Chris Miller
In 1983, Christopher was introduced to computers by his dad, at the tender age of 3. now, over 40 years later, he has been working in the industry for over 20 years making an impact across multiple sectors of the industry. Starting with launching the first web development company in Staffordshire, Christopher dealt with the web – when the web was little more than just pretty text. He established the websites for many different businesses in their first inception, before moving onto web applications a little while later. He has worked with a large number of languages, specialising in supporting businesses to grow standards for their code base, and now he is ready to share his processes with the world.
Software Engineer @ PHP Architect
The Gift of Beginner's Mind: Why Getting Older in Tech Isn't About Keeping Up
Session Type: Talk
Tech culture worships youth, celebrates the latest frameworks, and makes us feel like dinosaurs if we haven't mastered the newest JavaScript library. But what if experience isn't about knowing everything—it's about knowing what matters?
This talk is for every developer who has felt the pressure to constantly reinvent themselves to stay relevant. It's about recognizing the wisdom that comes with experience while maintaining the curiosity that makes us great developers. Age isn't the enemy of innovation—it's the foundation of wisdom.
Key Themes:
- - Reframing experience as an asset, not a liability
- - The unique value that comes with having seen multiple technology cycles
- - Maintaining curiosity and learning ability throughout your career
- - Mentoring and knowledge transfer as core skills
- - Building confidence in your accumulated wisdom
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