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.
From this track
Systems Thinking for Building Resilient Engineering Organizations
Monday Nov 18 / 10:35AM PST
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.
Michelle Alexander
VP Engineering @Fanatics, Previously Platform and Product Engineering Leader @SeatGeek and @Spotify, Engineering Roots in Mobile Development
What to Pack for Your GenAI Adventure
Monday Nov 18 / 11:45AM PST
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.
Soledad Alborno
Sr. Product Manager @Google, Building Transformative AI Experiences, Latina in Tech
Built to Outlast: Cultivating a Culture of Resilience
Monday Nov 18 / 01:35PM PST
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.
Kathleen Vignos
VP, Software Engineering @Capital One, Previously Engineering Director @Twitter and @WIRED, Mentor, Facilitator, Speaker, 25+ Years in Tech
Exploring the Unintended Consequences of Automation in Software
Monday Nov 18 / 02:45PM PST
Automation is ubiquitous—it is entwined in our daily lives in ways that we aren’t always aware of.
Courtney Nash
Internet Incident Librarian & Research Analyst, Previously @Verica, @Holloway, @Fastly, @O’Reilly Media, @Microsoft, & @Amazon
Achieving Sustainable Mental Peace at Work Using GenAI
Monday Nov 18 / 03:55PM PST
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.
John Gesimondo
Senior Software Engineer @Netflix
Unconference: Sociotechnical Resilience
Monday Nov 18 / 05:05PM PST
