Engineering management & culture beyond the Zerp era with Shreyas Balakrishna| Engineering Success Podcast 04

In this episode of Engineering Success Podcast, Shreyas, Melbourne based engineering manager discusses the evolving challenges and responsibilities of engineering management in the post-Zerp era, emphasizing the importance of balancing technical engagement with effective team leadership. He shares personal experiences and strategies for fostering a high-performing engineering culture, underlining the significance of being product-obsessed and user-centric to secure a decisive impact and innovation in the tech industry. The conversation reveals practical advice on navigating the transitions within engineering roles and the critical role of feedback and psychological safety in building successful teams.Plus, be prepared to be amazed by Shreyas's ability to coin catchy terms.About the GuestShreyas Balakrishna is an engineering leader from Melbourne, Australia. He's passionate about motivating teams, culture, and innovation. He's been an Engineering Manager at Culture Amp since November 2022. Previously, he held key roles at Halter, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and EROAD. He has a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems from the University of Auckland and focuses on continuous learning, clean code, efficient feedback, and proactive leadership.