SESSION + Live Q&A
Secrets of a Strong Engineering Culture
Engineers today have many choices about where they work. A big determinant is the engineering culture - an aspect that reaches across the full stack. As a technical leader, what can you do to influence, change and build a stronger engineering culture?
In this talk, Patrick will explore the building blocks of engineering culture, share examples of how he has enabled and transformed the engineering culture of many teams and organisations and how it can positively change the full stack.
Unlock the secrets of a strong engineering culture and leave with knowing what areas you can focus on, ideas on what you can implement and understand how other companies have built strong engineering cultures.
Speaker
Patrick Kua
Tech Leader, former CTO/Chief Scientist
Patrick Kua is a seasoned technology leader with almost 20 years of experience. His personal passion is accelerating the growth and success of tech organisations and technical leaders. He has had many years of hands-on experience, leading, managing and improving complex organisations and software...
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Location
Churchill, G flr.
Track
Driving Full Cycle Engineering Teams at Every Level
Topics
CultureHigh Performing TeamsSelf-organizing TeamDeveloper ExperienceShare
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