How to Become a Lead Software Engineer with Alex Sydorenko

Becoming a Lead Software Engineer means stepping into a role where your impact is multiplied through people and projects. In this session, I’ll share my own journey and proven strategies for transitioning from a strong individual contributor to a trusted leader.

We’ll cover:

• Leading projects end-to-end and owning delivery
• Guiding technical direction and making architecture decisions
• Building trust and alignment with stakeholders
• Coaching and mentoring engineers to grow under your leadership
• Balancing coding with leadership responsibilities

You’ll leave with clarity on what it really takes to become a Lead SE and how to prepare yourself for that role.