Dr. Stephen A Salaka
Stephen "The IT Doctor" Salaka
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Stephen Salaka has spent decades navigating the tech world, from coding in the trenches to orchestrating chaos in boardrooms. With a career spanning industry giants like Tesla and Boeing, and even a stint in Japan where he discovered that debugging international systems is oddly similar to navigating karaoke nights, Stephen has seen it all.
Armed with an arsenal of experience in software engineering and leadership, he’s mastered the fine art of herding cats (a.k.a. software developers) while keeping billion-dollar projects afloat. These days, he’s busy mentoring others to avoid his career missteps—or at least to make their own in style. When he’s not juggling the tech world’s endless quirks, you’ll find him reflecting on how his life somehow ended up as a mash-up of "Silicon Valley" and a poorly dubbed anime.
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Welcome to the Dark Side: The Thrills and Trials of Transitioning to Tech Leadership
Making the leap from software engineering to leadership isn’t just a career move—it’s a journey into uncharted territory. In this electrifying talk, discover what it truly means to transition from building code to building teams. We’ll dive headfirst into the thrills and trials of leadership: learning how to let go of the keyboard, mastering the art of delegation, and shifting your focus from solving problems to enabling people.
Explore the challenges of balancing technical expertise with soft skills, navigating imposter syndrome, and embracing failure as your greatest teacher. Along the way, we’ll uncover why communication is the most powerful tool in your arsenal and how to thrive in the chaos of leading dynamic technology teams.
If you’re ready to step into the unknown, wield your influence, and make a lasting impact, then buckle up—this is your invitation to the dark side of tech leadership.
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