Date
May 28, 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:
👋 Isabella: EngineeringManagement #TeamLeadership #FeedbackCulture #DifficultConversations #RemoteTeams #HiringManagers #CareerGrowth #TeamDynamics
👋 Martin Š: #TestAutomation #AIInTesting #QualityEngineering #Playwright #SoftwareTesting #QALeadership
👋 Martin B.: #UXDesign #HCD #UserResearch #DesignSystems #3DPrinting
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.
Isabella Růžičková
👋 Isabella Růžičková, Engineering Manager @emplifi_io
— WebExpo Conference - May 27-29, 2026 (@webexpo) May 20, 2026
📆 Thursday, May 28 at 12:40 pm
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Engineering manager
Emplifi
Isabella is an Engineering Manager focused on building high-performing teams and helping people become confident leaders. She has extensive experience leading remote, cross-cultural groups and collaborating with software architects. Isabella specialises in cultivating strong feedback cultures and navigating complex situations. She is always happy to discuss the transition into management, handling difficult conversations, and evaluating technical talent.
Martin Škarbala
👋 Martin Škarbala, Staff QA Engineer @supernova_io
— WebExpo Conference - May 27-29, 2026 (@webexpo) May 20, 2026
📆 Thursday, May 28 at 12:40 pm
👉 https://t.co/fWQVDp2zaF#TestAutomation #AIInTesting #QualityEngineering pic.twitter.com/HY012yNLMU
Staff QA engineer
Supernova.io
He is a QA engineer focused on modern test automation and leveraging AI to build smarter, more reliable testing solutions. He led large QA teams at Kiwi.com, driving quality strategy at scale and helping shift towards automation. Today, he combines hands-on engineering with leadership and teaching, sharing practical insights that help teams adopt efficient, forward-thinking approaches to software quality.
Martin Baránek
Senior Product Designer
Prusa Research
With over 9 years of experience, Martin has been shaping both digital and physical products with human-centered design approaches with background in EduTech, HR Tech, and FinTech. He has contributed his expertise to a multitude of products, including Jobs, Atmoskop, Spirit Design System, Techloop, Seduo and financial apps. Fueled by his passion for inspiring others, Martin shares his knowledge through lectures and mentorships at Czechitas' Digital Academy. Martin enthusiastically imparts knowledge on designing for various markets and carrying out his passion for user research in agile environments.