Katrin Lehmann shares her unconventional journey into tech, starting with economics and learning programming on the job with a focus on data migration and master data.
The decision to move from SAP to Mercedes-Benz was driven by a desire for new challenges and the appeal of working with tangible, innovative products.
The CIO is responsible for all enterprise IT, from employee devices and production plant software to cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure, excluding in-car systems.
Mercedes-Benz scales agile practices using the SAFe framework and improves developer experience through continuous feedback, surveys, and providing a central platform for all engineering teams.
The entire leadership team dedicates one hour every Friday to hands-on learning and reverse mentoring sessions with internal tech experts to stay current with AI.
The demand for software is growing so rapidly that AI tools will be essential for boosting developer productivity to meet future needs, evolving the role rather than eliminating it.
To retain top talent and foster innovation, Europe needs to increase investment in the tech sector and cultivate a culture that is more accepting of risk.
Aspiring tech leaders are encouraged to embrace technology, learn continuously, and build their ventures in Europe to help the region's ecosystem flourish.
A series of rapid-fire questions reveals personal preferences on work habits, technology choices, cars, and who she would have dinner with.
24:07Mike Butcher, Jürgen Müller, Katrin Lehmann & Tobias Regenfuss
43:05Kenneth Auchenberg & Christian Heilmann
38:12Daniel Graff & Andreas Wittmann
18:05Katrin Lehmann & Magnus Östberg
30:30Kai Mueller & Sebastian Luxem
48:54Oliver Zimmert
44:20Cassidy Williams
21:47Rahima Yakoob
Jobs that call for the skills explored in this talk.
Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH
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