groCTO Podcast

How do engineering leaders stay relevant in the age of Generative AI?With the rise of GenAI, engineering teams are rethinking productivity, prototyping, and scalability. But AI is only as powerful as the engineering practices behind it.In this episode of the groCTO by Typo Podcast, host Kovid Batra speaks with Suresh Bysani, Director of Engineering at Eightfold, about the real-world impact of AI on engineering leadership. From writing boilerplate code to scaling enterprise platforms, Suresh shares practical insights and hard-earned lessons from the frontlines of tech.💡 Highlights🧠 GenAI in Engineering: Boosting productivity without compromising quality.🛠️ Tech Depth Still Matters: Strong fundamentals are key—even with AI.⚙️ AI for Legacy Systems: Practical ways to integrate GenAI with existing code.🚫 Avoiding Pitfalls: Common mistakes in AI adoption and how to dodge them.📏 Evaluating AI: Frameworks for measuring real impact in engineering teams.🎧 Full EpisodeListen on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Read the Episode Transcript.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO by typo — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & helps build groCTO. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

How do you build a culture of engineering metrics that drives real impact? Engineering teams often struggle with inefficiencies—high work-in-progress, unpredictable cycle times, and slow shipping. But what if the right metrics could change that?In this episode of the groCTO by Typo Podcast, host Kovid Batra speaks with Mario Viktorov Mechoulam, Senior Engineering Manager at Contentsquare, about how to establish a data-driven engineering culture using effective metrics. From overcoming cultural resistance to getting executive buy-in, Mario shares his insights on making metrics work for your team.💡 Highlights🔥 Why Metrics Matter: Fixing inefficiencies & improving predictability.🏗️ Building a Metrics-First Culture: Key steps to drive adoption.📊 Observability & Accountability: The foundation of effective metrics.🎯 Overcoming Resistance: Tackling biases & cultural pushback.🚀 Getting Leadership Buy-In: Aligning executives on engineering success.🎧 Full EpisodeListen on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Read the Episode Transcript.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO by typo — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & helps build groCTO. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode of the groCTO Podcast, host Kovid Batra speaks with C S Sriram, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, about his journey from an Engineering Manager to a VP of Engineering, navigating leadership challenges, and scaling engineering teams effectively.Sriram shares insights into the critical mindset shifts required to transition from managing execution to driving strategy at an executive level. He highlights the importance of mentorship, coaching, and building a high-performing engineering culture, while balancing business objectives with technical excellence.The conversation also covers the challenges of leadership at scale, including how to set the right expectations, enforce quality standards, and use dashboards & skip-level 1:1s for effective communication. The episode concludes with an inspiring poem from Sriram on vision, resilience, and leadership.💡 Highlights🚀 From IC to VP: Navigating early management struggles and leadership growth.🏗️ Culture & Quality: Building a productive engineering team while maintaining technical excellence.📊 Scaling Leadership: Dashboards, policies, and structured communication for effective management.🎯 Coaching & Mentorship: Developing future leaders within the organization.✨ The Leadership Mindset: Sriram’s reflections on resilience, shared through an inspiring poem.🎧 Full EpisodeListen on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Read the Episode Transcript.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO by typo — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & helps build groCTO. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode of the groCTO Podcast, host Kovid Batra speaks with Sheeya Gem, Director of Engineering and Product Strategy at Progress ShareFile, about her experiences leading dev teams through mergers and acquisitions.Sheeya discusses the importance of building collaborative relationships with stakeholders, maintaining effective communication, and fostering a shared purpose among teams. She emphasizes the significance of continuous learning, adaptability, and leveraging tools and processes to keep projects on track. The conversation also touches on managing cultural transitions, supporting teams through change, and ensuring successful integration post-acquisition. Finally, Sheeya shares valuable parting advice for engineering leaders, promoting trust, shared purpose & continuous learning.💡 Highlights🔄 Leading Through Change: Steering dev teams in mergers & acquisitions.🌍 One Goal, One Team: Stakeholder alignment through a shared purpose.🤝 Show, Tell, Align: Sheeya’s key framework for engineering management.🎯 Trust & Verify: How tech leaders can balance trust & metrics.🎧 Full EpisodeListen on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Read the Episode Transcript.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO by typo — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & helps build groCTO. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode of the groCTO Podcast, host Kovid Batra interviews Anton Zaides, the Director of Engineering at Taranis and author of the Leading Developers newsletter. The focus of their discussion is on the challenges and strategies involved in leading development teams versus platform teams. Anton explores the distinctions between overseeing development teams and platform teams, emphasizing the necessity for product engineers to grasp platform operations. He shares his experience in fostering collaboration and understanding by role-swapping between product and platform engineers for short periods, which has proven to be enlightening and beneficial for both sides. He also touches on the need for better communication and alignment between platform teams' efforts and business outcomes, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating the unsung heroes of platform engineering. The conversation wraps up with practical advice for product engineering managers to strengthen empathy and improve collaboration, ultimately leading to more cohesive and effective tech teams.