Engineering management: Not quite what they told you
Being an engineering manager isn’t about sitting in meetings and handing out orders. It is about balancing delivery, people, and chaos.
In this talk, I’ll bust some myths and share the messy realities of leadership, drawing on my experiences in engineering and now cyber security.
Expect stories, humour, and practical lessons that will help new leaders prepare, and give experienced ones a chance to acknowledge stuff which people don't talk much about, but face into all the time.
Who is this talk for?
Engineers curious about stepping into leadership.
New managers wanting to know if what they’re experiencing is normal.
Seasoned leaders keen to compare notes and scars.
What will attendees take away?
A realistic view of what the engineering management role actually involves.
Practical tips for navigating the tricky parts.
A laugh or two along the way.
Reassurance that they’re not alone in their engineering leadership journey.
Mrinal is a technology leader based in Wellington with a background in engineering leadership and a new adventure in cyber security. He is passionate about continuous learning and building teams where curiosity and growth are encouraged.
Mrinal has led engineering and security teams at BNZ, spoken at conferences like our very own NZ Tech Rally 2023, TestBash and devopsdays, and thrives on helping others step into leadership.
When not at work, he’s usually biking around on an older Royal Enfield motorcycle in the windy Wellington.
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