Moving from Technical role to Management Role

The problem

Engineers get promoted into management for being great engineers then find that management isn't a senior version of their old job, but a different job entirely. The instincts that made them strong ICs quietly start working against them.

Why this session

Almost no one is taught how to make this transition well; companies promote strong ICs and assume the rest sorts itself out. This session gives a clear-eyed picture of it from someone who led engineering teams through it at Coinbase, Uber, and Ola Electric.

What participants will learn

How to honestly judge whether management is right for you including the case for staying technical. What actually changes: from personal output to team leverage, and the hardest early shifts like letting go of code, giving tough feedback, and managing former peers. Plus the common first-year mistakes and how to avoid them.

Who it's for

Senior engineers, tech leads, and ICs considering a move into management or recently moved and wanting to navigate year one well. Equally useful whether you're leaning in or still deciding.

What to expect

A direct, practical session grounded in real experience leading teams at Coinbase, Uber, and Ola Electric not abstract theory. Expect candid discussion, room for your own questions, and a clear framework for deciding your next step.