Bigtech and DevOps exchange: 8 IT events this week

We have prepared a selection of events for the week that you can participate in.

Meetup “Astana hub: Participation and Tax Benefits”

Speaker — Chief Manager of the Astana hub Participant Legal Regulation Office, Marya Junusova.

The speaker will cover:
— which company can become an Astana hub participant
— the advantages of participating in Astana hub
— the reciprocal obligations of residents
— tips for writing a business plan to participate in Astana hub.

When: February 5 at 18:30
Where: Karaganda, IT-hub Terricon Valley

Meetup “Design Sprint, Design Thinking”

Speakers — Ernar Bilyalov, Business Development Partner in Kazakhstan at Dthink agency, and Ilya Chadin, Founder of Dthink agency.

The speakers will cover:
— how not to lose money by using functional prototypes
— how to find the best idea out of a hundred: rules and methods for prioritizing and selecting ideas
— prototypes: the best way to test ideas without a budget
— preparation map for testing
— how to go from an idea to a tested prototype in five days.

When: February 6 at 15:00
Where: Karaganda, IT-hub Terricon Valley

Webinar “The Path to Successful Entry into a Bigtech Company”

In the webinar, the host, Abilda Alimbay, will share valuable advice on achieving success in the world of Digital Nomads and career growth in the IT sector.

When: February 7 at 18:00
Format: online

Registration is available via this link.

Masterclass “Directions in Programming and Ways to Earn in IT. How to Choose Courses if You Are a Beginner?”

Masterclass by a frontend developer of an American IT company. Discussion of important questions about development in the IT and frontend development sectors.

When: February 7 at 18:00
Where: Bishkek, IT Academy

Webinar “How and How Much Can You Earn from a Startup”

Webinar with Roman Nester, founder of the Segmento startup. Participants will learn how to choose a niche, evaluate potential and earning models for a startup, and receive advice on attracting investments and scaling the project.

When: February 7 at 22:00
Format: online

Registration is available via this link.

DevOps Exchange — An Evening with Gene Kim

One of the most influential specialists in DevOps — Gene Kim. Gene will share key ideas from his recently released book Wiring the Winning Organization, which presents a new theory of organizational management, and will talk about his experience in DevOps.

When: February 8 at 06:00 Almaty time
Format: online

Registration is available via this link.

Mastering Rapid Power BI Development with ChatGPT: A Deep Dive

How the use of ChatGPT can revolutionize the development process in Power BI. During the event, you will dive into the research of various aspects, from generating sample data to creating complex DAX queries using SVG and CSS.

When: February 9 at 01:00 Almaty time

Format: online

Registration is available via this link.

Mentorship Program from Agile Kyrgyzstan

The fourth stream of the Mentorship Program for training in Agile methodologies for youth and professionals in IT and other fields begins. Within the framework of the program, experienced mentors will share their experience and knowledge, supporting participants on their path to professional growth.

When: February 11 at 16:12 Almaty time
Format: online

Registration is available via this link.