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In a world where it’s easy to get stuck in a daily grind, leadership can sometimes feel like a never-ending loop of putting out fires, dealing with team challenges, and hoping that each project lands smoothly. But what if there’s a way to shift from just "getting through" the day to genuinely transforming your approach? In this session, Mike Lyles explores the art of IT leadership from a fresh perspective, focusing on building meaningful connections, driving personal growth, and creating a positive ripple effect within your team and beyond.

Hosted By: What is the impact of development velocity? One of the leading financial services companies reduced test execution time from 6 days to 36 hours, equating to 4x time savings. The pressure to innovate quickly and keep up with competitors is real. Watch Marc Hornbeek, CEO of Engineering DevOps Consulting and author of Engineering DevOps, and Marcus Merrell, Principal Technical Advisor at Sauce Labs, for a discussion on innovation velocity and to learn how DevOps teams are iterating quickly so they can focus on delivering innovative software.

In this session, Mesut Durukal takes us into the world of code reviews, not just as a formality but as a critical part of the test automation lifecycle. He dives into a real-world scenario from his own team, where the code review process was marred by inconsistencies. Some reviewers were too strict, creating roadblocks that delayed tasks, while others let everything slide. This talk reveals how Mesut and his team tackled these issues, balancing rigor with flexibility to create a code review culture that enhances quality without stifling progress.

Open source can seem like a daunting world to step into. Maybe you've heard it’s important, especially as more companies look for profiles with open source contributions. But where do you even begin? Starting on a random project feels overwhelming, and finding time is another challenge altogether. If you’ve ever felt like this, then this session is exactly what you need. Drawing from personal experience as a contributor to Selenium, this talk breaks down what it truly means to join the open-source community.