What Survives the Downturn: Ivan Gekht on Recession-Proofing a Tech Career

In this episode of Developers Rising, Gehtsoft CEO Ivan Gekht joins the conversation on how developers can build careers that endure—even thrive—in economic downturns.

Ivan brings the same clarity he applies to high-stakes software architecture to the question of personal strategy:

“What makes you irreplaceable isn’t tools—it’s judgment under pressure.”

In this 30-minute conversation, he dives into:

• The difference between velocity and value in tough markets

• Why engineering judgment beats trendy tech stacks

• How developers can shift from “code delivery” to problem ownership

• What hiring managers really look for when headcounts freeze

At Gehtsoft, we’ve weathered recessions by focusing on outcomes, not optics. This episode breaks down what that means for individual developers navigating a volatile future.

🎧 Watch on YouTube: Recession-Proof Your Tech Career (Developers Rising)