EPISODE · Oct 14, 2024 · 1H 4M
How a QA became an Engineering leader?
from Diary of a CTO · host Himanshu Saxena
In this episode of the Engineering Success Podcast, we sit down with Daniel, the Head of Engineering Delivery at Valocity, to explore his unique leadership journey. From humble beginnings to leading multiple engineering teams across Australia and New Zealand, Daniel shares how he transformed from a shy university student to an inspiring leader who empowers high-performing teams. What We Discuss: ✓ Daniel’s journey from early roles to Head of Engineering Delivery at Valocity. ✓ The power of feedback and how it shapes effective leadership. ✓ Transitioning from managing a single team to leading managers of teams. ✓ How to foster team engagement and collaboration in remote settings. ✓ Creating a culture of continuous improvement through agile practices. ✓ The importance of work-life balance and the role sports, like football, play in staying grounded as a leader. Key Takeaways: ✓ Building high-performing teams through people-first leadership. ✓ Strategies for giving and receiving feedback that drives growth. ✓ How to foster team belonging and maintain engagement in remote teams. ✓ Balancing technical goals with team well-being for long-term success. Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-barrow-82755296/ Daniel’s recommended reads: Turn the Ship Around and Belonging. Subscribe for more insights on leadership, engineering innovation, and tips to lead confidently in the tech world. Learn more about DevDynamics: Discover how DevDynamics helps you create high-performing, self-organizing engineering teams at www.devdynamics.ai.
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In this episode of the Engineering Success Podcast, we sit down with Daniel, the Head of Engineering Delivery at Valocity, to explore his unique leadership journey. From humble beginnings to leading multiple engineering teams across Australia and New Zealand, Daniel shares how he transformed from a shy university student to an inspiring leader who empowers high-performing teams. What We Discuss: ✓ Daniel’s journey from early roles to Head of Engineering Delivery at Valocity. ✓ The power of feedback and how it shapes effective leadership. ✓ Transitioning from managing a single team to leading managers of teams. ✓ How to foster team engagement and collaboration in remote settings. ✓ Creating a culture of continuous improvement through agile practices. ✓ The importance of work-life balance and the role sports, like football, play in staying grounded as a leader. Key Takeaways: ✓ Building high-performing teams through people-first leadership. ✓ Strategies for giving and receiving feedback that drives growth. ✓ How to foster team belonging and maintain engagement in remote teams. ✓ Balancing technical goals with team well-being for long-term success. Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-barrow-82755296/ Daniel’s recommended reads: Turn the Ship Around and Belonging. Subscribe for more insights on leadership, engineering innovation, and tips to lead confidently in the tech world. Learn more about DevDynamics: Discover how DevDynamics helps you create high-performing, self-organizing engineering teams at www.devdynamics.ai.
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