Track host
About the track
As GenAI comes into everyday use and Quantum Computing demands new ways of software programming, organizations have to "adopt and adapt" accordingly. This inherent tension in the human-technology system causes stressors with shifting priorities, changing requirements and constant demand for new skills, leading to a decline in wellbeing and burnout. This track explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping traditional leadership models, and the skills required for ICs as well as engineering leaders to effectively shape their skills and guide teams in the age of AI. It will dive into the tactical actions that teams and engineering leaders have taken to build a robust system that is adaptable and resilient.
The day in the host's words
Sessions in this track
Monday 18 November. 6 sessions per track, chosen and introduced by the Track Host.
10:35 Seacliff ABC Session Change Management Systems Thinking for Building Resilient Engineering Organizations Michelle Alexander VP Engineering @Fanatics, Previously Platform and Product Engineering Leader @SeatGeek and @Spotify, Engineering Roots in Mobile Development The introduction of mainstream LLMs is not only changing the products we build, it's also changing the way we build those products, the way we hire and the way we build our teams. 11:45 Seacliff ABC Session Generative AI What to Pack for Your GenAI Adventure Soledad Alborno Sr. Product Manager @Google, Building Transformative AI Experiences, Latina in Tech Get ready for an exciting adventure into the uncharted territory of GenAI product development! This presentation will unpack the essential tools and skills you need to thrive in this new era. 13:35 Seacliff ABC Session Resilience Built to Outlast: Cultivating a Culture of Resilience Kathleen Vignos VP, Software Engineering @Capital One, Previously Engineering Director @Twitter and @WIRED, Mentor, Facilitator, Speaker, 25+ Years in Tech In the tech industry, where the only constant is change, the companies and individuals who survive the longest are those who have learned to reinvent themselves over and over again by learning to thrive in chaos and uncertainty. 14:45 Ballroom A Session Exploring the Unintended Consequences of Automation in Software Courtney Nash Co-founder @The VOID, Previously @Verica, @Holloway, @Fastly, @O’Reilly Media, @Microsoft, & @Amazon Automation is ubiquitous—it is entwined in our daily lives in ways that we aren’t always aware of. 15:55 Ballroom BC Session Mental Health Achieving Sustainable Mental Peace at Work Using GenAI John Gesimondo Senior Software Engineer @Netflix This presentation explores how generative AI technology can be leveraged to enhance mental health and build sustainable mental peace in high-pressure work environments, particularly for achievement-oriented and neurodivergent individuals. 17:05 Seacliff D Unconference Unconference: Sociotechnical ResilienceQCon San Francisco 2024 is a three day conference for senior software engineers, architects and team leads. An international program committee of working engineers selects every session. Patterns and practices, not products and pitches.