Kevin Goldsmith
Kevin Goldsmith has been a developer, software architect, technology manager, and senior technology executive for over 28 years. He is the Chief Technology Officer at Anaconda, overseeing innovation for Anaconda’s current open-source and commercial offerings, as well as developing new solutions to bring data science practitioners together with innovators, vendors, and thought leaders in the industry.
Formerly, Kevin was the Chief Technology Officer at Onfido; Chief Technology Officer at Avvo; the Vice President of Engineering, Consumer at Spotify; a Director of Engineering at Adobe Systems; and, development lead at Microsoft.
The path from Director to CTO: How to follow it, or how to mentor it
This talk is aimed at both aspiring Chief Technology Officers and those who are in a position to mentor future CTOs. Explore the journey from a Director of Engineering role to a CTO, focusing on the skills and experiences needed for this transition and how experienced leaders can guide others on this path.
How do you keep growing when you are the leader of the organization?
Develop a framework for you to keep improving your skillset while in a senior leadership role
Firing like a human
Chief Technology Officer at Anaconda talks about the tricky firing process and how to get it right. Learn about the safeguards that allow you to make this tough choice confidently and compassionately.
Raising the subject of raises
This talk gives some practical advice and things to keep in mind when you are considering what type of pay raise to make. I’ll also provide some points to make the salary discussions in your performance reviews easier.
Every decision creates a policy
How to be consistent with your peers when making decisions
Addressing the challenges of partially distributed engineering teams
What to consider when approaching a new normal.
When, why, and how to stop coding as your day job
Make sure that you aren't the developer holding your team back
Building and conveying vision
Until a certain point in your career you’re likely to be told the strategy for your company. If you need guidance, you’re able to look up to the people above you.
Failing smarter and learning faster in engineering
Software development has been evolving. When I started in the industry, working at companies like Microsoft, we would bet many person-years of development and many millions of dollars into the development of products that would sometimes be hits and sometimes be total duds
Finding the right ingredients for the perfect engineering team
A great team is like a great dish, balanced flavors, tastes, textures and smells combine to create something unique and delicious.
Using Agile Techniques to Build a More Inclusive Team
Building psychological safety in your teams is critical if you want them to perform at their best.
Presenting to executives
Kevin Goldsmith shares strategies for planning your presentation, handling unexpected questions and following up afterward when pitching to executives at your company.
Building a vernacular with your engineering team
How you and your team can speak the same language
Strategies for creating an environment of continuous learning
How to prioritize the development of your engineers.
Strategies for creating cultures of innovation in engineering teams
How can exploration, research, and experimentation help your team lead the way?
Taking a thoughtful approach to the job search process
Does starting a job search fill you with fear? Have you taken roles in the past that you’ve regretted?
The importance of happiness
Every leader knows that employee happiness is important, but how important is it?
A resignation can be an opportunity
How you can learn from a resignation to improve your organization
Crafting a mission and vision for your team
As you progress in seniority as a leader, the time horizon of your work progressively gets longer.
Making the right salary decisions for your engineering team
You make a hire for your team. The person wants 20% more than anyone else. Should you give it to them?
