Merissa Badenhorst
SOLIDitech Software Project Lead
Cape Town, South Africa
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Merissa is a results-driven Software Engineer Team Lead with 8 years of experience in the field, including 3 years successfully leading teams. Her passion for technology, which began at a young age, is now perfectly complemented by the advanced management skills honed in a secondary role: mother of two.
She advocates that the extreme triage, conflict resolution, and hyper-efficiency mastered through motherhood provide a distinct competitive advantage in software leadership. She is dedicated to challenging industry bias and inspiring women in tech to confidently pursue high-level leadership without compromise.
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Becoming a Team Lead in Tech: Personal Experience and Practical Advice
Professionals in the technology industry often find
themselves considering a transition from individual contributor
roles to leadership positions. This shift can be challenging, as it involves taking on a range of new responsibilities.
In this talk, I will explore my personal experience navigating this transition and offer practical suggestions for successfully transitioning into a new lead role.
Specifically, I will focus on the following topics:
● Soft skills required for a new leadership role
● Strategies for working with a diverse team, including techniques for resolving conflicts
● The importance of effective delegation and mentorship in
building a successful team
● Tips for managing client relationships and engaging in
solution design to drive business success
● Coping with disappointment, failure, and stress as a
leader in the technology industry
I will provide attendees with an overview of the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning into a lead role in IT.
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