How to Stay Relevant in Tech (25+ Years of Lessons)

Worried about staying relevant as AI and new tools keep changing tech? The answer isn't chasing every new framework, it's treating your career like an engineering problem you can solve. In this episode, we cover:Why staying relevant isn't about the tools (and what it's really about)The 3 essential career management tools: Brag Doc, Competency Framework, and MentorsHow to get promoted when you're already doing the workNavigating salary negotiations and knowing when to leaveBuilding a career plan that gives you permission to relax If you're an engineer who wants to take control of your career instead of letting it happen to you, this episode gives you the frameworks and tactics to do it. Connect with Özgen Güngör: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozgengungor Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:46 - The Biggest Challenge for Tech Careers Today 00:01:33 - How to Stay Relevant in the Age of AI 00:03:46 - The Coming Commoditization of Coding 00:05:29 - How to Move Up the Value Stream as an Engineer 00:07:35 - Your First Tech Job is a Throwaway (And That's OK) 00:09:24 - The Power of Breaking Down Your Career Plan 00:11:44 - You Work 13% of Your Life: Why Intentionality Matters 00:13:56 - I Have Too Many Career Options. What Do I Do? 00:15:34 - The "5 Whys" Exercise for Your Career 00:19:38 - How to Get Your Manager to Be Your Ally 00:22:15 - The Truth About Big Tech's Broken Promotion Process 00:24:43 - The #1 Person Who Cares About Your Career 00:28:48 - Why You MUST Keep a "Brag Doc" 00:34:08 - How to Avoid Falling Behind in Promotions 00:37:33 - What is a Competency Framework? 00:40:34 - How to Map Out Your Own Career Ladder 00:44:35 - The Silent Factor That Kills Engineering Performance 00:48:31 - Your Career Transcends Your Company 00:52:40 - The 5-Year Plan That Changed My Career 00:56:18 - 3 Essential Tools for Total Career Management #TechCareer #SoftwareEngineering #CareerAdvice