Marina Altés
I'm a senior software development engineer with a background in Neuropsychology.
I spent a decade working in clinical settings and neuroscience research, until in 2020 I enrolled on a web development bootcamp, landing my first software development role in 2021 and joining Criteo in 2022 where I've been working since.
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Software development is not just about writing code, but also about how our brains handle complexity, learning, and problem-solving under pressure.
Why does a day of coding feel so mentally exhausting? Why do solutions appear when you step away from your desk? And why do we sometimes get stuck chasing the wrong bug for hours?
In this talk, we explore the intersection of neuroscience and programming through four practical concepts: your brain’s “background processor,” its ability to rewire itself, the limits of working memory, and how cognitive biases affect debugging. You’ll leave with a simple, actionable toolkit to avoid common mental traps, learn faster, and code more effectively.