Dev Talks Meetup – What it Means to Be a True IT Professional

“I want you to be a professional”– How often do we hear this statement, and do we truly understand what it means? We bet you hear some stumbling answers that are not very clear or helpful. The truth is that it is hard to navigate ourselves and to see where do we stand in this “professionalism” universe. Still, we must strive to become professionals, whether junior or senior software engineers. We need to know when to speak and when to listen, when to lead and when to be a team player. To be or become a true IT professional, we have to plan in advance and see the “big picture” all the time; we need to be flexible enough to adjust to any changes and know how to self-control. If things are not going according to plan – What do we do? Are we looking for excuses, or we do our best to put tasks/projects on track? Are we honest? Do we truly respect others? And do we know When, to Whom, and How to say No? If you find this topic interesting, please join us.