💡 Highlights🔄 Switching Sides: How engineers learn to think like each other.📊 Tech Meets Business: Platform teams’ role in achieving company goals.🏆 The Unsung Champions: Spotlight on the impact of platform engineers.🌍 Bridging the Gap: The crucial role of PMs in aligning product & platform visions.🛠️ Leading with Empathy: Transform your team with these leadership hacks.🎧 Full EpisodeListen on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Read the Episode Transcript.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO by typo — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & helps build groCTO. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode of the groCTO Podcast, host Kovid Batra welcomes Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, to discuss engineering productivity hacks. Maher shares insights from his 16+ years of engineering and leadership experience, emphasizing the importance of passion and individualized growth paths for team members.He recounts how his early interest in gaming and experiences as a guild master in World of Warcraft shaped his leadership style, teaching him valuable lessons in social intelligence and teamwork. Maher outlines his proprietary framework for peak performance focusing on shared understanding, trust, and competence, and highlights the significant benefits of leveraging generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot for improving productivity. The episode also delves into the complexities of implementing new technologies and managing distributed teams, underscoring Maher's strategies for overcoming these challenges through continuous learning and fostering a collaborative culture.💡 Highlights💬 A framework built on trust, competence & shared understanding🎮 How gaming shaped Maher's leadership style🤖 The role of GenAI tools like GitHub Copilot in boosting productivity🌍 Tackling the challenges of distributed teams and new tech adoption🎧 Full EpisodeListen on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Read the Episode Transcript.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO by typo — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & helps build groCTO. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode of the groCTO Podcast, host Kovid Batra interviews David Archer, the Director of Software Engineering at Imagine Learning, with over 12 years of experience in engineering and leadership, including a tenure at Amazon. The discussion centers on successfully integrating acquired teams, a critical issue following company mergers and acquisitions. David shares his approach to onboarding new team members, implementing a buddy system, and fostering a growth mindset and no-blame culture to mitigate high attrition rates. He further discusses the importance of having clear documentation, pairing sessions, and promoting collaboration across international teams. Additionally, David touches on his personal interests, emphasizing the impact of his time in Japan and his love for Formula 1 and rugby. The episode provides insights into the challenges and strategies for creating stable and cohesive engineering teams in a dynamic corporate landscape.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid🚀 Journey from Amazon to Software Director at Imagine Learning🎮 Gamer, F1 enthusiast, and rugby fan🤝 Builder of trust and culture-first teamsb) Key Takeaways📌 The secret to preventing knowledge loss in acquired teams🛡️ How a no-blame culture transforms team dynamics📚 The unexpected power of buddy systems in tech integration🔧 Why aligning cultures is the key to seamless transitions💬 Leadership hacks for retaining top talent after acquisitions🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode of the groCTO Podcast, host Kovid Batra is joined by Ben Matthews, Senior Director of Engineering at Stack Overflow, with over 20 years of experience in engineering and leadership. Ben shares his career journey from QA to engineering leadership, shedding light on the importance of creating organizations that function collaboratively rather than just executing tasks independently. He underscores the need for cross-functional teamwork and reducing friction points to build cohesive and successful teams. Ben also addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI revolution, emphasizing Stack Overflow’s strategy to embrace and leverage AI innovations. Additionally, he offers valuable advice for onboarding junior developers, such as involving them in code reviews and emphasizing documentation. Throughout the discussion, Ben highlights essential leadership principles like advocating for oneself and one’s team, managing team dynamics, and setting clear expectations. He provides practical tips for engineering managers on creating value, addressing organizational weaknesses, and fostering a supportive environment for continuous growth and learning. The episode wraps up with Ben sharing his thoughts on maintaining a vision and connecting it with new technological developments.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid📈 Journey from QA to Senior Director at Stack Overflow🎿 Snowboarding enthusiast, calzone lover, and movie buff🤝 Advocates for collaboration, emphasizing that tech is a “team sport”b) Key Takeaways💡 Crafting cohesive teams by reducing friction🤖 Staying ahead by embracing AI at Stack Overflow📘 Effective onboarding & mentoring of junior developers🔑 Ben’s top 3 leadership principles for success📊 Unmissable advice for Engineering Managers🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode of the groCTO Originals podcast, host Kovid Batra engages in a comprehensive discussion with Geoffrey Teale, the Principal Product Engineer at Upvest, who brings over 25 years of engineering and leadership experience.The episode begins with Geoffrey's role at Upvest, where he has transitioned from Head of DevEx to Principal Product Engineer, emphasizing a holistic approach to improving both developer experience and engineering standards across the organization. The discussion further delves into the significance of product thinking for internal teams, highlighting the challenges and strategies of building platforms that resonate with developers' needs while competing with external solutions.Furthermore, Geoffrey offers valuable insights into the decision-making processes, the importance of simplicity in early-phase startups, and the crucial role of documentation in fostering team cohesion and efficient communication.