Paula Paul

Paula Paul, a distinguished engineer and board member of the OpenJS Foundation, shares 42 years of tech wisdom. She discusses navigating massive shifts from mainframes to AI, emphasizing that embracing change is key to a fulfilling career. Paula reveals that technology is usually the easy part; managing change is where the challenge lies. She encourages a non-linear career path and reflects on open source issues like licensing and security. Her insights promote a healthier relationship with technology and highlight the importance of diversity in the industry.

Join Paula Paul, Founder and Distinguished Engineer at Greyshore, who’s been coding since the 1980s, as she discusses the evolution of technology from mainframes to AI. She shares invaluable insights on modernizing legacy systems and cautions against risky transformation strategies. Paula emphasizes the importance of open source not only for tools but for community and transparency. With her wealth of experience, she reflects on the shifting landscape for women in tech and parallels between software development and music, highlighting collaboration's role in innovation.