On Becoming a Tech Lead

On Becoming a Tech Lead

Explore the journey of becoming a tech lead in this insightful conference talk from TechLeadConf 2023. Discover why taking on a technical leadership role can be a rewarding career move, despite initial hesitations about increased responsibilities. Learn how priorities shift and engineering work expands in unexpected ways as Swizec Teller shares his personal experience transitioning into a tech lead position. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that come with this role, including how coding becomes just one part of a broader set of engineering tasks. Understand the evolving nature of technical leadership and how it can lead to a more comprehensive and impactful approach to software development.