Date
May 28, 2025 12:40 pm
Duration
80 min
Location
Lucerna Café
Looking for expert advice or just a friendly chat with someone who’s been there, and done that? Drop by the Mentor Café and meet top industry professionals who are happy to share their insights, experiences, and maybe even a few insider tips. Whether you have a burning question, need guidance on your career, or just want to expand your network, this is the perfect place to connect.
Our mentors are happy to help with:
Daria: Education #AIdev #ProductManagement
Michal: #Backend #SoftwareArchitecture #TeamLead #LowLevel #Efficiency #Readability
Milan: #DesignLeadership #DesignStrategy #UXMaturity #EarlyDiscovery #DesignerGrowth #DesignOps
Not sure how to start the conversation? No problem! Here are some Icebreaker questions you can ask:
Professional questions
- Has there been a defining “aha!” moment in your career?
- What skills in your field are most valuable in today’s job market?
- How do you stay up to date with industry trends and new technologies?
- What frameworks or tools do you use to make better decisions?
- How do you handle failure or setbacks in your work?
Personal / Lighthearted questions
- If you weren’t in your current career, what would you love to be doing instead?
- Have you ever had a travel experience that completely changed your perspective?
- What’s the most random or unexpected thing that brings you joy?
- Do you have a favourite productivity hack or daily ritual?
- If you could invent a piece of technology to make your life easier, what would it be?
Come say hi, share a coffee, and spark a conversation that could change your perspective—or even your path.
Daria Hvizdalova
Director, AI skills & learning
42 London
Daria bridges the gap between technology and nonprofits, specialising in the intersection of applied AI and education. She provides expert guidance on navigating learning and development (L&D) options to help you (and your team) enhance your AI skills.
Michal Artazov
Team Leader & Lead Backend Developer
signageOS
Michal Artazov is a software developer specialising in Linux-based applications and backend cloud architecture. With a deep passion for Linux, Docker, AWS, and other cutting-edge technologies, he thrives in building robust and scalable systems. Preferring to work behind the scenes, Michal focuses on creating efficient, reliable, and high-performing solutions that power modern applications.
Milan Chvojka
Head of Design
2FRESH
Milan is a designer and leader with over 25 years of experience in digital products and services. In recent years, he has focused on design leadership, strategy, and helping designers grow in their careers. His passion is the early stage of projects — when teams make crucial decisions about what direction to take. He shares his experience from tech companies, startups, and government organizations as a lecturer and mentor.
