🎉🌟 MCR DevCon 2023 🌟🎉
Are you ready!? Manchester's very own developer conference, MCR DevCon, is just around the corner!
As a passionate member of the tech community, I am incredibly excited for this event that promises to bring together brilliant minds from different areas of the world. 😍
The lineup of speakers at MCR DevCon is absolutely mind-blowing! Prepare to be amazed by these incredible professionals who will be gracing the stage, ready to enlighten us with their amazing tech talks. Here's a sneak peek at some of the outstanding speakers we can expect.
Kelsey Hightower - Principal Software Engineer at Google, renowned for his expertise in cloud technologies and infrastructure.
Anjuan Simmons - Staff Engineering Manager at GitHub, known for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to diversity in the tech industry. He's going to inspire us all with his talk on "Managing the Burnout Burndown", where he'll provide tools to help us manage stress and prevent burnout. 🔥
Claire Reckless - Engineering Manager at Moneysupermarket Group, a powerhouse in software engineering and management. Prepare to be blown away by her talk on "Making the Move to Engineering Management", where she'll share her experiences and lessons learned in transitioning from an individual contributor role.
Dan Sodergren - Co-Founder at yourFLOCK and a major influencer in the technical sphere, known for his ability to inspire others through his work and insights 🤩. In his talk, "The future is now – but are we really ready for AI? WTF shall we do right NOW?", Dan will share insights and knowledge on progressing to the next level in our thinking and actions, particularly in relation to AI.
David Levine - Founder and former CEO of DigitalBridge, a true visionary in the field of visual commerce. In his talk, "How to get investment for your tech startup in the current market", David will guide us through the process of securing investment, providing valuable insights into navigating the current market.
Matt Squire - CTO & Co-Founder at Fuzzy Labs, an absolute genius in the tech scene. In his talk, "AI to production — a journey into MLOps", Matt will take us on a deep dive into the world of AI and machine learning operations. He'll provide practical insights on getting AI models into production, along with the infrastructure and tools required.
Prabhu Prakash - CTO at Zally, bringing his incredible expertise in technology leadership and a wealth of experience in the industry. In his talk, "Bootstrapping and scaling a technology organisation – Learnings and Insights from a CTO", Prabhu will share his experiences and insights on setting up, growing, and scaling a technology team.
The fact that all these amazing speakers will be gathered in one place is truly awe-inspiring. Kudos to the organizers of MCR DevCon for making this event possible and bringing such exceptional talent to Manchester! It's about time our city shines as a real tech hub in the UK, rivalling even London in its tech prowess.
Organizers Make the Impossible Happen
Let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible organizers who have made MCR DevCon a reality. They deserve a standing ovation for their dedication and hard work in creating this platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration. MCR DevCon has the potential to reshape the tech landscape in Manchester and inspire the local community to reach new heights! 😌✨
Stellar Content to Fuel Our Curiosity
The conference agenda is packed with exciting talks and discussions that will ignite our curiosity and push the boundaries of our tech knowledge.
Anjuan Simmons - "Managing the Burnout Burndown"
In addition to managing backlogs and burn-down charts, software engineers have to follow an ever-changing software landscape, manage team dynamics, and navigate office politics. This talk will provide tools to help get stress into a managed state.
Dan Sodergren - "The future is now – but are we really ready for AI? WTF shall we do right NOW?"
Sharing insights and knowledge from Your FLOCK, this talk will help businesses and individuals progress to the next level, not just in their thinking, but more importantly for now, their doing. The talk will cover the future of data and new business, the future of AI, if society is ready for AI, and the actions we should be taking around AI right now.
Claire Reckless - "Making the Move to Engineering Management"
From a Test Lead role close to the product, to an Engineering Manager role in a new function at Moneysupermarket Group, Claire Reckless will talk about the highlights and most significant lessons learned in her experience moving away from an individual contributor role into engineering management.
David Levine - "How to get investment for your tech startup in the current market"
The press makes for gloomy reading with VC funding into European startups declining, but the right businesses are getting the right kind of funding from the right kind of investors – with the right approach. Hear from David Levine how to build the right process for this market and secure investment for your tech startup.
Matt Squire - "AI to production — a journey into MLOps"
Wondering how to turn AI and machine learning models into real-world applications? In this talk, Matt will guide us through the infrastructure, tooling, and challenges involved in getting AI models into production. It's time to bridge the gap between theory and practice and unlock the true potential of AI!
Prabhu Prakash - "Bootstrapping and scaling a technology organisation – Learnings and Insights from a CTO"
If you're a founder or CTO in a tech startup, this talk is a must-attend! Prabhu will share his experiences, learnings, and insights as he set up, grew, and scaled a technology team from a startup to an evolved mature world-class organization. Get ready to gain practical wisdom and guidance for your tech journey!
I can't help but feel inspired by the incredible lineup of speakers and the fascinating topics they'll be covering. I'm eagerly awaiting the day when we can all come together at MCR DevCon to learn, connect, and create a brighter future for the tech industry.
As for myself, I've taken a leap of faith and submitted a talk proposal to contribute my own knowledge and experiences to the community. I'm hoping for a positive response, as I feel the need to challenge myself and make a meaningful impact. Fingers crossed for an opportunity to share my insights and learn from all the brilliant minds gathering at MCR DevCon! 🤞✨