Slawa Gladkov
Slawa Gladkov is a fullstack software engineer with over 15 years of experience building everything from logistics systems to call center forecasters and even niche industrial tools for refinery workers in overalls. Proficient in Python/Django, React/TypeScript and (God forbids) Ruby/Rails, Slawa has tackled challenges like slicing monoliths into microservices, optimizing systems, and navigating legacy C++ codebases that could scare the bravest of developers. With a background in computational physics, 12 published scientific papers, and a Pacman-shaped heat equation solution (yes, really), he brings both technical rigor and creative problem-solving to the table. He’s still excited to learn new things—because, let’s face it, the tech world never runs out of surprises!
Session
Have you ever stopped to think about where the words we use in software engineering come from? Terms like “bug” and “debugging” are familiar to most of us, but what about “daemon” or “cache”? This talk takes a trip down memory lane to explore the surprising and often quirky origins of some of the most common words in computing. Discover how history, culture, and creativity shaped the language we use every day. Whether you’re just starting out in tech or have been in the field for years, there’s something here for everyone. With plenty of stories and illustrations to bring these terms to life, we’ll uncover the hidden history behind the words that define our work.