Experienced engineering leader with deep product development and people management experience.
Upcoming Talks
13 May 2025
In-Person Ticket Only
Continuous Development
Stage 2
Join Jon Thornton, Principal Engineer at Squarespace, for an interactive forum addressing one of the most challenging aspects of product development: balancing "tech debt vs. feature work." This session will cover key topics including:
- How do you decide how much time to devote to addressing technical debt?
- How do you decide how much product work to commit to in a planning cycle?
- Drawing on his extensive experience leading engineering initiatives, Jon will provide valuable insights into creating sustainable strategies that prioritize both technical health and product innovation.
- Participants will gain practical takeaways on:
- Strategically aligning technical debt management with product roadmaps.
- Making data-driven decisions to balance innovation and maintenance.
- Communicating the importance of technical investments to cross-functional teams.