Becoming a Mid: Two Perspectives on Leveling Up

Kim Barnes and Kinsey Ann Durham

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1. BECOMING A MID: Two Perspectives on Leveling Up Kinsey Ann Durham & Kimberly D Barnes
2. KINSEY ANN DURHAM @KinseyAnnDurham
3. KIMBERLY D BARNES @KimberlyDBarnes
5. IMPORTANT WORDS Senior Junior Mid-level Mentor
6. BECOMING A MID: Two Perspectives on Leveling Up Technical Learning Domain Knowledge Mentoring Junior/Mentor Relationship Pairing vs. Soloing Soft Skills
7. TECHNICAL LEARNING
8. Technical Learning The best way to learn, is to teach ” “ Frank Oppenheimer
9. Technical Learning SIDE PROJECTS
10. Technical Learning SIDE PROJECTS Extra learning
11. Technical Learning SIDE PROJECTS Extra learning Breakable Toy
12. Technical Learning SIDE PROJECTS Extra learning Breakable Toy Open Source
13. Technical Learning SIDE PROJECTS Extra learning Breakable Toy Open Source Doesn’t have to be code
14. Technical Learning SIDE PROJECTS Extra learning Breakable Toy Open Source Doesn’t have to be code Passionate
15. Technical Learning BREAKS & HOBBIES
16. Technical Learning LANGUAGES YOU DON'T EXPECT
17. Technical Learning LANGUAGES YOU DON'T EXPECT Learn other languages
18. Technical Learning LANGUAGES YOU DON'T EXPECT Learn other languages Solidify core concepts
19. Technical Learning LANGUAGES YOU DON'T EXPECT Learn other languages Solidify core concepts SQL
20. Technical Learning SQL
21. Technical Learning APPROACHING PROBLEMS
22. Technical Learning APPROACHING PROBLEMS Awareness
23. Technical Learning APPROACHING PROBLEMS Awareness Best practices
24. Technical Learning APPROACHING PROBLEMS Awareness Best practices Breaking things down
25. Technical Learning APPROACHING PROBLEMS Awareness Best practices Breaking things down Understand the why & bigger picture
26. Technical Learning APPROACHING PROBLEMS Awareness Best practices Breaking things down Understand the why & bigger picture IPM’s
