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12:00 PM (+10:00), Thursday, 12 December 2024

Let's talk about Tech Debt: How to avoid a development stalemate with your platform.

Tech Debt - The enemy of growth

Thursday, 12 December 2024
12:00 - 12:45 PM (+10:00)

Technical debt is a reality that every team faces. Left unchecked, it can slow progress, increase costs, and make systems fragile.

Join us to hear from our Head of PMO Matthew Andarakis, who will explain the types of technical debt, the hidden costs they bring, and proven strategies to manage them without compromising on innovation.

From prioritising debt repayment to incorporating best practices in your sprint cycle, attendees will learn how to balance rapid delivery with sustainable development, ensuring long-term scalability and maintainability.

Key Takeaways

  • What is Tech Debt
  • How to identify Tech Debt
  • How to prioritise Tech Debt
  • Preventative measures
  • How to effectively manage Tech Debt as a Team Lead
  • How to effectively manage Tech Debt as a Project Sponsor


Your host

Matthew Andarakis

Head of PMO

With experience spanning over a decade in the IT industry Matthew brings to the table a wealth of knowledge in Strategy, Project planning, Release Management and support, allowing him to advise on the entire strategy and technology delivery lifecycle.

Relentless focus on customer value lies at the core of Matthew’s day to day operations. He is an accomplished Product Manager and is continually engaging in ways to better understand customer needs.
Matthew has worked in the IT, Government, Emergency Management, Retail and Logistics industry sectors both nationally and internationally. He has managed teams spanning multiple countries and time zones in order to develop market disrupting platforms that service the needs of customers.