Latest videos
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Rethinking how distributed teams deliver complex tech
Practical patterns for delivering complex work across distributed teams while improving inclusion, decision quality, and team autonomy.
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The shadow culture: Why engineering principles fail under load
Why engineering principles collapse under pressure, and how redesigning systems makes the right behavior the easy default.
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Reading the game: Mental skills for high-performing engineering teams
A relatable look at how reading team dynamics, stress signals, and motivation unlocks stronger performance than technical skill alone.
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Designing neuro-inclusive incident management
Learn how small, intentional changes to incident management reduce cognitive load, support neurodivergent engineers, and strengthen system reliability.
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AI killed the coding interviews. Here’s what Meta built instead
How Meta replaced traditional coding interviews with AI-native hiring that measures adaptability, communication, and real-world engineering judgment.
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Platform engineering for developers, architects & the rest of us (AI agents)
AI is raising the stakes for platform engineering. Learn how to build self-service platforms that support developers and AI systems safely.
Highlights from our conferences
Measure for Change
Picking metrics is one thing. But the harder decisions lie in what to do with them afterward.
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Drive product gaps as an engineering leader
Discover practical strategies for engineering leaders to influence product development effectively, even in the absence of strong product management and a clear company vision.
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Growth in a downturn
In this talk, Smruti Patel asks, if hyper-growth is marked by spending more to make more, what does building for enduring growth look like?
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Idea to Innovation
Join me as we embark on a journey to dissect the anatomy of innovation, uncover strategies to unlock the full potential of ideas, and transform them into impactful realities. Let’s build a strong culture of innovation, and make sure that it is not just a buzzword but a tangible outcome.
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Slack enterprise key management: Senior to staff lessons
Explore the key lessons and skills Audrei gained during their first Staff+ project, Slack Enterprise Key Management. This talk offers insights for anyone growing in their Staff+ career.
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Requirements [Citation needed]
A reflective talk on questioning “requirements,” exposing assumptions, and reducing costly missteps through honesty, clarity, and adaptability.
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Guiding mentees on the path to distinguished engineering
Discover how to mentor engineers toward Distinguished roles by developing technical excellence, strategic impact, and organizational influence.
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All of this has happened before
A mother-daughter conversation revealing how past tech trends mirror today’s AI hype and what we can learn.
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From friction to function: Strengthening the product-engineering alliance
Learn practical strategies to turn product-engineering friction into alignment through better prioritization, communication, and shared decision-making.
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Interviewing in the age of AI
Rethink technical interviews for an AI-enhanced world by focusing on timeless engineering skills and real-world problem solving.
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In partnership with DXLeadership in AI-assisted engineering
Learn leadership strategies for AI-assisted engineering, focusing on adoption productivity, psychological safety, and responsible AI use.
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Beyond the hype: What test automation really costs
Test automation promises speed and savings, but this talk reveals the hidden costs and how to avoid common strategic pitfalls.
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The uncomfortable middle: Growing as a Director in uncertain times
Grow as a leader of leaders through reorgs, role shifts, and team tensions in the messy middle of uncertainty.
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Plugging in power: Understanding how tech careers are shaped by power dynamics
Explore how hidden power dynamics shape tech careers and learn to recognize, navigate, and harness power to advance effectively.
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A reality check on AI’s impact on business transformation
Discover how AI unlocks high-value opportunities beyond code generation, transforming businesses and maximizing the impact of engineering time.
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Finding the spark: Unlocking growth potential on your team
Learn a practical framework to spot different growth needs on your team and support each person’s development effectively.
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Tech lead to manager – a blueprint for successful transition
Navigate the shift from tech lead to manager with a clear roadmap, practical tools, and strategies for early success.
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Predictable is better than fast
Explore how prioritizing predictability over speed leads to more sustainable progress, stronger teams, and faster outcomes in the long run.
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Pay your (conflict) debts on time
Learn how unresolved conflict quietly erodes teams and how to tackle it early with clear and constructive leadership practices.
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Building ethical AI: Transparency, bias mitigation, and trust
Explore how to build trustworthy, human-centered AI by prioritizing transparency and effectively mitigating bias, discrimination, and ethical risks.
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In partnership with WarpFrom Prompt to Production: Making AI Work in Your Development Flow
Discover how to move beyond prompt experiments and design AI-first workflows that boost developer productivity and collaboration.
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From hallucinations to hard truths: Real lessons in production AI
Learn crucial lessons from a year of scaling AI in FinTech: what broke, what burned, and what we’d do differently.
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All of this has happened before
A mother-daughter conversation revealing how past tech trends mirror today’s AI hype and what we can learn.
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Tackling tech debt
A seasoned CTO shares strategies and lessons on identifying, communicating, and effectively tackling tech debt across diverse companies.
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Leading without committing: Managing teams outside your tech stack
Learn how to lead engineering teams outside your expertise by building trust, enabling growth, and empowering without micromanaging.
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In partnership with incident.ioBeyond the code: hiring for cultural alignment
Learn strategies to assess cultural alignment in engineering hiring, balancing technical skills with authentic evaluation of team fit.
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Estimation is a waste of time
Learn to replace inaccurate estimates with data-driven probabilistic forecasting, dramatically improving delivery predictability and stakeholder relationships.
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No one needs me (and that’s the point)
Learn how to build autonomous teams that thrive without you, so you can focus on higher-impact leadership work.
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Leading sustainably when everything is on fire
Learn how to lead effectively in chaos by building organizational capital and adapting your mindset for tough times.