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World Congress 2026 Europe • Jul 10, 2026 • Session details

Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career

Marcin Olichwirowicz

Stepping back from management into the codebase isn't a demotion, it's a strategic career multiplier. Discover how the engineer-manager pendulum builds unmatched technical adaptability and leadership empathy.

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