at the forefront of these advancements.
3. Empowering the Next Generation: Strategies for encouraging more women to enter and thrive in tech fields, particularly in AI and project management. This includes mentorship, education, and community building initiatives.
4. Interactive Session: The presentation will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, encouraging dialogue and exchange of ideas among participants.
Participants will leave the presentation with an enriched understanding of how AI is revolutionizing project management, coupled with inspiration and actionable strategies from the successes and leadership of women in this evolving tech field.
Should the Developers, not OPS own the pipeline: pros and cons
Introductions
Overview
Pipeline progression in companies
Dev owned pipelines
-> OPS owned pipelines
-> CICD owned pipeline
Conclusions
Artificial Intelligence in Health and Fitness
Utilising Artificial Intelligence in tracking Health and Fitness levels of an individual using certain biomarkers.
Testing data models from AI, XAI perspective
In this presentation we will answer the next questions:
- What are the three major types of learning in AI?
- Supervised Learning
- Analogy between software testing vs AI model testing
- Deciding upon an assumption to not test everything
- Debugging = Reasoning
- XAI - in a nutshell
- AI in testing
- An example of Symbolic Graph
Lean, Agile and API testing
This workshop is a good start for the people who never worked with API as well as for developers who used Postman just for sending requests to show them this tool from the test, DDT, and CI perspective.
Introduction to API testing using Postman tools or how to create 1258 tests in 27 minutes
Theory:
• What is API
• What is HTTP
• CRUD by HTTP methods
Configuration:
• Install tools: Postman, Postman
Interceptor, Node.js with NPM,
Newman, Notepad++, Git Bash
• Deploy “Demo API v.1.0”
Analysis:
• Example project
• Familiarizing with business needs
• Business requirements
• Develop system requirements
Test:
• Develop system requirements
• Create tests
• Prioritize tests
• Exploratory testing with Postman
• Postman environment variables
• Report bugs with Postman code (cURL)
• Re-testing by Postman Runner with
smoke tests set an example
• Verification tests with Postman Runner
at DDT (data-driven tests) example
Continuous integration:
• Regression testing with Postman CLI
tool Newman
• Verification of fixed API v.1.x ... 2.0
Playing Lean 2 workshop
Playing Lean is an award winning board game that teaches Lean Startup in a fun and engaging way - and in only 90 minutes. Learn Lean Startup in a fun and engaging way with an award winning board game
Testing from AI, XAI perspective
In this presentation we will present one of the most interesting topics now - Explainable AI (XAI) - an emerging field in machine learning that aims to address how black box decisions of AI systems are made.
- Explainable AI: what is that and why we should be interested in it
Artificial Intelligence in Health and Fitness
Utilising Artificial Intelligence in tracking Health and Fitness levels of an individual using certain biomarkers.
Navigating the Future: Ethical AI and the Next Generation of Tech Innovators
Navigating the Future: Ethical AI and the Next Generation of Tech Innovators" is a topic aimed at engaging IT professionals in the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence. This topic emphasizes the importance of integrating ethical considerations into AI development from the onset, addressing challenges such as algorithmic bias, data privacy, and the broader societal impacts of AI. The focus is on empowering the new generation of tech innovators to be responsible and aware of the ethical implications of their work.
I LOVE Tech Timisoara - MAIN STAGE
Navigating the Future: Ethical AI and the Next Generation of Tech Innovators
This is a topic aimed at engaging IT professionals in the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence. This topic emphasizes the importance of integrating ethical considerations into AI development from the onset, addressing challenges such as algorithmic bias, data privacy, and the broader societal impacts of AI. The focus is on empowering the new generation of tech innovators to be responsible and aware of the ethical implications of their work.
𝐈 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 is a dynamic 𝟐 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 that brings together enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders to celebrate and explore the latest trends in technology. From interactive workshops to engaging keynote sessions, the event aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for all things tech.
Women Techmakers Belfast 2024 Sessionize Event
Cloud With Chris Sessionize Event
I LOVE Tech Timisoara - MAIN STAGE
About the event: Romania's newest tech conference returns this autumn supporting the Bucharest and Timisoara tech community and helping to inspire and educate the next generation of tech enthusiastic. It’ll present you the biggest technology decision-makers from Romania who will discuss about the newest trends and innovations in science, technology, and engineering which are transforming our world. No matter if you are a student passionate about the technology world or a developer or engineer with experience, I LOVE Tech is the perfect event for you.
https://www.hipo.ro/locuri-de-munca/locuri_de_munca/214201
https://youtu.be/Gu6Nvsv6YHI?feature=shared&t=464
Speech: Diversity and Inclusion in Tech: Strategies for Creating Equal Opportunities
In this compelling talk, we delve into the critical topic of Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, exploring effective strategies to foster equal opportunities.
BrowserStack Champions Connect event, a Fireside chat on ChatGPT
Panelist in BrowserStack Champions Connect event, a Fireside chat on ChatGPT - It's use cases, impacts, and potential in the field of Quality Engineering.
https://youtu.be/O-obD2uyzqM
Discussion on:
- ChatGPT tech news
- Overall sentiment around this tech
- Thoughts about this tech in context of QE
- Use cases for software testing
- How does AI affect the overall quality, not just testing
- Future of AI and ChatGPT in Quality Engineering
Junior Achievement Ireland Career Talk 27.04.2023
JA's unique approach allows volunteers from the community to deliver content, which is complementary to the formal curriculum while sharing their experiences with students. Our classroom volunteers transform the key concepts of lessons into a message that inspires and empowers students to believe in themselves, showing them they can make a difference in the world. JA’s programmes are designed to be fun, hands-on, high-impact experiences that give young people a taste of life in the world of work. These learning experiences inspire and motivate students to acquire the skills they need for future career success.
