Human-First Engineering: Soft Skills Are Tech Skills

In today’s AI-driven, fast-moving tech world, soft skills aren’t optional—they’re essential. This talk flips the script on the “lone genius” myth and shows how empathy, communication, adaptability, and influence are just as critical as technical ability.

We’ll dive into real strategies for building these skills without burnout, using everyday moments like code reviews, feedback loops, and team rituals to grow human-first habits. Whether you're leading a team or leveling up personally, you’ll walk away with practical tools to build stronger, more resilient engineering culture.

Designed for developers, leaders, and security pros alike, this talk makes one thing clear: shipping great code takes great people. And that means soft skills are tech skills.

You’ll leave inspired to ask: What’s one soft skill I’ll invest in this week?

Key Takeaways:

• How human-based skills are crucial in a world becoming more autonomous.
• How to build a more resilient engineering culture.
• How to enhance your technical skills by leaning on soft skills.

 
This session is for… Developers, leaders, and security professionals.