Brittany Ellich

About me

Brittany speaks regularly on topics like accessibility, AI-assisted development, refactoring, and developer experience, sharing practical insights with engineering teams and conferences. Her talks focus on helping developers untangle complexity, adopt modern tools responsibly, and build software that actually works for the people using it.

She’s the co-host of the Overcommitted podcast, where she and fellow engineers have candid conversations about the realities of growth, burnout, and navigating a career in tech. She also writes The Balanced Engineer newsletter, where she shares lessons from her own experience balancing technical leadership, personal growth, and the evolving demands of the industry.

By day, Brittany works at GitHub, contributing to the platform that helps millions of developers build software. She’s also an active advocate for greater representation of women in tech and works to create more accessible products, more inclusive teams, and a more sustainable tech industry — combining technical expertise with a commitment to mentorship and community.