• Las Vegas
  • Chicago
  • MicrosoftHQ
  • Orlando
VSLive logo
August 5-9, 2024 Microsoft Conference Center Redmond, WA
  • Home
  • Why Attend
    • FAQ
    • Sell Your Boss
    • Video Testimonials
    • Spread the Word
  • Pricing
    • Conference Packages
    • Registration
    • Discounts
    • More Info
  • Conference
    • Sessions
    • Speakers
    • Tracks
    • Shuttle Schedule
    • Agenda at a Glance
    • Download the eBrochure
    • Code of Conduct
  • Travel
    • Plan
    • Hotel Info
    • Attendee Resources
    • Activities and Events
    • Contact Us
  • Sponsor
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Current Sponsors
  • Register Now

Show All Descriptions Hide All Descriptions

    Human Factors in Engineering

    When engineering software, systems, and processes, one factor that is key to success, that is particularly complex and challenging to account for, and is often not focused on proactively – is the human factor. Drucker famously said that “culture eats strategy for breakfast”, meaning that the best laid system architecture, cloud strategies, and DevOps pipelines are only as effective as the people and teams who are implementing those brilliant plans. And to be effective, those individuals and teams need leaders who are connected and present and who provide clear vision and priorities for their teams to align to. They also need to work within a culture that embraces and encourages experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement, with access to tools and processes that reduce friction and boost collaboration. The sessions in the Human Factors in Engineering track focus on topics that will be relevant and useful for a lifetime regardless of the platform, languages, and "best practices” that you use along the way.

    Topics in this track include:

    • Learn, Share, and Grow: How to Become a Microsoft Learn Contributor
    • Busy Manager's Guide to Interviewing
    • The Future of IT
    • Navigating Your Career as a Software Engineer
    • Lessons Learnt from 10 years of Developer Advocacy
  • VT11 Busy Manager's Guide to Interviewing
    Tuesday August 6 1:45pm - 3:00pm
    • Ted Neward, Principal, Neward and Associates

      more

  • VW07 The Future of IT
    Wednesday August 7 9:30am - 10:45am
    • Marcel de Vries, Global MD & CTO, Xebia

      more

  • VH04 Navigating Your Career as a Software Engineer
    Thursday August 8 8:00am - 9:15am
    • Allen Conway Microsoft MVP, Principal Consultant, Xebia

      more

  • VH08 Lessons Learned from 10 Years of Developer Advocacy
    Thursday August 8 9:30am - 10:45am
    • Sam Basu, Developer Advocate, Progress

      more

  • VH11 Fast Focus: Learn, Share, and Grow: How to Become a Microsoft Learn Contributor
    Thursday August 8 11:00am - 11:20am
    • Alvin Ashcraft, Senior Content Developer, Microsoft

      more

© 1105 Media, Inc. |  Privacy Policy |  Code of Conduct |  CA: Do Not Sell My Personal Info