ACM Talk - Titus Winters

ACM BPDC will host an insightful talk titled “Basics of Tech Debt”, scheduled to take place online on September 9th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The session will be delivered by Titus Winters, Senior Principal Scientist, renowned for his expertise in large-scale software engineering.

The talk will explore the pressing challenge of technical debt—a hidden cost that slows down innovation and burdens engineering teams worldwide. Participants will gain a clear understanding of why engineers across the industry struggle with mounting technical debt, why many debt-reduction programs fail to produce lasting impact, and how organizations can build sustainable debt management practices.

Designed for students, researchers, and professionals alike, the session will highlight practical steps that can be applied directly within teams and projects, offering both conceptual clarity and actionable strategies. By demystifying technical debt, this event aims to equip attendees with the knowledge to balance speed and sustainability in software development.

The session is open to all, with free participation certificates provided to attendees. As part of ACM BPDC’s commitment to fostering learning and professional growth, this talk promises to deliver valuable insights into one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of modern software engineering.