Safia Abdalla

Safia Abdalla, a Principal Engineer at Microsoft, dives into the journey of building competence and confidence in tech. She discusses the value of pair programming, how stepping away from problems can spark solutions, and the pressure new engineers face in today's landscape. Safia highlights the critical role of mentorship in fostering trust and supporting early-career growth. They also explore the evolving relationship between engineers and AI, emphasizing the importance of code review skills in a world where AI-generated code is becoming common.