PyConES 2022

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Demystifying stepping down. Reversing a career in Software.
2022-10-01 , Katherine Johnson (Teoría 7)
Language: English

The industry tends to present career progression in a very structured way. It seems that progress is to move up in the career ladder. Is there a way down too?

This is an inspirational talk about a career in Software. A journey that will show that a career in tech can be a dynamic and flexible path full of avenues to explore. I will talk about how I became an Engineering Manager and why I decided to step down to become an Individual Contributor.


During this talk I will talk about how I became an Engineering Manager. What mistakes I made during my career and what I learned from them. I will talk about job satisfaction and what it means. Show what I have valued and why I took the decision to become an IC after 4 years as EM.
I hope what I share will inspire people in different stages in their careers and show them that even when they think they are not advancing they are.


Level of your proposal

Intermedio

Topic

Comunidad, sociedad y cultura

Software engineer with 10+ year of experience. Currently working for Bloomberg LP. I have had different roles including engineering manager for 3 years.