Early-Career Tech Guidance

This session is for software engineers, students, and early-career professionals

who want clarity on their career direction and growth.

We’ll cover:

• Choosing the right technical direction (backend, AI, systems, etc.)

• How to stand out early in your career

• What skills and projects actually matter

• How to think in terms of impact, not just tasks

• Common mistakes I see early engineers make

This is based on real industry experience, not generic advice.

Please come prepared with:

• Your current role or background

• What you’re confused about or optimizing for