Agile Lean Conference
Lean/Kanban reset in hybrid environment: how to motivate your team to take a lead
OWASP 2022 Global AppSec European Virtual Event
OWASP Global Conference designed for private and public sector infosec professionals, the two day OWASP conferences equip developers, defenders, and advocates to build a more secure web.
Main moderator of 2 sessions:
"Making ASVS truly your own"
"OWASP ASVS Project"
vOpen 2021 Sessionize Event
Build Stuff 2021 Lithuania Sessionize Event
DeveloperWeek Austin 2021 Sessionize Event
EuropeClouds Summit
The Summit will provide the opportunity to present the most advanced technologies and solutions in the fields of Cloud Computing, alongside networking of the European industry best human capital – Cloud Architects, DevOps, FinOps, and Business Decision makers
Session: Should the Developers, not OPS own the pipeline: pros and cons
SnykCon 2021
Artificial Intelligence in Health and Fitness
https://youtu.be/OsrTg8-lYV8
Google GDG Ireland
Artificial Intelligence augmenting fitness and healthcare, video recording - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t8qx5LAagM
ScaleUp 360° Auto:CODE!
Part of the virtual panel discussion and moderator on the topic "How to apply agile framework and scrum methodologies for machine learning and continuous delivery?"
With so much changing in the automotive world in such a short span of time, it has become mandatory in adapting to the speed and flexibility to stay competitive. This could be a difficult change of mindset, especially for the automotive ecosystems, which tend to be a more conservative world.
Join this session to hear ask your questions to our experts discussing the following issues:
How to plan your projects and processes applying agile methodologies?
Can agile be implemented for machine learning’s sake at all? And if so, how?
What are some common hurdles faced by teams working in this domain?
Video: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/dsp5BGVKwrmsctB8kOI_5dT3BBZ6HwosfJB25-vwl3xoVJ00hSv1RTWzhMP4mcHw0cjyTGaTkudm1i-1.ljRjUE-sLFBFNjn3?startTime=1632387619000
Data Geeks Saturday Conference Sessionize Event
TEST AUTOMATION & DIGITAL QA VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2021 UK & IR
Testing data models from AI, XAI perspective
TestingMind
Testing data models from AI, XAI perspective
TAS21_UK& Ireland Day 1
In this presentation, we will focus on testing data models. Also, we will present one of the most interesting topics now – Explainable AI (XAI) – an emerging field in machine learning that aims to address how black box decisions of AI systems are made.
Sagar Saxena, Svitlana Samko
DevOps Online Summit - North America
Testing data models. Explainable AI
Machine learning and Deep Learning Day
Leadership behaviour models of QA
Topic Abstract
Overview of main leadership behaviour areas for digital QA leaders
- Overview of 4 main leadership behaviour models of digital QA
- Analysis of behaviour model impact for development, testing, project and team.
- Choosing a model which will best suit in your project to inspire the team to bring the maximum quality in the project.
Svitlana Samko, Project Manager & Senior Mobile QA Automation Engineer, Verizon Connect
Andrii Stepura, Principal QA Automation Engineer, Deem Inc.
How-to get mobile sales from Google Search for free (AMP - Tech for business research, May 2020)
Tech for business research (May 2020): Enterprise business PR and marketing oriented improvements driven with AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) HTML framework for mobile front-end web development
Presentation duration: ~30 minutes
Core audience: Marketing and PR, Front-end web developers
Playing Lean 2 workshop
Playing Lean is an award winning board game that teaches Lean Startup in a fun and engaging way - and in only 90 minutes. Learn Lean Startup in a fun and engaging way with an award winning board game
Playing Lean 2 workshop
Playing Lean is an award winning board game that teaches Lean Startup in a fun and engaging way - and in only 90 minutes. Learn Lean Startup in a fun and engaging way with an award winning board game
Lean startup. Playing Lean 2 workshop - Dublin Scrum Meetup
Bank of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Type: Lecture+WorkShop Audience: ~15 people
Audience: ~15 people
Duration: 150 minutes
more – https://bit.ly/2lRmms0
Playing Lean 2 workshop
Playing Lean is an award winning board game that teaches Lean Startup in a fun and engaging way - and in only 90 minutes. Learn Lean Startup in a fun and engaging way with an award winning board game
Playing Lean 2 workshop
Playing Lean is an award winning board game that teaches Lean Startup in a fun and engaging way - and in only 90 minutes. Learn Lean Startup in a fun and engaging way with an award winning board game
Workshop: Lean, Agile and API testing
This workshop is a good start for the people who never worked with API as well as for developers who used Postman just for sending requests to show them this tool from the test, TDD and CI perspective. Agile and Lean are the part of discussion, and build-measure-learn approach is used to measure the knowledge before workshop, to learn how to write smoke and regression tests and to build API test suite with Newman to check app is built according to requirements.
Svitlana Samko
Senior Technical Project Manager | DIT Finalist for Mentorship Award | Development and QA Mentor with a passion for AI and Security | Advocate for women in tech | VP of PR of Toastmasters | Speaker |
Dublin, Ireland
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