Overview
The industry moves so fast, with new and shiny technologies launching every day. What should you pick to focus on? How can you stay relevant? Especially in the age of LLMs and rapidly improving AI technologies, is it still possible to differentiate yourself and grow a successful career as a software engineer? The answer is a resounding yes, but it won’t be easy.
In this session with Arthur Maltson, let’s discuss a few examples of how the industry pendulum swings back and forth, how old technologies become new again, and how to spot foundational concepts in trends. You’ll walk away with a few ideas how to build your own foundation to stand on and differentiate yourself as you grow as a software engineer.
Objective
Build your own foundation to stand on and grow your software engineering career.
Five Things Audience Members Will Learn
- How the industry is like a pendulum swinging back and forth
- Ways to spot the common trends and knowing when to re-evaluate
- Methods of identifying the foundational principles in your day to day work
- How to focus and hone your specific skills
- How to differentiate yourself as you grow
Target Audience
Any software engineer, though junior and intermediate engineers would benefit the most.
