Backwards Compatible - Lessons from a Quarter Century in Software

Explore a seasoned software professional's journey through a quarter-century in the industry in this insightful conference talk. Gain valuable lessons learned from implementing enterprise applications at Accenture in the 1990s to managing staff engineering at GitHub. Discover essential insights for both individual contributors and engineering managers, gleaned from real-world experiences and challenges. Learn how to apply these lessons to become "backwards compatible" with future industry trends and personal growth. Benefit from the speaker's reflections on what advice they would give to their past self, offering a unique perspective on navigating a successful career in software development.