Give a S**t : That´s The Seed All The Good Things Come From with Sphira Tucker

Spriha Tucker is the Field CTO at Buildkite — a developer-first platform powering high-scale CI/CD pipelines. She’s a two-time Y Combinator founder, and previously built dev tools at Google and Microsoft. She also co-founded Aviator, a startup that helped elite teams like Slack and Figma ship faster.At Buildkite, Spriha helps engineering teams navigate scaling challenges, eliminate organisational friction, and build sustainable momentum without burnout. If you're leading a dev team in 2025, this is a must-listen conversation.In our conversation, Spriha shares:→ Why developer productivity isn't about doing more — it's about reducing friction.→ What most tech leaders misunderstand about developer experience→ The hidden costs of pipeline complexity and CI/CD sprawl→ How to measure progress without weaponising metrics→ Why feedback loops beat deadlines every time→ How to align teams with clarity, not chaos→ The future of tooling and workflows in software engineeringWhether you're a CTO, engineering manager, or hands-on developer, this episode offers a tactical, honest look at what it takes to scale high-performing teams in the real world.Where to find Spriha Tucker:→ Website: https://buildkite.com/→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spriha-tucker/Where to find Mike Sirius:→ Website: https://www.mikesirius.com→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msirius/For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected] us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and check our community at https://masteringtechgrowth.com/