Talking With Tech Leads

Explore the challenges and responsibilities of technical leadership in this 35-minute conference talk from GOTOpia November 2020. Gain insights from Patrick Kua, an O'Reilly author and technology leader, as he shares lessons learned from interviewing numerous tech leads and establishing training programs. Discover what defines a tech lead, the key factors for success in the role, and practical tips for those in or aspiring to engineering leadership positions. Learn about the archetypical journey of a tech lead, common surprises and struggles faced, and the characteristics of great tech leads. Delve into important lessons and keys to growth that can help you navigate the complexities of technical leadership and team management in the software industry.

Intro
Agenda
Archetypical story of a tech lead
Lesson 1
Archetypical story of a tech lead continued
What is a tech lead?
Lesson 2
What is a tech lead? continued
Lesson 3
Surprises & struggles
Lesson 4
Surprises & struggles continued
A great tech lead
Lesson 5
Keys to growth