EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 1H 16M
TECH | "Built Not Bought" with Dave Manton | S4 Ep4
from The Start and Scale Podcast · host Tact IT
In our brand new episode, we sit down with Dave Manton, Head of Architecture at Victorian Plumbing!From starting his career as a Primary School Teacher before discovering Java and later being inspired by Manchester’s booming .NET scene, to now leading a growing architecture function, Dave’s story is one of career pivots, people-first leadership and building great tech teams without losing sight of the human side.We talk:→ Career transitions & juggling family life→ Leadership and self-reflection → Building a bespoke tech stack for scale → How to get the best out of your people → Culture, collaboration and what good tech looks likeAnd SO much more!If you're navigating leadership or a hands on role in tech, this one's packed with insight.
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In our brand new episode, we sit down with Dave Manton, Head of Architecture at Victorian Plumbing!From starting his career as a Primary School Teacher before discovering Java and later being inspired by Manchester’s booming .NET scene, to now leading a growing architecture function, Dave’s story is one of career pivots, people-first leadership and building great tech teams without losing sight of the human side.We talk:→ Career transitions & juggling family life→ Leadership and self-reflection → Building a bespoke tech stack for scale → How to get the best out of your people → Culture, collaboration and what good tech looks likeAnd SO much more!If you're navigating leadership or a hands on role in tech, this one's packed with insight.
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