Where do engineers go when the management path is not an option? Do I have to manage people in order to move forward with my career? And if I don't like that, should I quit and start from scratch? Don't worry - there is an alternative, and it's called being an "individual contributor." In this session, I’ll describe what the Individual Contributor (IC) path is, what are the steps to become a good IC, and offer some tools and tips to become one.