leadership
The Principal Engineer’s Path: Skills, Strategies, and Lessons Learned
Monday Apr 7 / 10:35AM BST
In many organizations, the role of Principal Engineer is considered the highest level of the ‘individual contributor’ career path. But careers aren’t like ladders—short, straight, and evenly spaced. Instead, they’re long, winding, and often challenging journeys.
Sophie Weston
Principal Engineer @ClearBank, Co-Organizer of DevOpsDays London & FastFlowConf
Architecture in the Lead: Scaling Today, Shaping Tomorrow
Monday Apr 7 / 10:35AM BST
The BBC’s websites and apps handled well over 100 million visitors in 2024, with 40 million people arriving on UK Election night alone. That’s a lot of scale for an architecture to handle, but it’s just the beginning.
Matthew Clark
Head Of Architecture for the @BBC's Digital Products, 25+ Years Developing Online Software
Ian Arundale
Lead Architect for the @BBC's Digital Products, 20+ Years in Software Engineering
Achieving a Culture That Works: Inclusive Leadership that Drives Lasting Success
Tuesday Apr 8 / 03:55PM BST
Join Matthew as he explores the essential role of inclusive leadership in building high-trust, resilient, and engaged teams. Drawing from real-world experience, this talk will uncover how leaders can create a culture that not only motivates but sustains long-term success.
Matthew Card
Software Engineering Manager @BBC, 16+ Years in Software Engineering
Beyond the Code: Hiring for Cultural Alignment
Tuesday Apr 8 / 01:35PM BST
Technical interviews typically focus on coding skills, but cultural alignment is equally crucial for team success.
Alicia Collymore
Senior Engineering Manager @Incident.io, Dedicated to Leading Teams That Deliver Impactful Software