Twin Cities Software Symposium
March 6 - 8, 2020
Developer First: A New Technical Leadership Mindset
Saturday - Mar 7 11:00 AM CST - JEFFERSON
Developer First leadership does not depend on accumulating power within a team or company. Instead, it focuses on the needs of the developers, their technical and career growth, and building positive team cultures.
This session will cover 7 different tactics to practice Developer First leadership. These include empowering others, the importance of diversity & inclusion on our dev teams, establishing a positive developer onboarding experience, and how to become an authentic and respected leader.
Participants of this talk will learn how to successfully navigate the complexities of Engineering Leadership; regardless of your title!
Kate Wardin
Senior Engineering Manager @ Netflix
About Kate Wardin
Kate Wardin is an Engineering Manager at Netflix and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She enjoys exploring the psychology of happiness at work and is passionate about building inclusive and high performing teams via people-first leadership. She believes in the power of humor to bring people together to create a positive and cohesive workplace. In her free time, Kate enjoys unwinding by watching The Office or chasing her toddler and dog.