rm -rf self-doubt: Debugging Impostor Syndrome for Developers

🌟 Event Overview

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't – you're right." (Henry Ford)

In the world of software, we trust the logic of our systems, but the "human hardware" often runs a background process of self-doubt. Impostor Syndrome isn't a permanent bug; it's a physiological response hard-coded into our biology. From junior developers facing their first pull request to Java Champions keynoting at international conferences, the "fraud detection" alert is a universal experience.

This session will deconstruct the neuroscience behind this phenomenon—from the amygdala's "fight-or-flight" triggers to the cognitive effects of cortisol. We will move beyond the "soft skill" fluff to examine practical, iterative steps for managing these triggers. Learn how to reframe self-doubt as a signal for growth, optimize your response to code reviews, and lean into the discomfort of the unknown to thrive in an industry that changes every week.

You’ll walk away with tools you can apply immediately, whether you’re debugging unfamiliar code, speaking up in design discussions, or stepping into a bigger role.

🎤 Speaker

Vincent Mayers
Expat Brit, artist, athlete, traveler, and technology community junkie. Vincent works at Neo4j as a Senior Community Manager, is a Java Champion, a steering committee member for MicroProfile, a board member of the Atlanta Java Users Group since 2008, and is an organizer of the Devnexus conference.
Vincent has a degree in 3D Design from the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, and, in another life, was a full-time athlete competing at World Championship level in whitewater kayaking.

📍 Location

Roam Dunwoody, 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy NE #800, Atlanta, GA 30338, USA

🎟️ Admission

Free Entry