Overview
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Explore essential strategies for building a successful developer career in this insightful 48-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Learn from Helen Scott and Sven Peters as they share two decades of experience working in various technology companies. Discover the importance of personal branding, navigate different career paths including management roles, understand the distinctions between mentoring and sponsoring, and gain valuable advice on self-care to prevent burnout. Delve into topics such as career progression, engineering management, team leadership, and specialized roles like Staff, Principal, and Distinguished Engineers. Gain insights on continuous learning, training opportunities, team-based learning, and mentorship. Understand the developer universe, explore salary considerations, and acquire essential skills for career advancement. This talk goes beyond coding, emphasizing the significance of personal growth and interpersonal relationships in crafting a fulfilling developer career.
Syllabus
Introduction
Nicholas Cage
Sven Peters
Judith Astrid
Career Path
Engineering Managers
Team Managers
Different career paths
Staff Principle and Distinguished Engineer
Developer Universe
Find Out
Career Pass
Why do you need a personal brand
Should Sven stay on TikTok
Examples
Constantly Learn
Training
Learning as a team
Give you the opportunity to learn
Developer salaries
Developer skills
Mentoring
How to be mentored
Taught by
Devoxx