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid📈 Journey from Head of DevEx to Principal Engineer🏦 Inside Upvest’s API-powered financial infrastructure model🎶 Geoffrey’s passions: music, open-source, and eco-friendly techb) Key Takeaways💡 Crafting internal platforms that developers love🔒 Balancing security, speed, and strict regulations✍️ Importance of simplicity and clear documentation🧩 Adapting product thinking to complex engineering challenges🌍 Weighing platform options: Internal vs External🛠 Frameworks for better decision-making in engineering🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode of the groCTO Originals podcast, host Kovid Batra engages in an insightful conversation with Christopher Zotter, the Head of Digital Engineering at Sky, Germany. Christopher brings a wealth of experience, including a decade of leading engineering teams and founding a software development agency.Known for his unique leadership philosophy, Christopher believes in the power of building trust, embracing failures, and fostering a transparent culture. He shares his journey from an apprentice in Germany to a leadership role, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and continuous learning. The discussion delves into the challenges and strategies of managing culturally diverse remote teams, effective communication, and transitioning from legacy systems to cutting-edge technologies. Christopher also highlights the significance of being a role model and integrating community involvement into one's career. This episode offers a deep dive into the principles and practices that can guide leaders in nurturing successful global development teams.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid📈 Christopher’s journey from apprentice to a global leader💼 Balancing leadership with running a side businessb) Key Takeaways🔑 How to build trust and foster a transparent team culture?📣 Embracing failure as a tool for growth and encouraging open dialogue🌐 Navigating the complexities of remote leadership to drive effective team collaboration👥 Integrating community involvement as a leader to stay connected and groundedLooking for top tech mentors like Christopher who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode of the groCTO Originals podcast, host Kovid Batra engages with Vilas, an accomplished engineering leader with significant experience at companies like Walmart, Netflix, and Bill.com. They discuss the concept of Developer Experience (DevEx) and how it extends beyond simply providing tools. Vilas highlights the importance of enabling developers with frictionless processes and addresses the multidimensional challenges involved. The conversation delves into Vilas’s journey in DevEx, insights from designing platforms and enabling developer productivity, and the necessity of engaging with key opinion leaders for successful adoption. Vilas shares personal anecdotes and learning experiences, stressing the significance of treating developer enablement as a product and encouraging collaboration. The discussion concludes with advice for those stepping into DevEx roles, underlining the evolving significance of this field in the industry.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid🎥 Vilas’s love for cinema & BTS stories🏃‍♂️ Unwinding through movementb) Key Takeaways🔑 The role of frictionless processes in improving DevEx🎯 Treating Developer Enablement as a product to drive real impact🤝 How to engage with key opinion leaders for successful platform adoption💬 Practical advice for those stepping into DevEx rolesLooking for top tech mentors like Vilas who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode of the groCTO Originals podcast, host Kovid Batra is joined by Carlos Neves, the Head of Engineering at Vitality, as they explore the often challenging transition from an individual contributor (IC) to an Engineering Manager (EM).With over 15 years of experience in engineering and leadership, Carlos shares his journey from Portugal to the UK, his initial interest in computer science influenced by a cousin, and his passion for salsa dancing. The discussion delves into the importance of gaining horizontal exposure within an organization, understanding the nuances of management beyond technical skills, and building confidence to overcome imposter syndrome. Carlos emphasizes the significance of proactive communication, trusting the team through delegation, and seeking mentorship. He shares insights into making a conscious decision to transition into management, highlighting the need for self-assessment regarding technical passions and people management skills.The episode concludes with advice for those considering this career path and the introduction of groCTO Connect, a mentoring initiative aimed at helping technical leaders advance.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid🇵🇹 Carlos’ path from Portugal to the UK💻 Balancing interests: Sports vs. Computer Science💃 Salsa dancing as a creative outletb) Key Takeaways🧠 How to gain horizontal exposure for a smoother transition into management💬 Tips for overcoming imposter syndrome through better communication🤝 How to effectively delegate by trusting and empowering your team🎯 Career reflection: Deciding between coding & people managementLooking for top tech mentors like Carlos who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Welcome to today’s episode of the groCTO Originals podcast, where host Kovid Batra talks with Jagannath Kintali, former Head of Engineering at Dojo and ex-startup co-founder, about building impactful engineering teams focused on customer delight.Jagannath shares his extensive experience of over 18+ years in engineering, discussing the importance of building what is needed rather than overshooting with extravagant systems. He emphasises creating high-performance teams through trust, purpose, and customer empathy. Jagannath highlights his journey, the learnings from his startup, and how he implemented these insights at Dojo, including stories about curtain ordering systems and observability projects. This episode provides valuable insights on leadership, team building, and aligning engineering efforts towards solving real customer problems.