Robert Tinga
founder of Codeclan
Groningen, The Netherlands
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Robert Tinga is the founder of Codeclan, an IT consultancy with more than 35 specialists in software development and test automation. With over twenty years of experience at the intersection of people, business, and IT, he is passionate about connecting technological progress with the human factor.
He demonstrates that true digital transformation is not just about technology, but above all about collaboration, communication, and leadership. With his energetic and practical style, he inspires IT professionals while equipping them with concrete tips and tools they can apply the very next day. His mission: to help people and teams reach their full potential — enabling them not only to build better software, but also to collaborate more strongly and with greater fulfillment.
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From Code to Impact
How to present yourself as strong as your technology
Most tech professionals are brilliant at their craft, but the moment they have to talk about themselves or their work, it suddenly feels like fixing a production bug… under pressure, with everyone watching. Sounds familiar?
The good news: communicating and presenting yourself isn’t rocket science. Just like you once learned to code, you can also learn to tell your story in a clear, powerful, and impactful way. And here’s the best part—you don’t have to turn into a slick salesperson to do it.
In this talk, I’ll share a set of simple hacks that help you make sure people not only understand what you do, but also who you are and the value you bring. Through lighthearted examples, relatable situations, and practical tips, you’ll walk away with a communication toolkit you can immediately apply to your work and career.
Key takeaways
1. Say less, mean more – how to strip down your message to its essentials, like clean code.
2. Turn facts into stories – shift from features and functions to impact and meaning.
3. The presence hack – small tweaks in body language and voice that instantly boost your credibility.
Why this matters
In a world where technology shapes everything, writing great code isn’t enough. To truly make an impact, you also need to present yourself effectively. This talk gives techies the boost they need to communicate with more clarity, confidence, and ease—without losing their authenticity.
From Debugging to Deep Listening
how developers can build better communication
Every developer knows the struggle: a stubborn bug that keeps coming back even after multiple fixes. You solved the symptoms, but not the root cause. The exact same thing happens in communication. In our daily work we talk to teammates, product owners, and sometimes customers. Too often, we half-listen, assume what the other person “must mean,” and jump to a quick reply. The result? Misunderstandings, frustration, and endless discussions that feel like wrestling with legacy spaghetti code.
This talk explores how the debugging mindset can be applied to human interaction. Just as you analyze logs, test hypotheses, and dive deep to find the true cause of a bug, you can also learn to listen more carefully in conversations. This practice, called deep listening, fits surprisingly well with the skills developers already use in their technical work.
We will translate this mindset into three practical tools that every developer can apply tomorrow:
• Summarizing and reflecting back to avoid noise and false assumptions.
• Checking assumptions so you don’t waste time fixing the wrong problem.
• Allowing silence to uncover the real message beneath the words.
This is not just another “soft skill” talk, but a set of hands-on techniques that directly improve your effectiveness as a developer. You’ll see how these skills make code reviews smoother, stand-ups clearer, backlog refinement more productive, and technical discussions less draining. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with concrete tips and tricks you can use immediately. The result: fewer communication bugs, stronger trust, and a team that collaborates as seamlessly as well-structured code.
Robert Tinga
founder of Codeclan
Groningen, The Netherlands
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