27. Technical Learning PSEUDOCODE
28. Technical Learning FOCUS
29. Technical Learning FOCUS ON GETTING BETTER
30. Technical Learning FOCUS ON GETTING BETTER Set the intention
31. Technical Learning FOCUS ON GETTING BETTER Set the intention Remind yourself everyday
32. Technical Learning FOCUS ON GETTING BETTER Set the intention Remind yourself everyday Communicate
33. Technical Learning TIME & PRACTICE
34. Technical Learning TIME & PRACTICE Expecting easy
35. Technical Learning TIME & PRACTICE Expecting easy Sacrifices
36. Technical Learning TIME & PRACTICE Expecting easy Sacrifices Not an innate talent
37. Technical Learning TIME & PRACTICE Expecting easy Sacrifices Not an innate talent Grit & Determination
38. Technical Learning Pick up a shovel everyday, go to the ditch and dig. Sandi Metz on Grit & Determination “ ”
39. Technical Learning TECHNICAL LEARNING AXES
40. Technical Learning HORIZONTAL AXIS
41. Technical Learning VERTICAL AXIS
42. Technical Learning BALANCING AXES Both important Build on each other "Language of Development" Trade offs
43. DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE
44. Domain Knowledge STUPID QUESTIONS Builds trust "What does that phrase mean?" "What screen is this on?"
45. Domain Knowledge FIELD TRIPS
46. Domain Knowledge FIELD TRIPS Putting yourself in the customers' shoes
47. Domain Knowledge FIELD TRIPS Putting yourself in the customers' shoes Fun
48. Domain Knowledge FIELD TRIPS Putting yourself in the customers' shoes Fun Understanding the why
49. Domain Knowledge FIELD TRIPS Putting yourself in the customers' shoes Fun Understanding the why Problem solving
50. Domain Knowledge CUSTOMER MEETINGS & SALES CALLS
51. Domain Knowledge CUSTOMER MEETINGS & SALES CALLS All about the customer
52. Domain Knowledge CUSTOMER MEETINGS & SALES CALLS All about the customer Aware of the bigger picture
53. Domain Knowledge CUSTOMER MEETINGS & SALES CALLS All about the customer Aware of the bigger picture Not off in a silo
54. Domain Knowledge BEING PROACTIVE ABOUT BEING IN SITUATIONS WHERE YOU CAN INTERACT WITH CUSTOMERS
55. Domain Knowledge ALWAYS REMEMBER THE END USER
56. Domain Knowledge ALWAYS REMEMBER THE END USER Well-rounded
57. Domain Knowledge ALWAYS REMEMBER THE END USER Well-rounded More value
58. Domain Knowledge ALWAYS REMEMBER THE END USER Well-rounded More value Better solving of problems
59. MENTORING
60. Mentoring DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE
61. Mentoring DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE Word choices
62. Mentoring DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE Word choices Body language
63. Mentoring DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE Word choices Body language Always encouraging
64. Mentoring DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE Word choices Body language Always encouraging Recognize your biases
65. Mentoring DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE Word choices Body language Always encouraging Recognize your biases Do not be condescending
66. Mentoring WATCH YOUR OWN FRUSTRATION
67. Mentoring WATCH YOUR OWN FRUSTRATION Take a break
68. Mentoring WATCH YOUR OWN FRUSTRATION Take a break Imagine the student
69. Mentoring WATCH YOUR OWN FRUSTRATION Take a break Imagine the student Discouraging
70. Mentoring TEACH IN METAPHORS
71. Mentoring TEACH IN METAPHORS Super helpful
72. Mentoring TEACH IN METAPHORS Super helpful Harder concepts
73. Mentoring TEACH IN METAPHORS Super helpful Harder concepts Really helped me
74. Mentoring
75. Mentoring THINK ABOUT THE BIGGER PICTURE
76. Mentoring THINK ABOUT THE BIGGER PICTURE Not just raw technical skill
77. Mentoring THINK ABOUT THE BIGGER PICTURE Not just raw technical skill The whole developer
78. Mentoring THINK ABOUT THE BIGGER PICTURE Not just raw technical skill The whole developer Soft skills
79. Mentoring THINK ABOUT THE BIGGER PICTURE Not just raw technical skill The whole developer Soft skills What else they can bring to the table
