Speaker: Sven Reimers
System Engineer @Airbus Defence & Space
Sven Reimers is an industrial engineer with over 25 years of experience in designing and implementing distributed systems which have a focus in the engineering domain. He was the lead software architect for a system and network management solution for satellite communication networks, which received the Duke'c Choice award. He currently works on ground segment software for earth observation satellite systems. He is author of several scientific articles, co-author of some Java community driven books and is a long term member of the program committee of the JavaOne conference. He was chosen a Java Champion by his peers. Currently, he works as an eXpert for functional chain software architecture for earth observation systems at Airbus Defence and Space
Session
Why Technical Experience Matters: How To Build a Lifelong Career in Software Development
Today big tech companies understand the value of offering a technical career path and supporting employees to choose those instead of the classical management career. However, when I started, more than 20 years ago, this path was not yet visible in the career jungle.
Date
Monday Mar 27 / 01:40PM BST ( 50 minutes )
Location
Fleming (3rd Fl.)
Topics
staff+ career TeamworkShare
Session
Panel: Staff+ Engineering in Practice
What are the skills you need to develop if you want to stay on the technical track to technical lead, staff, or principal? What will it take to thrive in this type of role?
Date
Monday Mar 27 / 02:55PM BST ( 50 minutes )
Location
Windsor (5th Fl.)