07-14, 14:00–15:00 (Europe/Dublin), Forum
Why should you care about your personal brand? After all, it’s not like you are an actor or the lead singer for a rock band. In fact, it’s never been more important for you to think about yourself as a brand. Doing so will provide rocket fuel for your career. You’ll find better jobs and become a “thought leader” in your industry. You’ll become known for your expertise and leadership; people will seek your advice and point of view. As a developer, there are many tools you can use to build a personal brand, and this presentation will help you learn how to get visibility, make a real impact, and achieve your goals. You don’t need to be a marketing expert or a personal branding guru— you can be yourself and get your dream job or reach the next level of your career.
What the heck is Personal Branding? Why should I care about it? Surprise, you already have one! Get answers to your questions, and learn how to take the ownership of your own personal branding to be even more successful in your career with @fharper 🎯
As the Director of Developer Relations at Mindee, Frédéric Harper helps developers merge the physical and digital worlds using the magic of machine learning coupled with the ease of APIs. Fred has shared his passion for technology on the stage at dozens of events around the world. He’s helped build successful communities at npm, Mozilla, Microsoft, DigitalOcean, and Fitbit, and is the author of the book Personal Branding for Developers at Apress. Behind this extrovert is a very passionate individual who believes in the power of communication... and cat videos.