Session Spotlight

Beyond the Classroom: Your Early Years as a Software Engineer

The session will focus on the following areas: 1. Project specific skills - Reflecting on existing processes and documentation - Deep diving into your projects - Embracing ambiguity within your project work - Technical deep dive - Understanding the business needs - Acknowledging the complexities of project planning 2. Soft skills - Establishing expectations - Practicing clear, effective, and efficient communication - The art of asking questions 3. The frustrating parts - Context switching - Tackling technical debt 4. Your career in a post-pandemic world - Working in distributed teams - Maintaining a work-life balance Prerequisite knowledge: Just a healthy curiosity for how to set yourself up for success in your new tech role! Target audience: This talk is intended for interns, new grads and junior engineers (1-2 years of experience). Learning outcomes: 1. Structure your approach to best assimilate within your new work environment. 2. Exemplify the importance of non-technical skills required to be successful as a software engineer. 3. Learn what to expect in your day-to-day work and recommendations on how to best thrive and flourish in your role.