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid👨‍💻 Jagannath’s rise from Orissa to tech leadership in the UK✈️ Passion for engineering and a dream to fly📈 Startup lessons: product focus, team-building, and executionb) Key Takeaways👥 Building customer-driven, high-performing teams🛠️ How trust, purpose, and empathy drive engineering success⚖️ Startup insights: start small, iterate fast🔍 Implementing learnings at Dojo with real-world projects🚀 Aligning engineering teams to solve real customer problems👨‍💼 Practical advice for leaders balancing system design with customer needsLooking for top tech mentors like Jag who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Welcome to today’s episode of the groCTO Originals podcast, where host Kovid Batra sits down with Venkat Rangasamy, Director of Engineering at Oracle and an advisory member at HBR, to discuss how AI is reshaping the engineering landscape. Venkat shares his journey from a humble background to leading at Oracle, diving into his passion for mentorship and the revolutionary impact of AI on the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).In this episode, Venkat explores how AI is making product development faster, cheaper, and more efficient, while also addressing the challenges of using public versus local LLMs. He offers actionable advice for engineering leaders in startups, focusing on the evolving role of developers and how to navigate this transformative phase in tech.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid👨‍💻 Venkat’s humble background to leading at Oracle🤖 His passion for mentorship and generative AIb) Key Takeaways🤖 How AI is revolutionizing the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)⚖️ Challenges with public vs. local LLMs🔒 Security and IP concerns with AI💡 Making product development cheaper, faster, and more efficient with AI👨‍💼 Evolving role of developers in the AI-driven era🛠️ Actionable advice for engineering leaders navigating this shiftLooking for top tech mentors like Venkat who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Welcome to today’s episode of the groCTO Originals podcast, where host Kovid Batra interviews James Charlesworth, Director of Engineering, Sheffield Site Lead at Pendo, to discuss the common conflict between product and engineering teams. James brings over 15 years of experience in engineering and leadership to share strategies for fostering empathy, collaboration, and effective communication. He emphasizes the importance of understanding each team's priorities, the impact of misalignment, and how impactful one-on-one interactions can build trust within teams.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid👨‍💻 James’ background and early passion for tech🎸 Exploring creative non-tech hobbiesb) Professional Journey🎓 A pivotal moment: Choosing the wrong degree🧭 Navigating life and discovering your nichec) Key Takeaways💟 Bridging the ‘Product vs Engineering’ gap with empathy👔 The role and influence of Engineering Managers🤝 How frequent 1-on-1s build trust within teams🌱 Practical tips for introverts in techLooking for top tech mentors like James who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Welcome to another episode of exploring tech leadership! Today, your host Kovid Batra welcomes Vladislav Maličević, CTO at Jedox.Vlado shares his 20-year journey from being one of the first developers at Jedox to becoming the CTO of the company. He discusses his personal background, the growth and transformation of Jedox, and the company's strategic decisions, including the shift from open-source to a full-fledged cloud platform.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid✨ Vladislav’s introduction🇩🇪 Personal life & shift to Germanyb) Professional Journey👨🏻‍💻 Vlado’s journey from developer to CTO at Jedox🚀 Competing with existing competitors like IBM & SAPc) Key Takeaways📈 Jedox's evolution: How they created space in the market👩‍💻 The role of open source in Jedox's growth✅ Transition to cloud and key decisions🎯 Building vs. Outsourcing: How to make the right choice?Looking for top tech mentors like Vladislav who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Welcome to another episode of exploring tech leadership! Today, your host Kovid Batra welcomes Leonid Bugaev, Head of Engineering at Tyk.With 20 years in IT, mostly with startups, Leo brings a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship and leadership. He’ll share his insights on navigating economic downturns, building strong engineering teams, and keeping motivation high in tough times. Leo’s focus on transparent communication and strategic priorities offers valuable guidance for thriving in any economic climate.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid👨🏻‍💻 Leonid’s introduction✨ Personal life & hobbiesb) Professional Journey🚀 Starting a business at 17 & working with startups💰 Side hustles & monetizationc) Key Takeaways📈 Understanding the patterns of economic downturns👩‍💻 How to build business context for Engineering teams✅ Avoiding chaos & maintaining motivation🎯 Leo’s strategic priorities during a recession💬 Building trust with transparent communicationLooking for top tech mentors like Leonid who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Welcome to today's podcast episode, where we dive deep into the minds shaping the future of tech leadership! Today, your host Kovid Batra sits down with Sergio Visinoni, who is many things - a visionary Fractional CTO, Tech Advisor, and Mentor at groCTO Community. He’s also the brilliant mind behind the newsletter 'Sudo Make Me a CTO'.Sergio made a bold leap from the traditional VP of Engineering role to the world of solopreneurship, and he hasn’t looked back since. In this episode, he’ll unravel how he’s reimagined Maslow’s hierarchy for tech and business teams, offering insights that could transform the way you lead and innovate.