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Beyond Tech’s Season 2 Premiere with David Amaro

Cláudia Turpin · November 20, 2024

Welcome to Beyond Tech Season 2! First up, meet our new host: Patrícia Afonso, a savvy digital analyst with a passion for all things tech. In the season opener, Patricia sits down with Lead Digital Analyst David Amaro to dive into his journey, discuss how insights shape business strategy, and explore the future of the field as AI takes center stage. If you’re curious about how numbers, strategy, and innovation drive both big decisions and everyday operations, this episode is a must-watch!

Magnus Östberg’s Lisbon Stopover: Exclusive Insights from Our Chief Software Officer

Cláudia Turpin · November 18, 2024

Ahead of his appearance at Web Summit for two highly anticipated sessions, Magnus Östberg stopped by the Mercedes-Benz.io office in Lisbon. There, the Chief Software Officer at Mercedes-Benz hosted an exclusive hybrid session for our MB.ioneers. The event began with a keynote that offered a glimpse into the future of automotive technology, highlighting cutting-edge software developments and AI-driven innovations. A lively Q&A session followed, where no topic was off-limits, leaving everyone energised and inspired.

A New Joiner’s Perspective: Experiencing Our PitStop as a Social Media Intern

Adriana Vicente · November 14, 2024

Our Pitstops are a highlight of the year for many MB.ioneers. These gatherings bring the Tribe together, offering chances to reflect, engage in meaningful dialogue, and create lasting memories. While the format may differ, the purpose remains the same: deepening our connections and strengthening our Tribe spirit. As a first-timer, I was immediately struck by the warmth and energy of the community — an experience I won’t forget!

Shifting Gears: Finding Fulfilment in a New Career

Cláudia Turpin · November 8, 2024

If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d end up working in internal communications, I probably would have laughed. As a lifestyle journalist, my days were filled with researching trends, interviewing fascinating people, and writing stories for readers to escape into or learn from. But life, as it often does, had other plans. Fast forward to today, and my role couldn’t look more different. Now, I focus on engaging my fellow MB.ioneers (as we call ourselves at Mercedes-Benz.io), promoting company culture, and crafting messages that bring our digital tribe together from the inside out.

From Burnout to Balance: Key Lessons Learned

Pedro Silva · November 6, 2024

The journey through burnout can feel like a slow drain, where every small frustration and unmet expectation chips away at your energy. For me, this realization came during my time at a previous company, where I navigated a dysfunctional team and faced mounting pressures. The pandemic only magnified these challenges, forcing many of us to re-evaluate our work, relationships, and mental resilience. In this post, I’ll share my personal experience of reaching a breaking point, along with the hard-won lessons and the steps I took to recharge my “mental battery.”

Konsist: The Game-Changer Your Kotlin Project Needs

Tiago Santos · October 31, 2024

How Feedback Fuels a Growth Mindset in Design

Olga Lopatina · October 29, 2024

As an experience designer, I regularly receive feedback, which plays a crucial role in my work. It comes from multiple sources—users, peers, and stakeholders—shaping the products and experiences I help create. In addition to my work, I also teach students, which requires me to provide high-quality feedback. So I'm on both ends of this "feedback" transaction.

What the Heck is a Community of Practice? Explaining My Job to Grandma

Gonçalo Marques · October 25, 2024

I often get asked, "What exactly is a Community of Practice (CoP)?" or "What do you mean by CoP Lead role?". Well, if you're curious about these questions, you're in the right place! I have decided to break this down in a post to use as future reference.

The Intern Experience: Learning and Growing at MB.io

Cláudia Turpin · October 23, 2024

At Mercedes-Benz.io, we are committed to nurturing the talent of tomorrow. One of the ways we achieve this is through our annual summer internship programme, where we welcome bright, talented individuals eager to embark on a journey of growth and learning. This presents an opportunity to dive into the core of our work, collaborating with teams daily to develop technological solutions for marketing, sales and customer services for Mercedes-Benz Cars, reaching users in over 60 countries worldwide. Talk about shaping the future of automotive technology!

Agile Methodologies and the Future of Tech with Karina Ivanenko: A Beyond Tech Series

Patrícia Fernandes · October 16, 2024

Our last "Beyond Tech" episode from season 1 featured Karina Ivanenko, a lead agile technologist and Engineering Manager at Mercedes-Benz.io, and a very insightful discussion on agile methods and their impact on development teams.