The Junior Revolution: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Senior Consultants Today

Thomas Lyngtun Hansen

Aulan 13:00-13:10

Development

In an industry obsessed with seniority, we’re overlooking the essential groundwork needed to produce it. This lightning talk challenges the conventional wisdom of hiring only seasoned consultants by spotlighting the invaluable benefits of bringing junior developers and designers into your team.

We’ll explore how investing in juniors not only infuses fresh perspectives and energy but is crucial for developing the next generation of senior talent. If no one hires juniors, where will tomorrow’s senior consultants come from? Must consulting companies resort to hiring seniors away from their own customers?

Discover how nurturing junior talent ensures sustainable growth, fosters innovation, and secures a competitive edge for both consulting companies and their clients. It is time to recognise that embracing juniors is not just beneficial—it is imperative for the future of our industry.

About the speaker

Thomas has been a professional developer since 1999, when he graduated from Imperial College in London with a master’s degree in Software Engineering. He has worked both in Europe and in the United States as an in-house developer and consultant in industries such as telecommunication, intelligent transportation systems and finance. He is currently CTO in Variant Bergen, contributing to openness, generosity and the joy of learning.