The Missing Cipher: The Field Guide to Becoming a Senior Software Engineer
Based on my upcoming book, this talk finally documents the technical and professional skills needed in the increasingly complex role of the Senior Engineer.
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The Missing Cipher
The Field Guide for Software Engineers
Develop the essential engineering and AI integration skills, systems thinking, career planning vision, and leadership strategies to excel as a Senior Software Engineer across today's technical landscape.
About Michelle
Bridging Technology & Human Potential
Michelle Brenner is a Professional Speaker who has presented at more than 30 conferences, from the Dominican Republic to Copenhagen. She helps engineers and teams that lack focus to maximize their ROI.
Michelle is an engineering leader with 13 years of experience who speaks regularly on team collaboration, career, and technical topics. She started in engineering support and now leads large-scale development projects. Her projects have included:
- Feature films such as Arthur Christmas, Edge of Tomorrow, and Guardians of the Galaxy
- Entertainment technology innovations such as Streamland’s (formally Technicolor’s) Pulse
- Integrating online food ordering service ChowNow into Google Maps.
- Empowering VFX & Animation artists to work from anywhere with Netflix Workstations (Blog) (Video). As part of this effort, she was among the inventors of US Patent #12,367,073, “Management of a scalable pool of workstation instances.”
Her focus is “Do More, Work Less” so we can all be efficient while enjoying our lives. You can see a sampling of her technical talks and career talks on YouTube, and discover what audiences and mentees say about their experiences working with her.
Book a call and make her a part of your next event.
See Michelle In Action
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Featured Talks
From technical deep-dives to career-changing frameworks — Michelle's talks leave every audience with something to act on.
Engineering Leadership in the Age of AI
While 80% of companies use AI, only 6% report a significant impact on earnings. This talk will help your organization join that 6%.
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Meet, Greet, Repeat. Networking Skills to Build Real Connections
This workshop gives you everything you need to build a real and lasting professional network.
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On the Calendar
Upcoming Engagements
Catch Michelle live — conference keynotes, workshops, and talks happening soon.
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Visnjik Sports Center - Main Stage
Infobip Shift
“Leveling Up: A Senior Engineer’s Guidebook”
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Anaheim Convention Center
Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC)
“Meet, Greet, Repeat. Networking Skills to Build Real Connections”
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Executive Coaching
Accelerate Your Career. Build Your Future.
Whether you're a senior engineer aiming for staff, or a leader building a high-performing team — Michelle's coaching delivers practical, human-centred strategies that stick.
- Software Engineering
- Communication and Public Speaking
- Career Coaching
What People Say
The Words That Matter
Michelle knows how to synthesize and deliver your unique career narrative in a concise, impactful, and powerful way. She also has the business savvy and know-how to help you leverage your best offer and demonstrate your value so you never settle in your career.
I really enjoyed Michelle's presentation and loved that she included the audience and made it interactive.
This had lots of tips that I want to share with my direct reports (and use myself!).