Pittsburgh TechFest 2026

Over my long career, I've made it a point to collect short phrases that I call: Tim's Rules.   These rules are designed to convey an idea with enough "room" for individuals to assimilate the message into their own operational framework.  The genesis of this idea struck me as I was listening to Kenny Rogers sing "The Gambler."  The lyric, "you have to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em" became the first rule which sought to convey the idea that no two situations are the same and solutions need to be flexible and adaptive.  Many rules followed.  


This session will use these rules as a starting point to discuss strategies for a successful career in Tech (and more imporantly, life).