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[Virtual] OPEN Session: Debugging Your Career: Identifying Bottlenecks and Unblocking Your Growth
Wednesday June 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage
Shrinath Thube, IBM, Software Developer
Vaibhav Tupe, Equinix,  Teechnology Lead

Every engineer knows how to debug code, but what about debugging your career? Many developers hit invisible bottlenecks—whether it’s stagnation, lack of recognition, or unclear next steps—without knowing how to fix them. In this talk, we’ll break down common career blockers and use a debugging framework to identify and resolve them effectively.

Key Topics Covered:
- Recognizing career bottlenecks and why they happen
- The growth trap: Why strong engineers don’t always get promoted
- How to get unstuck in mid-to-senior transitions
- A step-by-step debugging approach for career challenges

Takeaways for the Audience:
- A framework to diagnose and fix career slowdowns
- Insights into what managers look for when promoting engineers
- Actionable strategies to accelerate your career growth
Speakers
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Shrinath Thube

Software Developer, IBM
IEEE Senior Member | Software Developer, IBM | Technology Advisory Board MemberShrinath Thube is a Software Developer at IBM with 8+ years of experience in security, cloud, microservices, observability. An IEEE Senior Member, he is part of the IEEE CISOSE 2025 Organizing Committee... Read More →
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Vaibhav Tupe

Technology Lead, Equinix
Vaibhav Tupe is a distinguished Technology Advisory Board Member and Engineering Leader specializing in cybersecurity, cloud, and AI-ready data center infrastructure. With over 13 years of experience, he currently serves as a Technology Leader at Equinix USA, where he drives high-performance... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage
  DeveloperWeek Leadership

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