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid👨🏻‍💻 Sergio’s introduction✨ Personal life & hobbies b) Professional Journey🙋‍♂️ From Software Engineer to Solopreneur🚀 Building the newsletter ‘Sudo Make Me a CTO’c) Key Takeaways📈 How Maslow’s hierarchy for tech teams was created🔺 Levels & benefits of Maslow’s pyramid👩‍💻 How Maslow’s hierarchy serves tech & business needs✅ Addressing implementation challenges📝 Power of data-driven decision-makingYou can now book a complimentary 1:1 mentorship session with Sergio. Contact us to schedule.🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, Kovid Batra hosts Peter Peret Lupo, Head of Software Engineering at Sibli. With over a decade of experience in engineering and management, Peter also shares his most effective management strategies on his blog.Peter begins by emphasizing the vital role that engineering metrics play in shaping organizational culture. He delves into topics such as code collaboration, the relationship between metrics and technical debt, and the challenges and timelines involved in implementation and adoption.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid🙋‍♂️ Peter’s introduction🎮 Hobbies & current interests🇨🇦 Moving to Canada from Brazilc) Key Takeaways👩‍💻 How engineering metrics influence org culture🤔 Are DORA metrics enough?✅ Code collaboration as a key metric!💰 Metrics to address technical debt🎯 Effective timeframe & process of metrics implementation🔔 Upcoming DORA Webinar Want to learn some practical tips on implementing DORA & engineering metrics? Join Nathen Harvey, DORA lead at Google Cloud and Ido Shveki, VP RnD at Beehero for an learning-filled live webinar to answer all your DORA-Hows & Whats. 🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

The Dora Lab - Ep. 03In this episode, Kovid Batra welcomes Ben Parisot, Software Engineering Manager at Planet Argon, with over 10 years of experience in engineering and engineering management.Ben delves into engineering metrics, specifically DORA & the SPACE framework, highlighting their impact on customer satisfaction & DevEx, discusses implementation challenges, and shares strategies to overcome them, along with other insights!💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid🙋‍♂️ Ben’s introduction🎨 Hobbies & current interestsb) Professional Journey🛠️ What does Planet Argon do?💼 Ben’s responsibilities at Planet Argonc) Key Takeaways👩‍💻 Understanding code quality, collaboration & roadmap contribution✅ How to effectively gauge team satisfaction & developer experience🎯 Which areas of engineering efficiency should you focus on?💪 Tackling common metrics implementation challengesLooking for top tech mentors like Ben who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Welcome to today's episode of the podcast! Your host, Kovid Batra, sits down with Leigh Rathbone, Head of Quality Engineering at CAVU, with past contributions to various reputable organisations like Sony Ericsson & The Very Group.Leigh has been at the forefront of tech innovation, from developing the first touchscreen smartphone and smartwatch to working with AR, VR, and AI tech. In this episode, he shares his insights on the evolution of software testing and automation. Tune in to hear his thoughts on balancing human effort and AI in the tech world.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid👨🏻‍💻 Leigh’s introduction✨ Life-defining moment in Leigh’s careerb) Professional Journey📱 Building the first touchscreen smartphone & smartwatch at Sony Ericsson🚀 The beginning of automation with WinRunnerc) Key Takeaways📈 The evolution of software testing & growing trends🤖 How to effectively utilize AI in testing✅ Continuous upskilling & team collaboration techniques🎮 Hands-on testing approach to AR, VR & 3D gaming🙋‍♀️ The unique value of humans in testingLooking for top tech mentors like Leigh who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, host Kovid Batra is joined by Paul Lewis, a seasoned technology leader with over 30 years of experience. Paul has held prominent roles, including CTO at Hitachi Vantara, and currently serves as CTO at Pythian.In addition to his professional roles, Paul actively contributes to academia as a board member of the Schulich School of Business. In today’s episode, Paul shares his insights on building tech teams from scratch, offering valuable perspectives from his vast experience in the technology sector.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid👨🏻‍💻 Paul’s introduction🌈 Witnessing a spectrum of technologyb) Professional Journey💼 Switching from IT to OT at Hitachi Vantara🚀 Innovation & future tech at Pythianc) Key Takeaways💟 Establishing a collaborative team culture✅ Hiring & talent acquisition strategy💬 Processes & communication in growing teams🤖 Aligning tech innovation with business requirementsLooking for top tech mentors like Paul who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, host Kovid Batra is joined by Jacob Singh, CTO in Residence at Alpha Wave Global. Jacob's impressive career spans over two decades, during which he has held pivotal CTO and Director roles at renowned startups and organizations such as Blinkit, Sequoia Capital, and Acquia. Being a coder & a manager, Jacob understands the challenges faced by both developers & tech leaders and so, we’re super excited to bring to you his extensive knowledge of improving developer experience through this podcast.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid👨🏻‍💻 Jacob’s background & upbringing🇮🇳 Moving to India & career breakb) Professional Journey💼 Working in the US & later in India at Grofers (now ‘Blinkit’)🚀 Defining ‘Developer Experience’ & why it’s trendingc) Key Takeaways💻 What separates the tech cultures in India & the West?💟 Creating good DevEx for Gen Z & younger generations✅ Advice for leaders in misaligned organizations📈 How Grofers improved their developer experience🤖 Jacob on PRs, code reviews & utilizing AI tools for developmentLooking for top tech mentors like Jacob who can help you take up your new tech leadership role with confidence or guide you with your next career move? Sign up with groCTO Connect for 1:1 mentorship from top CTOs & tech leaders.Accelerate your journey towards success🚀🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, host Kovid Batra welcomes Roman Kuba, VP of Engineering at a tech-based startup Tset. Roman brings a wealth of experience from his leadership roles at renowned organizations including GitLab, Cloudbees, and CodeSandbox.Roman explores the intricate dynamics of scaling a startup with a people-first approach, balancing effort & value delivery and overcoming challenges along the way by learning from one’s mistakes.