Diese Präsentation zeigt den Prozess der Modernisierung eines etablierten, intern entwickelten Testdatenmanagementsystems für einen globalen Marktführer in der Versicherungsbranche. Das Projekt wurde entwickelt, um den heutigen technologischen Anforderungen gerecht zu werden und es der Organisation zu ermöglichen, sich effektiver auf ihr Kerngeschäft zu konzentrieren. Wir werden die Schritte beleuchten, die erforderlich waren, um von einer maßgeschneiderten, mainframe-basierten Lösung zu einer agileren, verteilten Umgebung mit Cloud-Integration zu wechseln. Dabei werden die Herausforderungen, wichtige Entscheidungen und technischen Lösungen hervorgehoben, die den Prozess geprägt haben. 

As part of our ongoing efforts to empower and support women in technology, we are excited to invite you to join us for an enriching discussion that combines expert knowledge with personal experiences, empowering you to take charge of your professional journey.

This meet-up is specifically designed to address a crucial topic that resonates deeply with many professionals in our field: identifying and filling skill gaps to further your career.
The OOP conference has consistently demonstrated a commitment to diversity, with over 30% of its speakers being female. We believe that your expertise and experiences would be invaluable contributions to our meet-up, and we are eager to hear your insights on this topic. 

Our meet-up aims to provide a platform for women in tech to share strategies, tools, and personal stories on how to identify skill gaps and develop targeted plans to address them. Your participation would not only enrich the discussion but also inspire and motivate others to take proactive steps in their career development. 

Key areas we would like to explore during the meet-up include:

• Self-awareness and gap analysis: How to conduct a personal gap analysis to identify areas for improvement and set clear, actionable objectives. 
• Skill development strategies: Effective methods for acquiring new skills or enhancing existing ones, including leveraging online courses, workshops, mentorship programs, and networking events. 
• Overcoming barriers: Strategies for overcoming common challenges such as imposter syndrome, unconscious bias, and systemic barriers that may hinder career advancement. 

Note: This meet-up is free, everyone is welcome – regardless of gender.

Register for free:
https://www.oop-konferenz.de/de/programm/side-events/womenatoop/#c21433

Agenda:
9:15 Doors open
9:30 Welcome/Intro & Ice Breaker
9:45 Lightning Talks incl. Q&A
11:00 Networking
11:15 Closing

Skill Development for Software Professionals
Emily Bache

Success as a software professional involves far more than simply being able to write working code. A large amount of what makes a great developer is the techniques they have learnt on-the-job that enable them to understand what the user really needs, and evolve an existing system to better support that. They are also working in the context of a team or many teams all contributing to the same goal, so collaboration skills are important. All these skills are essentially practical – it matters that you can actually do them, not only talk about how to do them. In my experience most developers gain practical coding and collaboration skills ad-hoc through mentoring and code review. It’s time to think more strategically about practical skill acquisition. In this talk I’ll explain the Hartman proficiency taxonomy and how software professionals can use it to assess where they are, where they want to be, and how to get there.

Beware of Glue Roles
Diana Montalion 

My communication, empathy and social organization skills have always been a valuable asset in my career. Alas, they have not always been *valued* as leadership skills. This quick talk describes strategies for avoiding invisible labor and increasing your impact.

Sketchnotes in IT
Lisa Maria Schäfer

We all take countless notes in our day-to-day work - from presentations, meetings, complex tasks, ...
Most of these notes suffer from the “long and illegible” syndrome, which is why they quickly end up in the waste paper. These notes often don't help us to remember the important things. But that's exactly why we created them!

In my presentation, you will see how you can integrate sketchnotes into your everyday work as a techie and what advantages they have for you. You'll find out what sketchnotes are, how you can use them for your purposes and how they ensure that you can finally remember the important things. So that you go home with all the important tools, we will draw some frequently used symbols in software development and architecture together step by step.

You've come to the right place if you finally want to make your notes more helpful. You don't need an A in art to do this, just a desire to try something new.

Get your pens ready, go!

