Career Mentoring Melbourne
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Capability ≠ Capacity: What I wish I’d known about neurodivergence leading tech
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 AMCapability ≠ Capacity: What I wish I’d known about my neurodivergent brain when I was leading in tech I was diagnosed ADHD and autistic at 41, following severe burnout at the peak of my career in technology leadership, transformation and digital delivery. I was clearly capable of doing complex work. What I didn’t understand was why things that seemed like they should be easy could sometimes require an enormous amount of effort. In this talk, I’ll explore some of the less visible things that use our capacity at work — and how this helps us to find the right strategies to work sustainably as a neurodivergent leader. **Agenda (time in Melbourne/AEST)** * 5:30pm Meetup starts - Networking * 6:00pm Welcome * 6:05pm Main Presentation * 6:20pm Workshop * 7:00pm Networking * 7:30pm Close **This will be a HYBRID event:** **Zoom link -** will be posted 1hr before event starts. **Our Speaker** **Ani Møller** Ani Møller is a neurodivergent leadership coach and ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who works exclusively with neurodivergent leaders. Before becoming a coach, Ani worked in technology, transformation and digital delivery, including as an Executive Director leading large teams and multi-million-dollar programs. They were diagnosed ADHD and autistic at 41 following severe burnout, and subsequently trained as an ADHD coach. Their work now brings together lived experience, coaching and decades of leadership and transformation experience to help neurodivergent leaders understand how they work and build more sustainable ways of working and leading.
AI Engineering: From Agents and Harnesses to Production
Wed, Oct 7, 6:30 AM## 🤖 Your AI demo can run. But is it ready for production? You may already have an AI Agent that can call models, use tools and complete tasks. But once it reaches real users, real data and real permissions, new questions begin: * Are the outputs stable enough? * Will your team know when a tool call fails? * Can you explain and evaluate the quality of its decisions? * Can you control latency and cost? * When something goes wrong, should the system pause, roll back or hand the decision to a person? A successful demo only proves that something can work once. A production-ready AI system must also be reliable, testable, observable and clear about its responsibilities. > When an AI Agent enters a real system, how do we make sure it works reliably — and knows when to stop, ask for help or hand over to a human? ## Topic： ## 1.Agenova - elegant agent governance ## 2.Agent Loop, Context management, Agent Harness, Evaluations,MCP ## 3.The Agent Harness: Redefining Security for Autonomous Infrastructure ## 🛠️ What is missing between Demo and Production? Many Agents perform well on a developer’s laptop. The real challenge is making them work consistently under real-world constraints: * Model outputs can change * Tools can fail * Permissions may be limited * Data may be incomplete * User requests may go beyond the system’s boundaries * Teams may struggle to reproduce or understand failures The question is not only whether the model is smart enough. It is whether the whole system is controllable, measurable and ready to improve. We will look at an Agent workflow through four key layers: * **Agent:** How does it plan tasks, use tools, handle failure and ask for human help when needed? * **Harness:** How do tools, orchestration, evaluations, guardrails and human handoffs work together as a testable operating framework? * **Production:** How do we decide whether an AI feature is ready to launch and continue tracking its quality after release? * **Trade-offs:** How should teams balance reliability, observability, latency, cost, security, user experience and responsibility? ## 🔍 This is more than a talk We will work through real workflows and practical exercises: * **Demo-to-Production Ladder** Map the journey from Idea and Prototype to Evaluation, Deployment and Monitoring. Identify what your system is still missing. * **Agent Failure Wall** Explore where Agents are most likely to fail: data, tools, permissions, model outputs or human handoff. * **Harness Design Clinic** Take a real workflow and break down how tools, orchestration, evaluations, guardrails and human handoffs should fit together. * **Production Readiness Roundtable** Discuss the real engineering trade-offs around quality, latency, cost, permissions, security, observability and responsibility. * **30-Day Ship Card** Leave with one practical engineering action or product assumption to test in the next 30 days. You do not need to bring a complete system. A failed tool call, an unreliable Agent workflow or an AI feature you are unsure about launching can all be useful starting points for discussion. **Bring a real problem. Register for free.