Aarathi Vidyasagar

Aarathi Vidyasagar, VP of Engineering at LinkedIn, shares insights on how strong soft skills are becoming essential for engineers in today's tech landscape. She highlights a LinkedIn study showing engineers with these skills are promoted 13% faster. Aarathi discusses the importance of communication, empathy, and leadership in a world increasingly influenced by AI. She also emphasizes the need for continuous learning and prepares engineering teams to thrive by balancing technical abilities with vital interpersonal skills for collaboration and innovation.