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid🏆 Roman’s life-defining moments🇦🇹 Moving from Australia to Austriab) Professional Journey💼 Roman’s role & responsibilities at Tset🚀 The importance of a people-first approachc) Key Takeaways💪 Aligning & keeping young developers motivated🔍 Navigating the Zero-to-One journey⚖️ Balancing effort & value delivery at startups👨‍🏫 Advice for developers & aspiring engineering leaders🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋1) Subscribe to groCTO — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs! Your referral empowers & builds our groCTO community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In today’s episode, host Kovid Batra is joined by Glenn Santos, VP of Engineering at PDAX. Glenn is also dedicated to empowering developers to become leaders with his initiative eHeads, a community for engineering leaders to exchange experiences and insights. His vast experience includes valuable contributions to renowned companies such as Salarium, TraXion Tech Inc., and HCX Technology Partners.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid🏆 Glenn’s life-defining moment🍝 Being a foodie & an avid car loverb) Professional Journey🚀 Discovering TechCrunch & outsourcing💼 Glenn’s role & responsibilities at PDAXc) Key Takeaways🤝 Aligning tech & business goals & keeping developers motivated⚖️ Managing velocity while fulfilling compliances📝 Implementing DORA metrics & SonarQube✅ Building trust in the initial days as a leaderWelcome to groCTO! Every week we publish a curated selection of articles, and podcasts to accelerate the growth of passionate engineering leaders 🚀 By subscribing, you empower us to deliver to you insights most valued by fellow CTOs and industry experts.🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋You can find us here too!LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | X (Twitter) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In today’s episode, Kovid Batra is joined by two dynamic engineering leaders: Miroslaw Stanek and Francis Lacoste.Miroslaw, the Director of Engineering and PL Engineering Site Lead for the Poland R&D division at Papaya Global, also authors the much-loved newsletter ‘Practical Engineering Management’.Francis, an expert at fostering high-performing, collaborative cultures, is a VPE and CTO Coach specializing in helping startups scale up! He brings invaluable insights to this episode from his time with Heroku and its acquisition by Salesforce later on.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid🚵🏻‍♀️ Miroslaw on being a father, an athlete & a leader.🎶 Francis’s interest in music & teaching meditation online.b) Professional Journey🚀 Miroslaw’s journey from Azemo to its acquirer Papaya Global.💼 Francis’s story of leadership at Heroku to its acquisition by Salesforce.c) Key Takeaways🔍 The various types of acquisitions with examples.⚖️ Navigating culture shifts, team mergers & evolving missions.📝 Onboarding & talent utilization.✅ Maintaining team motivation & efficiency during transitions.Welcome to groCTO! Every week we publish a curated selection of articles, and podcasts to accelerate the growth of passionate engineering leaders 🚀 By subscribing, you empower us to deliver to you insights most valued by fellow CTOs and industry experts.🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋You can find us here too!LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | X (Twitter) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, host Kovid Batra welcomes Lubo Drobny, Senior Leader & Software Engineering Coach at Cisco. With an impressive professional background at Seimens & SAP Labs, Lubo also actively contributes to the tech community through blogging, hosting podcasts, and organizing meetups centered around product and software engineering topics. Today, you can find Lubo talking about building teams from scratch vs branching, engineering metrics, team excellence, & much more.💡 Highlightsa) Getting Candid🍃 Lubo’s love for programming, hiking & gardening.👨‍🏫 A life-defining moment in Lubo’s career shaping his current coaching style. b) Professional Journey🚀 The story of leadership at Slido to its acquisition by Cisco.💼 Working at Slido vs Cisco.c) Key Takeaways⚖️ How to balance hiring, training & delivery while scaling up?📝 Crucial engineering metrics for assessing team excellence.✅ The impact of metrics on delivery and quality.🔍 Finding the root cause of inefficiency in teams.Welcome to groCTO! Every week we publish a curated selection of articles, and podcasts to accelerate the growth of passionate engineering leaders 🚀 By subscribing, you empower us to deliver to you insights most valued by fellow CTOs and industry experts.🎧 Full EpisodeThis episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more.Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋You can find us here too!LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | X (Twitter) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, host Kovid Batra welcomes Jörg Godau, Chief Digital Officer at Doctorly and one of the founding members of The EL Club in Berlin, Germany. His vast experience includes valuable contributions to renowned companies such as VRR Consulting UG, Nortal, and IBM. The discussion revolves around ‘Leading with Empathy & Compassion’.The episode kicks off with Jörg discussing his hobbies and life-defining events before delving into his role and daily challenges at Doctorly. He emphasizes leveraging user insights and business understanding for software development and aligning individual career aspirations with organizational needs during team scaling.Furthermore, Jörg explores measuring engineering team success both qualitatively and quantitatively. Wrapping up, he shares his final thoughts on remote work.Welcome to groCTO. Every week we publish a curated selection of articles, and podcasts to accelerate growth for passionate engineering