00:00 Getting into Technology

03:57 Software Engineering & the Corporate Structure

06:12 Defining Career "Progression" for a Software Engineer

08:39 Staying in Love with the Craft of Software Engineering

12:22 Engineering Leaders Keeping Their Hands Dirty

16:44 Next Generation of Engineers & Overcoming Doom/Gloom

23:10 Finding Joy in Your Job

23:39 Know Your Why

27:29 Advice to a Younger Self

31:39 Personal and Professional Goals for 2024

In this episode of Cupalo Conversations engineering leader Dan Chamberlain shares his belief that, when it comes to technology, "what's old is new again." From his early days nerding out on AOL to leading engineering teams at Fortune 500 companies, Dan brings us along his software engineering journey

A parallel may be drawn between engineers' love for patterns and the very essence of technology itself. Dan reveals that, while the list of technologies grows, the fundamentals are the same. Much like the world around us, tech follows intricate patterns. And despite the ever-evolving landscape, there is comfort in recognizing these patterns.

Instead of being afraid of what's to come, Dan empowers engineers (and our non-techie listeners) to anticipate trends, adapt swiftly, and embrace the cyclical nature of innovation and the limitless possibilities it presents. Reminding us that "what's old is new again" and everything is going to be all right.

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