** ## 👥 Who should attend? * Engineers working on Agent orchestration, RAG, evaluations, deployment or reliability * Data Engineers, Platform Engineers, DevOps professionals, architects and infrastructure leads * Product managers and engineering leaders deciding whether AI features are ready for real business use * Founders and technical builders moving AI products from idea to production * People who have tried RAG, tool calling or Agents and want to strengthen their engineering foundations * Developers and serious learners moving beyond prompt experiments into AI Engineering ## 📍 Event Details **Date:** Wednesday, 7 October 2026 **Time:** 5:30 PM–7:30 PM Melbourne time **Location:** Amazon MEL12 **Address:** Level 12.304, 555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 **Language:** English **Cost:** Free
TechWalking - Networking Event for Tech Professionals
Sat, Oct 24, 11:00 PM**"TechWalking" - Networking + Walking** Are you a tech professional looking to network beyond the screen? Look no further than my upcoming #TechWalking event! Join us for a refreshing walk around the scenic Albert Park Lake. It’s the perfect chance to connect with industry peers while getting in some steps! Check out the video from TechWalking Birthday: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bPiY9UBOtEw We'll kick things off at **10 am sharp** at the Albert Park Fitness Station. Please, don't be late! We're hitting the trail around the lake as soon as we gather. And trust me, you won't want to miss it – unless you're up for a bit of a sprint to catch up! (we're going anti-clockwise) This event is pet and kid-friendly, as long as your little ones and furry friends can manage a 5 km walk, they're more than welcome to join. Looking forward to meeting you all in real life! **TechWalking is free, and always will be.** But keeping the community going takes time, effort, and a few ongoing costs. If you enjoy TechWalking and would like to help us keep it growing, any donation is greatly appreciated: [https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/donate](https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/donate) Join the TechWalking group on LinkedIn! [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/) **TechWalking Community page: [https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/](https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/)** \*\*\* Follow me on LinkedIn for more information: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/) Just moved to Australia? Grab your FREE guide to land your tech job! [https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/](https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/) Subscribe to YouTube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia](https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia)
career + leadership walk + talk @fitzroy gardens
Sat, Oct 24, 12:00 AMAs a quiet woman leader, it's not always easy to find others who understand the challenges of being a quiet achiever trying to perform and be visible in an extrovert-biased workplace. Our monthly walk + talk is an opportunity to combine meaningful conversation (with low or no small talk!) with time in nature + movement (which are mood enhancers and so good for mental health). **WHAT YOU GAIN:** * Share what it's like being a quiet woman leader * Supportively listen to others' stories * Share knowledge, wisdom, resources * Make new friends! * Learn and grow together * Expand your professional network * Gain new ideas and perspectives * Gain courage, inspiration, and motivation **ITINERARY** * 11am: Meet at the entrance of the visitor information centre. * If the weather is fine, we will go for a walk around Fitzroy Gardens. * If it gets wet, we will meet inside KereKere Green Cafe, next to the visitor information centre. * The event finishes at 12.30pm. **GETTING THERE:** The closest train stations are Jolimont and Parliament. **COST:** There is an organizer fee of $5.00 for this event. PayID 0403 413 056 (Serena Low). **COMMUNITY GUIDELINES:** * To keep the activity introvert-friendly, I am capping the number at 8 so it's not overwhelming and everyone gets to talk to at least one person. * We are responsible for the energy we bring. * Come with a heart to give - not just to gain. * Honour your own social battery - if it gets overwhelming for any reason, just say "Thanks, but I have to go now" - and leave. No need for long explanations or apologies. We are all introverts and some of us also have sensory overwhelm, are highly sensitive, have chronic fatigue or social anxiety, or are neurodivergent etc. We get it.
