Session: Is Engineering Management Right for You?
When choosing a development goal, becoming a manager might seem like the next natural step for advancement. However, it's not always a natural progression of the skills an engineer develops while working as an individual contributor. What can you expect when making this choice in your career? I will talk about my experience moving into a management role, what skills have been important in my journey, what questions I frequently hear from new managers, and what tools helped prepare me for success.
Bio
Marissa Mocenigo is an engineering manager at Taxfix. She has been working in a management role for more than 4 years. In her role, she champions DEIAB topics, creating a positive work environment in a new remote world, and supporting others in their career development.