Some of the most valuable assets in tech aren’t frameworks or tools—they’re engineers who have scaled systems, stabilized teams, and debugged production disasters at 3 a.m. Yet too often, this deep experience is overlooked, underutilized, or misunderstood.
This session is a practical, story-driven exploration of how long-term engineering experience can be a game-changer for companies looking to ship better software, faster—and with fewer fires to put out. Engineering managers, CTOs, team leads, architects, technical recruiters, and developers will walk away with actionable insights and proven strategies to recognize, engage, and fully leverage deep technical experience as a force multiplier for product success.
Key Takeaways:

✔ How deep technical experience delivers faster ROI with less ramp-up
✔ How to prevent technical debt before it becomes a silent project killer
✔ Why mentorship matters and how to structure teams for long-term growth
✔ What companies get wrong about experience—and how to fix it
✔ Real-world lessons from cloud transitions, production outages, and scaling teams

This session is a practical, story-driven exploration of how long-term engineering experience can be a game-changer for companies looking to ship better software, faster—and with fewer fires to put out. Engineering managers, CTOs, team leads, architects, technical recruiters, and developers will walk away with actionable insights and proven strategies to recognize, engage, and fully leverage deep technical experience as a force multiplier for product success.