leaders By subscribing, you empower us to deliver to you insights that have already shown value to fellow CTOs and technology readers.You can find us here too!LinkedIn || YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, host Kovid Batra welcomes Ricardo Castro, Platform Engineer/SRE at FanDuel.The episode kicks off with Ricardo shedding light on his personal interests and transformative life experiences. He imparts valuable wisdom on differentiating between DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineers. He also advises adopting best practices for implementing CI/CD pipelines in startups, medium-sized enterprises, and large corporations and presenting a robust framework for cultivating effective DevOps teams.Lastly, Ricardo provokes thoughtful reflection on whether deployment frequency truly encapsulates DevOps efficiency, or if the focus should shift towards the value delivered.Ricardo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccricardo/groCTO is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

This episode features Claus Höfele, Head of Engineering at On and the author of the newsletter ‘Drawn to Leadership’. He has a rich technical background at the Doctari Group, eBay Classifieds, Sony Ericsson, and more.The episode begins with Claus sharing the core function of his company ‘On’ and the inspiration behind his newsletter. Following that, he explores his definition of ‘Leadership’ and describes his journey from a software engineer to a leader. He also offers insights into his role as a Director of Engineering, managing multiple teams, context switching, and escalations, particularly in lean structures or during hiring phases.Lastly, Claus delves into defining success for engineering teams and discusses his significant success as an Engineering Director and the contributing factors.Claus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claushoefele/groCTO is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, we welcome Ariel Pérez, VP of Engineering at Strip. He has also previously contributed his expertise to JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Berchbox.The episode begins with a quick fireside chat, where Ariel reveals his love for Latin dance, especially Salsa, and recounts a life-defining moment. Moving further into the main section, he shares details of his day-to-day responsibilities as a VP of Engineering at Split, which includes creating an environment for success and enabling his cross-functional teams to establish the right context.Addressing the communication gap challenge, he advocates for two-way communication built on trust and transparency, emphasizing the importance of free-flowing knowledge transfer among teams. Later, he discusses methods to gauge engineering success, not solely relying on DORA metrics but also addressing the age-old question, "Are we building the right things?".Lastly, Ariel delivers his parting advice for engineering leaders, urging them to recognize environment-building as their primary responsibility.Ariel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielxperez/groCTO is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, join Sebastian Heide-Meyer zu Erpen, VP of Technology at Tonies, and a professional mentor at the Mentoring Club.Sebastian delves into the transition from an IC to a managerial role at Tonies, elucidating his day-to-day responsibilities and the challenges he faces. He emphasizes the strategic move towards insourcing development, illustrating the process of building and scaling a robust tech team through meticulous hiring practices and adept incident management.Additionally, Sebastian elaborates on the four crucial dimensions for defining and measuring engineering success: outcome, output, tech health, and team health. He passionately advocates for the self-determination theory, an outcome-oriented approach, and the value-driven delivery model as essential frameworks within Tonies.Finally, Sebastian underscores the significance of involving developers in the customer discovery phase, highlighting the pivotal role it plays in shaping product development and enhancing customer satisfaction.Sebastian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-heide-meyer-zu-erpen/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, we welcome Eric Heikkila, Technical Lead at Ford, and Founder/ex-CTO at Arbor Insight.Eric discusses his journey from founding a startup to his current role at Ford. He shares insights on his hobbies, life-defining moments, and experiences in various roles. He delves into topics like coding beginnings, transitioning from startup to corporate leadership, and managing remote teams. He also explores DORA metrics for team success, emphasizing value delivery and developer well-being.Lastly, Eric advocates for honesty, embracing failure, and learning from mistakes. He shares strategies for team engagement, like retrospectives and well-being check-ins, highlighting the importance of transparency and communication.Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericheikkila/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, we welcome James Samuel, Software Engineering Manager at Reddit, and ex-Head of Technology at TIER Mobility. He's also the author of the blog 'Effective Software Leads'.The episode begins with James' exciting journey from chemistry to coding. We also learn about his passion for tennis and insatiable curiosity that led him on a journey from Nigeria to Germany.Moving on to the main section, James sheds light on the core responsibilities of an Engineering Manager at Reddit, the day-to-day assessment of oneself and empowering your devs to become self-sufficient decision-makers.He further discusses the challenges he's faced while balancing the expectations of various stakeholders and shares the 4 critical pillars of building high-performing engineering teams.Lastly, James highlights the role of DORA metrics in measuring engineering efficiency while indirectly managing multiple teams.James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abiodunjames/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, join Andrei Gavrila, agile coach & Fractional CTO at Pentalog.The podcast starts with a fireside chat with Andrei Gavrila, providing us with a glimpse