#5 j-tech meetup by j-labs
Trust, Transform, Thrive: Unlocking the Power of Zero Trust Architecture, Strategic Scaling, and AI for Sustainability
Join our meetup, during which we will share our experience! We want to show you our perspective and get to know yours as well. Our j-labs values are reliability and substance; we focus on technology and knowledge-sharing. We don't keep it to ourselves!
At the event, you will have the opportunity to meet new faces while enjoying a variety of refreshing drinks and delicious food options available at the buffet.
All presentations will be conducted in English.
Date
Wednesday, 16th of April 2025 at 18:00
Agenda
18:00 Registration and welcome drinks 🥂
18:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks 👋
18:40 1st presentation:
Zero Trust Architecture: Simplifying Security for Modern Cloud Systems
| Piotr Staśkiewicz, Principal Software Engineer at j-labs
19:10 Coffee break ☕
19:30 2nd presentation:
From Sprint to Strategy: Scaling Execution to Enterprise Impact
| Peter Balogh, Head of PMO, ex Santander, BMW, Vodafone, HP, NAMA, Ergo, Wirecard, PagoNxt
20:00 Coffee break ☕
20:20 3rd presentation:
Sustainability & AI: How AI impacts sustainability and how AI can drive positive impact for companies and products
| Sebastian Gier, Managing Director at Footprint Intelligence
20:50 j-tech quiz 🧠
21:00 Networking and warm dinner 🍴
Place
smartvillage Bogenhausen, Rosenkavalierplatz 13, 81925 München
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Presentations
1st presentation
Zero Trust Architecture: Simplifying Security for Modern Cloud Systems
In a world where cyber threats evolve daily and remote work is the norm, traditional security approaches are showing their age. This presentation cuts through the complexity of modern security challenges to explain how Zero Trust Architecture offers a practical, effective framework for protecting your cloud systems.
Learn how leading organizations are moving beyond perimeter-based security to a model where nothing is automatically trusted — not users, devices, or networks — yet the user experience remains seamless. Discover straightforward strategies to implement these principles in your environment without breaking the bank or overwhelming your team.
Whether you're new to cloud security or looking to strengthen existing systems, you'll walk away with actionable insights to make your organization more secure against today's threats.
Piotr Staśkiewicz
Principal Software Engineer at j-labs
Principal Software Engineer and Architect with 9 years of hands-on experience in e-commerce, logistics and finance. Crafts systems where protection and usability go hand in hand. Believes in building security that works with business needs, not against them. Enjoys breaking down complex ideas into clear, actionable steps. Values practical solutions over perfect theories. Dedicated to helping teams integrate security naturally into their development process without unnecessary complexity.
2nd presentation
From Sprint to Strategy: Scaling Execution to Enterprise Impact
In an industry where only about 30% of organizations successfully scale agile beyond team-level, this session reveals the ingredients of an enterprise execution ecosystem that connects daily sprints to C-suite strategies. We will bust the most prevailing myths that prevent scaling and venture into the possibilities AI brings to this field.
Peter Balogh
Head of PMO, ex Santander, BMW, Vodafone, HP, NAMA, Ergo, Wirecard, PagoNxt
Peter has 25+ years of experience as a Head of PMO, Program Director, and Technology Leader, specializing in strategic program delivery, agile transformation, and cross-border portfolio management across different sectors likeFintech, automotive, banking/payments, telecommunications, retail, and SaaS.
He’s a Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) and PMI PMP with 10 years of experience building and leading high-performing PMO teams from scratch, accelerating project delivery by 20%+ and ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.
Throughout his career, he worked with: Santander, BMW, Citi, Vodafone, McDonald’s, HP, NAMA, Ergo, Wirecard, PagoNxt.
3rd presentation
Sustainability & AI: How AI impacts sustainability and how AI can drive positive impact for companies and products
Discover how digital innovation and AI can drive sustainability in Sebastian Gier’s talk, where you'll learn why these technologies are essential for reducing emissions in the digital sector. Uncover strategies to assess and improve sustainability KPIs, foster positive change, and generate measurable impact. Embrace AI-driven solutions to align with sustainability regulations and make a real difference for your organization and the environment.
Sebastian Gier
Managing Director at Footprint Intelligence
Sebastian, an award-winning Creative Director, is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Footprint Intelligence, an AI-driven sustainability platform for emission analysis and compliant reporting. With 20+ design and innovation awards, including BusinessElite 40under40, he has spoken globally on design and sustainability and worked with brands like BMW, Bosch, and Harvard.
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