Talks
All Speaking Engagements
A complete list of keynotes and talks I've delivered at conferences and corporate events worldwide.
Good and Bad Motivations to Become an EM (УКР)
mentor.sh
A Ukrainian-language webinar exploring what drives people to pursue Engineering Management — examining both the right and wrong reasons to make the transition, and how your motivations shape your success as a leader.
WTF is Engineering Management(УКР)
mentor.sh
A Ukrainian-language webinar exploring what Engineering Management really is — the role, responsibilities, challenges, and what it takes to transition from writing code to leading engineering teams.
Q&A about EM Career, IC to EM Transition, and Mental Health
U-Connect
Q&A Session about career of Engineering Manager, transition from IC to EM, and mental health needed for managers.
Q&A about IC to EM, AI, and Content Creation
Barcelona UTC Community Meeting
Q&A session discussing the transition from Individual Contributor to Engineering Manager, the impact of AI on engineering careers, and building a presence through content creation.
Q&A Discussion about Career in Management
VYS Community Meeting
Informal meeting with Krakow Tech Community on conversations about career, people management, and the journey into leadership roles.
Merge into Management – Journey of IC to an EM
WAWTECH 2025
Should you swap GitHub for Outlook? This talk covers the real switch from shipping code to leading people — managing former teammates, the two-jobs paradox, and the hidden challenges no one puts in the job ad. Honest stories and practical tips to help you decide if the manager path is right for you.
Introduction to Engineering Management
Open webinar on mentor.sh
A comprehensive introduction to the world of engineering management. What does it take to lead technical teams? How do you balance people and technology? This webinar covers the fundamentals every aspiring engineering manager needs to know.