Monthly Mentor Panel - The Path of Engineer to Manager

Join us for an exciting and informative mentor panel featuring experienced engineers who've successfully made the transition into managerial roles.

This panel discussion will explore the various paths that lead to management, the skills and qualities necessary for success in a management role, and the mentorship and guidance that can help aspiring engineers achieve their career goals.

Our esteemed panelists will share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs, highlighting the diverse routes they took to reach their current positions. They’ll delve into the skills and traits that are essential for managerial success, including communication skills, strategic thinking, team building, and adaptability.

Whether you're a seasoned engineer looking to take the next step in your career or a budding engineer interested in exploring the world of management, this mentor panel is sure to inspire and enlighten.

Come ready to ask your burning questions and learn from the best in the industry!

About the Panelists:

• Caree Youngman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caree-youngman-a87339ab/
  Caree Youngman is a Senior Engineering Manager at Stitch Fix who got her start as a self-taught front end engineer after dropping out of college. She volunteered with Women Who Code’s Dallas-Fort Worth chapter as a regional director from 2016-2020, and is now on the Board of Vets Who Code, a non-profit organization that teaches veterans to code. When she’s not working or volunteering, she’s hanging out with her husband and two children.

• Molly King - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mking88/
  Molly King is a Senior Engineering Manager at Target with roughly 8 years of experience as an Android engineer. Outside of work she enjoys baking, watching her husband play baseball, and volunteering with the Austin Animal Center.

• Seetha Annamraju - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seethaa/
  Seetha is a Mobile Engineering Manager at Cash App, and has a background in Android development. She cares deeply about building inclusive teams, mentorship, improving culture for engineering teams, and crafting solutions out of ambiguity. She has spoken at multiple conferences such as droidconSF and Women Who Code on various topics. In her free time, Seetha enjoys staying outdoors as much as possible.

• Stefanie Kondik - https://www.linkedin.com/in/futurestef/
  Stefanie is an established leader in the tech industry with two decades of experience, presently serving as the Director of Software Engineering at Mason in Seattle. She's widely recognized for creating CyanogenMod, an aftermarket operating system for Android devices, which she later built a VC-backed startup around and served as CTO. Outside of work, Stefanie is an avid skater and plays flat-track roller derby. She also loves dance and producing electronic music, while balancing it all with 3 kids in the mix.

Agenda:

• Ice breakers, Member intros
• Women Who Code Welcome
• Panelist intros
• Core Program of Q&A and discussion with the panelists

Event Access
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