Boosting Women's Representation in IT: How Can We Achieve This?
Carola Lilienthal, Dehla Sokenou

For eight years, Carola has helmed WPS - Workplace Solutions as Managing Director. Alongside Dehla, a five-year WPS veteran, and other colleagues, she spearheads initiatives to champion women in tech. WPS has recently implemented several forward-thinking measures: workshops on 'Projecting Confidence', mentorship schemes, women's networking socials, and focused discussion groups. At WPS, maternity leave doesn't derail career progression, and flexible project management is the norm - a practice equally valued by male team members. The result? An impressively high proportion of women in the company. To nurture the next generation of female tech talent, WPS actively participates in Girls' Day and partners with women-focused computer science degree programmes. Drawing from their personal journeys and pioneering initiatives, Carola and Dehla will showcase how women can effectively support and elevate each other in the IT sector.

Erfahren Sie, wie einfach und kostengünstig es ist, eine global verteilte Anwendung mit Azure Functions, Azure Front Door und Azure Cosmos DB bereitzustellen. In diesem Vortrag zeige ich Ihnen, wie Sie die Vorteile der Azure Cloud nutzen können, um eine Architektur zu erstellen, die geringe Latenz, hohe Skalierbarkeit und maximale Verfügbarkeit für global verteilte Benutzer bietet. Dieser Vortrag richtet sich an Entwickler und Architekten, die hochverfügbare und skalierbare Anwendungen weltweit einsetzen wollen. Auch Unternehmen, die ihre Betriebskosten optimieren und die Latenzzeiten für ihre globalen Nutzer minimieren wollen, werden von diesen Lösungen profitieren. Freuen Sie sich auf eine spannende Live-Demo, die zeigt, wie schnell und einfach sich eine global verteilte Anwendung implementieren lässt. Neben der praktischen Demonstration erhalten Sie eine Einführung und wertvolle Best Practices, um Ihre Anwendungen auf die nächste Stufe zu heben.

Please note that the workshop consists of Part 1 (10:00 to 12:00) and Part 2 (13:00 to 15:00). To get the most out of this workshop you need to attend both parts. 

Join us at this development-focused workshop designed to supercharge your developer productivity. If you want to learn how to tackle the unique challenges of developer velocity in large organizations, this session is for you. Have you ever wondered whether GitHub is the right DevOps platform for your organization? Do you want to bridge the gap between security, operations, and developer satisfaction, and think about software development end-to-end? Then this workshop will be valuable for you.

Why Attend?

• Identify Key Obstacles: Dive deep into the common problems that hinder developer productivity and velocity in large-scale organizations.
• Collaborative Solutions: Engage with industry experts and peers to brainstorm and develop innovative solutions.
• Blueprint for Success: Walk away with a platform engineering blueprint tailored to your needs.
• Quick Wins: Gain actionable insights and quick wins that you can implement immediately to see tangible improvements.

What to Expect:

• Interactive Discussions: Participate in dynamic discussions that uncover the root causes of productivity bottlenecks.
• Expert Insights: Learn from leading experts in the field who will share their experiences and best practices.
• Hands-On Activities: Collaborate on real-world scenarios to create practical solutions and strategies.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network within the enterprise development community.

Who Should Attend?

• Developers & Dev Leads
• Engineering and DevOps Platform Managers
• Platform Engineers & DevOps Experts

Zusammenfassung:

Die heutige digitale Landschaft erfordert cyberresiliente Systeme und maßgeschneiderte Sicherheitslösungen, die weit über einfache Endpoint-Schutzmaßnahmen hinausgehen. In diesem Vortrag wird Florian Kuckelkorn, Sicherheitsexperte von der G DATA CyberDefense, das Konzept von Verdict-as-a-Service (VaaS) vorstellen – eine cloudbasierte und native Malware-Schutzlösung. Dieser Vortrag ist ideal für Architekten, Entwickler, Admins, Product Owner, Produktverantwortliche und Entscheider, die ein Interesse an modernen Sicherheitsarchitekturen haben und ein umfassendes Schutzkonzept für ihre Cloud-Produkte entwickeln möchten.