80. Mentoring BALANCE OF SUPPORT AND CHALLENGE
81. Mentoring BALANCE OF SUPPORT AND CHALLENGE Support system
82. Mentoring BALANCE OF SUPPORT AND CHALLENGE Support system Inspire
83. Mentoring BALANCE OF SUPPORT AND CHALLENGE Support system Inspire Push and challenge
84. Mentoring JUNIORS CAN TEACH YOU THINGS TOO...
85. Mentoring JUNIORS CAN TEACH YOU THINGS TOO... Your peer
86. Mentoring JUNIORS CAN TEACH YOU THINGS TOO... Your peer Make you a better developer
87. Mentoring JUNIORS CAN TEACH YOU THINGS TOO... Your peer Make you a better developer So much to learn
88. Mentoring JUNIORS CAN TEACH YOU THINGS TOO... Your peer Make you a better developer So much to learn Simple/Readable
89. Mentoring SENIOR DEVELOPER VS. MENTOR Good dev != Good mentor Explain Stepping In vs. Let them struggle
90. Mentoring "TEACHABLE" CODE VS. PRODUCTION CODE What is Teachable code? - Peter Jang PragPub • September 2016
91. JUNIOR/MENTOR RELATIONSHIPS
92. Junior/Mentor Relationships FEEDBACK Give Ask
93. Junior/Mentor Relationships BE HUMBLE Still learning Model problem solving
94. Junior/Mentor Relationships STRUCTURE AND PRIORITY
95. Junior/Mentor Relationships STRUCTURE AND PRIORITY Formal program?
96. Junior/Mentor Relationships STRUCTURE AND PRIORITY Formal program? Dedicated time
97. Junior/Mentor Relationships STRUCTURE AND PRIORITY Formal program? Dedicated time One on One’s
98. Junior/Mentor Relationships STRUCTURE AND PRIORITY Formal program? Dedicated time One on One’s Everyone aligned
99. Junior/Mentor Relationships RIGHT ENVIRONMENT https://www.gospotcheck.com/values
100. Junior/Mentor Relationships DON'T TOLERATE BULLSHIT
101. Junior/Mentor Relationships DON'T TOLERATE BULLSHIT Hard with saturation
102. Junior/Mentor Relationships DON'T TOLERATE BULLSHIT Hard with saturation Learning environment
103. Junior/Mentor Relationships DON'T TOLERATE BULLSHIT Hard with saturation Learning environment Happiness
104. Junior/Mentor Relationships DON'T TOLERATE BULLSHIT Hard with saturation Learning environment Happiness Speak up about your needs
105. Junior/Mentor Relationships GOALS
106. Junior/Mentor Relationships GOALS Actionable steps
107. Junior/Mentor Relationships GOALS Actionable steps Follow them
108. Junior/Mentor Relationships GOALS Actionable steps Follow them Meet regularly with your mentor
109. Junior/Mentor Relationships GOALS Actionable steps Follow them Meet regularly with your mentor Define what a mid-level dev looks like
110. PAIRING VS. SOLOING
111. Pairing vs. Soloing CONFIDENCE TO DRIVE MORE
112. Pairing vs. Soloing CONFIDENCE TO DRIVE MORE Intimidating
113. Pairing vs. Soloing CONFIDENCE TO DRIVE MORE Intimidating Not getting a lot out of pairing
114. Pairing vs. Soloing CONFIDENCE TO DRIVE MORE Intimidating Not getting a lot out of pairing Mentor push
115. Pairing vs. Soloing CONFIDENCE TO DRIVE MORE Intimidating Not getting a lot out of pairing Mentor push Getting better quicker
116. Pairing vs. Soloing RIGHT AMOUNT OF TIME
117. Pairing vs. Soloing RIGHT AMOUNT OF TIME Importance of struggling
118. Pairing vs. Soloing RIGHT AMOUNT OF TIME Importance of struggling Balance
119. Pairing vs. Soloing PAIRING RETRO
120. Pairing vs. Soloing PAIRING RETRO Focused on the pair
121. Pairing vs. Soloing PAIRING RETRO Focused on the pair Get the most out of pairing
122. Pairing vs. Soloing PAIRING RETRO Focused on the pair Get the most out of pairing Accelerate your learning
123. Pairing vs. Soloing PAIRING RETRO Focused on the pair Get the most out of pairing Accelerate your learning Work on being a good pair
124. Pairing vs. Soloing SOLO TIME + CODE REVIEWS Safety net Discussion Trade-offs
125. Pairing vs. Soloing PING PONG PAIRING (obligatory ping pong reference)
126. Pairing vs. Soloing ENGAGE "What do you expect?" "What's next?"
127. SOFT SKILLS
128. Soft Skills TIME MANAGEMENT www.pomodorotechnique.com Getting Things Done - David Allen TIME MANAGEMENT
129. Soft Skills EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Communication Collaboration Empathy
130. Soft Skills IMPORTANCE OF BALANCE / MINDFULNESS
131. Soft Skills SELF AWARENESS
132. Soft Skills SELF AWARENESS Strengths and weaknesses
133. Soft Skills SELF AWARENESS Strengths and weaknesses How you work best with others
134. Soft Skills SELF AWARENESS Strengths and weaknesses How you work best with others Personality tests
135. Soft Skills SELF AWARENESS Strengths and weaknesses How you work best with others Personality tests Communicating that
136. Soft Skills KNOWING HOW YOU LEARN BEST
137. Soft Skills KNOWING HOW YOU LEARN BEST Different ways
138. Soft Skills KNOWING HOW YOU LEARN BEST Different ways Experimenting
139. Soft Skills KNOWING HOW YOU LEARN BEST Different ways Experimenting Not wasting time
140. Soft Skills ATTITUDE
141. Soft Skills ATTITUDE Growth mindset
142. Soft Skills ATTITUDE Growth mindset Exciting challenges
143. Soft Skills ATTITUDE Growth mindset Exciting challenges Beauty of being a developer
144. Soft Skills NETWORKING
145. Soft Skills NETWORKING Crucial
146. Soft Skills NETWORKING Crucial Find a mentor, job
147. Soft Skills NETWORKING Crucial Find a mentor, job Never submitted a resume
148. PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM
149. Parting Words of Wisdom Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going. Chantal Sutherland “ ” Parting Words of Wisdom
150. Parting Words of Wisdom
151. Ben Horne Nathan Oswiany Brennan Gilbert Naomi Paskowitz David Madouros Mihir Parikh GoSpotCheck Engineering Team THANKS!
152. QUESTIONS? :-)