Compass 2024 - Luke Stringer
Luke Stringer
Tech Principal at AND Digital
About Luke Stringer

Luke first began creating apps for iPhone OS 3 (remember back then?!). He has been building mobile software and leading development teams since 2012. He finds writing code and working with people just as fascinating and rewarding as each other. Luke lives in Sheffield, UK and works for AND Digital as a Tech Principal. When not at work he runs the Leeds Mobile monthly meet-up for people interested in discussing mobile apps. Luke also loves to play guitar, solve Rubik’s cubes, and spending time with his partner and son.

Talk
Do Repeat Yourself. How to move from Development into Leadership.
Topics:
Engineering Leadership
Level: General

As a developer moving into a leadership role for the first time it can be can be tough, confusing, and at times overwhelming. This was certainly the case for me. I discovered that the principles I had once followed when building software were no longer effective as a leader. However, after a number of years I can confidently say that becoming a leader is one of the most fulfilling things I've done...