📚 #InPursuit – A Book Club for Builders, Thinkers, and Doers
Fri, Oct 23, 11:30 PM📚 #InPursuit is a book club for entrepreneurs, creatives, and curious minds who know personal growth fuels business growth. **See a lot of RSPVPs and wonder how it works? We'll break up into groups of 6-8 to share our insights, then swap groups after 30-45min so you can maximise learning from everybody!** *Note: this even is not organised by or affiliated with The State Library of Victoria* **That's what #InPursuit is all about** It’s not a traditional book club, it’s a space for people who are actively designing a better life through the pursuit of business, creativity, and personal growth. This event is for anyone #InPursuit of better business, life and relationships. Instead of reading the same book, we each come prepared to share one powerful insight from something we’ve read in the past 3-months. Anything non-fiction that’s moved us forward. Whether it’s a mindset shift, a productivity system, a new philosophy, or just a truth that punched us in the gut. This is a place to unpack it together and hear what others are learning too. We’re not just here to *read*. We’re here to *integrate*. Because when we grow, our business and our lives grow too. **🔍 Why Join? You'll leave with:** * 5–10 fresh insights from books you may never have picked up * Deeper awareness of how others think, lead, and evolve * New connections with people walking a similar path toward purpose, results, and impact This isn’t a lecture. It’s a room full of people building themselves while they build the thing. **📖 How It Works** First time? No pressure to share, just come curious. We'll break up into groups of 6-8 and share our insights, then swap groups so you can maximise the learning! Returning? Bring one idea you’ve read about in the last 3-months and be ready to speak on: 1. What did you learn? 2. How did it shift your perspective about the world or yourself? 3. How has it changed the way you show up or behave? We keep it structured, but flexible. After sharing, we open up to Q&A, personal stories, challenges, and deep dives. Some of the best insights come from the conversations *after* the share. **🧠 Who This Is For** * Entrepreneurs or side-hustlers finding their footing * Business owners, and doers building toward better * Curious minds who love ideas but care more about action * People tired of shallow conversations and hungry for growth If you’re working on something—or becoming someone—this space is for you. It’s a practice ground for people who want to grow forward. We’re all #InPursuit of mastery, momentum, and the kind of success that starts from within. **Map on how to get there** We're in the Create Quarter on the ground level (back right of the Quad as you enter from Swanson St). We'll likely be on a long table together. https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/SLV-EnglishMap_Jan25.pdf
Pathways Working Session
Sun, Oct 11, 3:30 AM**Are you a Toastmaster who is interested in taking advantage of Pathways? Feeling overwhelmed?** All Toastmasters are highly encouraged to take advantage of the [Pathways](https://www.toastmasters.org/education/pathways) educational programmes included in their memberships. However, City Centre Toastmasters recognises that finding time to commit to completing Pathways in a quiet environment can be challenging for busy adults. During these structured sessions, you may get assistance in selecting and joining a Toastmasters Pathway, receive **mentorship** in planning and scheduling your required speeches and tasks, **or simply work** on your online learning objectives quietly and independently with a supportive group. The Pathways each member can choose from include: * **Dynamic Leadership**: Focuses on building skills as a strategic leader, managing conflict, and facilitating change. * **Effective Coaching**: Emphasizes interpersonal communication, mentoring others, and reaching set goals. * **Engaging Humor**: Dedicated to incorporating humor into speeches and engaging audiences effectively. * **Motivational Strategies**: Centers on team building, motivating people, and developing strong communication strategies. * **Persuasive Influence**: Helps build skills in strategic leadership, negotiation, and high-level communication. * **Presentation Mastery**: Concentrates on public speaking fundamentals, confidence-building, and delivering impactful messages. You must be an **active member** of **any Toastmasters club** to participate. You must bring your own **laptop or tablet** to access your Pathways account. Headphones or earbuds are encouraged. Wifi is provided at the Multicultural Hub. You are welcome to bring your lunch or afternoon tea. Please arrive promptly as we must admit participants at the door.
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