Sicherheits Themen:

• Aktuelle Herausforderungen für Technik und Produktverantwortliche

• Produktsicherheit: Mehrwert für Endkunden und Partner

• Einsatzgebiete für integrierte Sicherheitslösungen

Technische Themen:

• Technische Implementierung mit Client SDKs (Python, Java, C#, ...)

• Aufsetzen von Cloud- oder OnPremises-Instanzen

• Integrationsoptionen für z.B. GitHub CI/CD, Kubernetes Image Scanner und S3

In my lifetime, we’ve experienced the equivalent of 20,000 years of change. Nonlinear change. We’re the architects of change, yet we seem to do the same things again and again, expecting different results. Digital information systems have a staggering effect on relational complexity. Yet, we still approach software development in a mechanistic, industrial & reductionistic way. To design information systems, we need to think in systems. Don’t just adopt Kubernetes, change the structure of your thinking. As Robert Pirsig said, “If a factory is torn down but the rationality which produced it is left standing, then that rationality will simply produce another factory.”

What’s “the rationality that produced” our current approaches? What are the 4 mindshifts that will thrive in the system's age?

Please note that the workshop consists of Part 1 (10:00 to 12:00) and Part 2 (13:00 to 15:00). To get the most out of this workshop you need to attend both parts. 

Join us at this development-focused workshop designed to supercharge your developer productivity. If you want to learn how to tackle the unique challenges of developer velocity in large organizations, this session is for you. Have you ever wondered whether GitHub is the right DevOps platform for your organization? Do you want to bridge the gap between security, operations, and developer satisfaction, and think about software development end-to-end? Then this workshop will be valuable for you.

Why Attend?

• Identify Key Obstacles: Dive deep into the common problems that hinder developer productivity and velocity in large-scale organizations.
• Collaborative Solutions: Engage with industry experts and peers to brainstorm and develop innovative solutions.
• Blueprint for Success: Walk away with a platform engineering blueprint tailored to your needs.
• Quick Wins: Gain actionable insights and quick wins that you can implement immediately to see tangible improvements.

What to Expect:

• Interactive Discussions: Participate in dynamic discussions that uncover the root causes of productivity bottlenecks.
• Expert Insights: Learn from leading experts in the field who will share their experiences and best practices.
• Hands-On Activities: Collaborate on real-world scenarios to create practical solutions and strategies.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network within the enterprise development community.

Who Should Attend?

• Developers & Dev Leads
• Engineering and DevOps Platform Managers
• Platform Engineers & DevOps Experts

Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) revolutioniert gerade die Welt, auch in der Entersprise-Software-Entwicklung und vor allem in der Testautomatisierung. Wir geben Ihnen einen Einblick, wie die OpenText Core-Software-Delivery-Plattform Sie aktiv beim täglichen Arbeiten insbesondere im Test-Umfeld unterstützt. Es lassen sich nicht nur ungeliebte Tätigkeiten, wie Test-Cases definieren und schreiben effizient vereinfachen, auch beim Erstellen von vollständig automatisierten Tests macht die KI keinen Halt. Sie liefern unserem System ein Video mit dem Test-Scenario, wir erstellen daraus automatisch manuelle oder auch automatisierte Testfälle.   Besuchen Sie uns auf der OOP und wir zeigen Ihnen, das aus dieser Vision bereits Realität geworden ist.

Conclusion and Q&A after the Workshop 

Boosting Developer Productivity with Platform Engineering and AI

When ChatGPT emerged in late 2022, it marked the beginning of a new era—one where artificial intelligence promised both unprecedented opportunities and profound challenges. Now, with AI becoming mainstream, we stand at the crossroads of understanding how AI reshapes leadership, team dynamics, and organizational value creation.
This talk will cut through the hype, offering clear and actionable insights into how leaders can harness the power of AI to drive meaningful outcomes. We'll reveal key behavioral patterns identified by AI that correlate most strongly with high-performing teams and discuss how these insights transcend agile practices to benefit leadership in any domain.

