EPISODE · Apr 18, 2024 · 29 MIN
Ep. 13 Think Deeper Mindset: the engineering culture of ambition and determination
from Revolut Insider · host Revolut
What goes into leading an engineering department at a global fintech? Wojtek Ptak, Head of Engineering for Revolut Business, sits down with host Alex Carril to outline how finding the right people — who Think Deeper, have a Never Settle attitude, and can keep up with Revolut’s ambitious plans — is at the core of what he does. With an impressive career in engineering spanning over 20 years, Wojtek (pronounced “Voy-tech”) shares advice for fellow and future engineers on how to keep striving to be better, and highlights the inner workings of Revolut Business. In this episode, Alex and Wojtek discuss: - How starting at Revolut gave Wojtek a chance to unlearn and relearn - What goes into being the Head of Engineering at a global fintech - The goals behind the team at Revolut Business to Deliver Wow - How engineering is overlooked as a creative field - Advice for managers who work with engineers - Balancing the technical aspects of engineering with the interpersonal skills required to be an effective manager - Upcoming features and launches for Revolut Business customers - How an evolving industry and AI influence an engineer’s work - Advice for new and seasoned engineers from an engineering leader - Interview tips for engineers and what Wojtek looks for in potential candidates Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut https://revolut.la/Careers
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What goes into leading an engineering department at a global fintech? Wojtek Ptak, Head of Engineering for Revolut Business, sits down with host Alex Carril to outline how finding the right people — who Think Deeper, have a Never Settle attitude, and can keep up with Revolut’s ambitious plans — is at the core of what he does. With an impressive career in engineering spanning over 20 years, Wojtek (pronounced “Voy-tech”) shares advice for fellow and future engineers on how to keep striving to be better, and highlights the inner workings of Revolut Business. In this episode, Alex and Wojtek discuss: - How starting at Revolut gave Wojtek a chance to unlearn and relearn - What goes into being the Head of Engineering at a global fintech - The goals behind the team at Revolut Business to Deliver Wow - How engineering is overlooked as a creative field - Advice for managers who work with engineers - Balancing the technical aspects of engineering with the interpersonal skills required to be an effective manager - Upcoming features and launches for Revolut Business customers - How an evolving industry and AI influence an engineer’s work - Advice for new and seasoned engineers from an engineering leader - Interview tips for engineers and what Wojtek looks for in potential candidates Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut https://revolut.la/Careers
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Ep. 13 Think Deeper Mindset: the engineering culture of ambition and determination
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