Together with Barclays, a sponsor of CZJUG Prague, we would like to invite you all to the „Skills for the Future” event as part of Women in Tech Week, at Barclays Prague. This is event is organized in collaboration with the global We Are Tech Women initiative.
Location: Barclays Office – Na Pankraci 1683/127, Prague, 140 00
Date: Tuesday, 14th October
Time: 15:30 – arrival, registration, and networking from 15:30 to 16:00, followed by the panel session from 16:00 to 17:00
Informal networking will follow the session.
We have 45 in-person slots available. Please note that registration capacity has been capped accordingly in the registration system.
In-person attendees must register via this link:
https://eu.eventscloud.com/witemebarclaysprague
To avoid confusion: There is also a sign-up link on the Women in Tech website, but that is only for virtual attendance. In-person attendees must use the link above.
Join us for an engaging event where we delve into the future of technology and its impact on the industry.
Martina will kick off with a brief introduction of our panelists Ekaterina & Jan, followed by a series of thought-provoking questions that explore the most significant emerging technologies, the evolving skills required in tech, and the AI tools available at Barclays. We’ll also discuss the role of AI in personal life, staying current with emerging technologies, and the common blockers in adopting GenAI tech. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and share your thoughts on these exciting topics!
Speakers
Jan Pašek works as a Tech Lead at a major FX trading platform, where he leads the Prague-based Forwards pricing team. He has a background in Applied Sciences, specialising in software engineering and natural language processing. During his academic years, he published two AI-focused research papers and began PhD studies in AI-driven source code generation before moving into industry.
Jan uses C++, Java and Python in his daily work, combining his academic experience in AI with practical development in financial technology. His transition from research to industry reflects a continued interest in applying AI to developing complex trading systems.
Ekaterina Znatkova has over 12 years of experience in the IT industry. She began her career as a Java developer and later transitioned into the role of AWS DevOps Lead, where she successfully bridged the gap between development and operations. Currently, she serves as the Data Controls Lead and is also an active member of the GenAI platform team, contributing to a range of innovative projects.
Martina Vladař is a Senior Business Analyst and People Manager at Barclays in Prague, where she leads a team of Business Analysts focused on the strategic risk generation platform. She is also the proud WIN ERG Co-Lead in Prague
