Brenda Jin - Speaker

Brenda Jin is a successful entrepreneur, software engineer, and dedicated member of non-profit boards. She is the founder of Guanyin Labs, a company focused on helping employees maximize their potential. With a strong background in technology, Brenda taught herself to code in 2013 and has since held key positions as a Senior UI Developer at Macys.com and a Staff Engineer at Slack. Her expertise lies in customer and user-centered design, and she has successfully led the development of various products and experiences at both companies.

​

Beyond her work in the tech industry, Brenda is an   Board Member for Girl Develop It, an organization that empowers women and non-binary adults with software skills. In this capacity, she has contributed to strategic planning, board recruitment, and staffing strategy. Brenda's exceptional leadership has significantly grown the San Francisco chapter of Girl Develop It, both in terms of membership and revenue.

​

Furthermore, Brenda is a talented writer and co-author of the book "Designing Web APIs" published by O'Reilly. She shares her valuable insights on work and software design through her popular blog posts, including titles such as "Technical Leadership: Getting Started" and "Not Technical Enough: What Does That Mean?".

​

As a sought-after speaker, Brenda covers a range of topics including self-taught coding, building a fulfilling career, effective leadership, and navigating challenging situations in the workplace.