Pittsburgh TechFest 2026

Careers in technology do not always follow a straight path. In this session, Mackenzie Albitz shares how a computer science background and early career in technical engineering led to an unexpected move into product marketing. Her journey highlights how technical skills can remain valuable even when your job title, responsibilities, or career direction change.


Along the way, Mackenzie will share lessons that helped shape her career, including the importance of listening carefully, asking the same question from different perspectives, and staying resourceful when solving unfamiliar problems. She will also discuss how her engineering background now supports her work in technical storytelling, helping communicate complex technologies to developer-focused audiences.