Michael Lopp is an accomplished Vice President of Engineering who has an impressive track record of growing product engineering teams. With a diverse background that includes founding Pro Leisure Circuit, serving as VP of Product Engineering at Slack, and leading engineering teams at Apple, Pinterest, Palantir Technologies, Icarian Inc, Netscape, Borland, and Symantec, Mr. Lopp brings a wealth of experience to the table. He is also a published author of books like Managing Humans, Being Geek, and the Art of Leadership, demonstrating his expertise in management and leadership.

As Senior Director of Engineering at Apple, Mr. Lopp has led the development of some of the most innovative products in the tech industry. With a degree in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of California, Santa Cruz, he is also a skilled engineer who understands the ins and outs of software development. His experience leading large engineering teams makes him a sought-after speaker and mentor in the industry.