How to be a
senior
developer
tim.js
How to be a
senior
mature
developer
Adrian Fâciu
Technical experience
Explicit tradeoffs
"Right and wrong are a matter of knowing what you are trying to accomplish, what the options are, and how to compare the merit of the options"
Good
communication skills
Estimates
You are a role model, act like one
Grow your
Influence
Mentorship
and
Sponsorship
Time management
Constructive feedback
Offer solutions, not rants
Metrics?
Technical experience is relatively easy to measure
Behaviours are much harder to measure and 'fix'
“The degree to which other people want to work with you is a direct indication of how successful you’ll be in your career as an engineer”
Beyond senior? To be continued...