Executive Coach
Tricia Fox, Executive Coach, Progression Partners LLC
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 5:00pm - 6:15pm, Montreal Ballroom
"Good code speaks. Great developers negotiate."
Join us for an eye-opening session on why negotiation is a critical skill for developers at every level. It's not just about salary — it's about influence, alignment, and impact. Learn how to:
- Communicate your value beyond just code
- Align better with teams and leadership
- Negotiate effectively to create win-win outcomes
Unlock your full potential as a developer — not just as a coder, but as a strategic contributor to your company’s success.
Executive Resume Writer
Megan Carpenter, Executive Resume Writer, Storytellers
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, International Ballroom V & VI
In an era where AI tools can crunch data and write code, how do you prove your value? For SAS professionals navigating a competitive job market, the key is positioning your human expertise, critical thinking, and business impact as your strongest differentiators. This session will show you how to tell your professional story effectively across your resume, LinkedIn, and cover letter to highlight the unique value only you can offer. Learn how to identify and communicate technical strengths, business impact, and problem-solving skills in language that resonates with hiring managers and algorithms alike. We will cover practical frameworks, real examples, and strategies to help you stand out. Walk away with the tools to market yourself with confidence and get noticed for the value only you can bring.
SAS Senior Product Manager
Joe Madden, Senior Product Manager, SAS Institute
Monday, October 6, 2025, 12:30pm-1:30pm (Lunch Presentation), International Ballroom V & VI
Let's build a “gourmet sandwich” of analytics with SAS Viya Copilot as “The Sous Chef.” In this discussion, we’ll highlight SAS Viya Copilot for Code Assistance and show how it does the hard work of suggesting helpful, accurate, and consistent SAS code in a snap. The result is more time crafting the best layers (data step | proc sql | proc logistic) in our gourmet sandwich. The “Sous Chef” also helps train others in the kitchen by explaining existing SAS code and generates comments along the way.