Join us to explore a compelling vision of leadership in the AI era—one where adaptability, foresight, and empathy are more crucial than ever. Whether you're navigating agile transformations, spearheading strategic initiatives, or seeking to future-proof your organization, this session will equip you with the tools and perspectives needed to lead with confidence in a dynamic, AI-driven world.

With over 25 years of experience creating globally used products, we've mastered the art of making applications feel native to users in any country. This talk reveals why simple translation isn’t enough and shares actionable insights on how to localize effectively. Using real-world examples, we’ll explore the small but vital details that make a product resonate across cultures.

We're in the middle of the energy transition: from reliable, always-on and dirty fossil fuel to volatile but clean renewable energy. This means that requirements for when, where and how much energy to consume will change, in IT as anywhere else. In this talk, you'll learn what cloud providers' and software architecture's roles in this are, how the future energy market will affect IT systems and what software architects can do today to make sure their products aren't just ready for, but can even profit from this development.

Wer ein modernes Auto einmal genauer betrachtet hat, dem ist sicher die Perfektion der Linien aufgefallen, die sich im Blech spiegeln. Man mag sich verwundert gefragt haben, wie man solche gebogenen, dynamischen, fließenden Formen eigentlich in solcher Perfektion entwirft. Dieser Vortrag zeigt die Praxis des Class A-Flächenentwurfs, und zwar aus Sicht eines Entwicklungsleiters für CAD-Software. Er stellt zudem die Firma Dassault Systèmes vor, mit etwa 25.000 Mitarbeitern der größte europäische Hersteller von Entwurfs-Software. Alles, was hergestellt wird, muss vorher geplant werden, und Dassault Systèmes liefert die Software dafür – mit passenden Modulen für jedes mögliche industrielle Herstellungsverfahren, das heute verwendet wird.

Stand ursprünglich der reine CAD-Entwurf eines Produktes im Zentrum, so hat sich Dassault Systèmes vor über 10 Jahren mit der 3DEXPERIENCE-Plattform das Ziel gesetzt, die Nutzer-Erfahrung des virtuellen Produktes so genau und umfassend wie möglich entwerfen und bereits vorab simulieren zu können. Dies markiert den Übergang von Produkt-zentriertem zu Produktnutzer-zentriertem Entwerfen. Was Software-seitig dazu alles notwendig ist, und wie man damit einen "Digital Twin" zu einer "Virtual Twin Experience" verallgemeinern kann, zeigt dieser Vortrag.

Generative KI-Systeme wie ChatGPT und Midjourney werden oft als Game-Changer für die digitale Barrierefreiheit postuliert. Doch was können diese Systeme bereits jetzt für uns tun und was bringt uns die Zukunft? Es ist Zeit für einen unverfälschten „Reality Check“ und einen authentischen Blick in den Alltag von Menschen mit Behinderung.

Die Integration von KI in den Alltag behinderter Menschen bringt nicht nur Vorteile. Trotz neuer Fähigkeiten kommen Herausforderungen hinzu. Zum Beispiel reproduzierter Ableismus, unsichtbare Barrieren und der zunehmende gesellschaftliche Unwille, Barrierefreiheit und somit echte Inklusion zu schaffen, wenn Hilfsmittel immer besser werden. Im Vortrag werfe ich einen detaillierten Blick auf alle diese Punkte, ordne ein und diskutiere, was dafür notwendig ist.

In software development, the dreaded "big ball of mud" is all too familiar – a tangled, unmaintainable codebase that makes everything harder. Modularization? Impossible. Reuse? Too much coupling. Regression bugs? Endless. Simplifying or modernizing the code? Too risky. In this session, we'll explore why so many projects end up as big balls of mud, why it's so hard to avoid, and how we can break this cycle. Also share practical strategies and proven techniques to ensure clean, well-architected software. We’ll also discuss whether microservices really are the solution to this pervasive problem.