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Engineering Career Happy Hour w/ Alan from ngrok

β€‹πŸš€ Join us at the Developer Career Happy Hour! πŸš€

On October 23rd, SignalFire is hosting a Developer Career Happy Hour at our San Francisco HQ. This event is all about helping developers navigate their career paths by hearing from industry leaders and networking with experts. We’re excited to welcome Alan Shreve, Founder & CEO of ngrok, who will be sharing his career journey and providing valuable insights for developers at any stage of their career.

🎀 Keynote by Alan Shreve
Alan will take us through the twists and turns of his career, sharing what he’s learned from building @ngrok into a developer-first platform loved by engineers worldwide.

πŸ’‘ What’s in it for you? This event is designed to help you answer some of the big questions you may have about your career:

  • How do I grow in a constantly evolving tech landscape?
  • What skills should I focus on to future-proof my career, especially in AI/ML?
  • How do you make the leap from a technical role to founder or leadership position?
  • What do VCs look for in engineering talent and founders?

You’ll also have the chance to meet and network with SignalFire's portfolio companies and members of our team. These are the kinds of connections that could shape your career in unexpected ways.

πŸ’‘ Why meet with members of a VC?
Engaging with a VC like SignalFire gives you access to valuable insights on:

  • Trends shaping the future of tech and how you can align your career with them.
  • The skills and mindsets that VCs and founders look for in developers.
  • Potential paths to future leadership or entrepreneurial roles.

🍻 What to Expect:

  • Great food, good conversations, and hopefully a dash of inspiration.
  • Real stories from Alan Shreve and the SignalFire team about navigating the tech world.
  • The chance to meet fellow developers and expand your network in a relaxed setting.

Date: Thursday, October 23rd
Location: SignalFire HQ, San Francisco
Register here: https://lu.ma/sfsparks1023?utm_source=dev_to

This is more than just a networking eventβ€”it’s an opportunity to learn from those who have shaped their careers in tech and find guidance on how to build yours. Come curious, leave inspired!

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