into his personal interests. As the conversation progresses, he takes a deeper dive into the challenges faced by fractional CTOs in startups and large-scale organizations. Further, he sheds light on implementing agile at scale in large organizations as well as measuring the success of engineering teams, especially when determining team structure and topology. Lastly, he discusses the 'Maturity Model', a valuable tool for engineering leaders and CTOs aligned with an agile mindset.Andrei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavrilaandrei/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, join Sayak Saha, Director of Engineering at AUTO1 Group, with a rich background in organizations such as Wipro Technologies, Amazon, and Dell.The episode kicks off with a fun fireside chat with Sayak. As the conversation progresses, he addresses the key considerations for scaling a development team. Furthermore, he explores strategies for fostering seamless collaboration among engineering, design, and product teams to enhance product development efficiency, particularly amidst challenges such as ambiguous requirements and communication barriers. Sayak also shares valuable perspectives on integrating cutting-edge AI technologies like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT into existing legacy codebases, addressing concerns such as tool fatigue and optimizing resource allocation.Lastly, Sayak talks in great detail about ‘Build vs. Buy vs. Run’ framework and essential benchmarks for evaluating the success of an engineering team.Sayak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayaksaha/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Welcome to episode #02 of The DORA Lab - An exclusive podcast by Beyond the Code, dedicated to all things DORA and beyond!In this episode, we've brought back one of our most beloved guests - Marian Kamenistak, a renowned VP Engineering Coach, and the former VPE at Mews.The discussion begins with Marian elaborating on two key terms - DevOps and DORA metrics. He then explores the application of DORA metrics within teams and their significance. He provides examples of how DORA metrics can pinpoint team issues, such as utilizing change failure rate to gauge team satisfaction.Lastly, Marian offers valuable insights into strategies for engineering managers to tackle inefficiencies beyond DORA metrics and navigate execution steps when tackling challenges like high cycle time or low roadmap contribution.Marian on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariankamenistak/⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, join Chris Bee - startup tech advisor and ex-CTO at Lessen with previous engineering leadership experience at Zillow, Uber & Amazon.The episode begins with a candid fireside chat where Chris talks about moving to the West Coast, his college years, being a DJ, and how it paved the way for software development in his life.In the main section, Chris shares hands-on advice to tackle leadership challenges at various company stages, emphasizing 3 primary aspects - people, process & product. Further, he imparts tactics to translate business vision into technical strategy, discussing the impact of autonomy & accountability in depth. He also talks about his system of the 4Ds - discovery, design, development & distribution, to streamline the product development process. Lastly, he breaks down team goals into 2 buckets - project & business, to streamline metrics & achieve engineering success.Chris concludes by offering parting advice to the audience, reminding them not to overlook the importance of having fun at work.Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbee/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Welcome to episode #01 of The DORA Lab - An exclusive podcast by Beyond the Code, dedicated to all things DORA and beyond!In our debut episode, host Kovid Batra welcomes Lena Reinhard, tech mentor and advisor with a wealth of experience from renowned organizations such as CircleCI, Travis CI, and BuzzFeed.The episode kicks off with a glimpse into Lena's life outside of work. Transitioning to the main section, they delve deeper into what drives teams to prioritize and implement DORA metrics and focus on effectively communicating engineering metrics with non-engineering teams to ensure alignment with business goals. Lena also sheds light on the implementation challenges engineering leaders face with metrics.Lastly, Lena shares parting advice for engineering communities, emphasizing the 'why' and the context behind metric usage to drive meaningful team progress.Lena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenareinhard/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Join Marc Adler, Fractional CTO & Chief Architect for startups at CTO-as-a-Service.In this episode, Marc shares the challenges he's faced as a Fractional CTO & specifies the differences between a Fractional & a full-time CTO role. Moreover, he defines his strategies while working with dev teams, and explains how startups can benefit from a Fractional CTO. He also emphasizes creating clear documentation & the intricacies of working with development shops to set up high-efficiency teams with positive work culture.Lastly, he discusses the role of ChatGPT & GitHub Copilot in shaping modern coding practices.Marc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-adler/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

In this episode, join William Mendes, SRE Manager at Feedzai and mentor at IFTL.William explores the challenges faced as an SRE manager. He discusses the balance between metrics, including DORA metrics and Cycle time, and the need for direct communication. He also emphasizes psychological safety and shares strategies to prioritize and support developer experience and well-being.Lastly, William offers valuable advice on seeking feedback from the team for personal and collective evolution.William on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-mendes/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Join Alexandre Goedert, Head of Technology at Thoughtworks.In this episode, Alex takes a deep dive into his team collaboration practices and defines what constitutes 'Good software' for engineering teams. Further, he also highlights the pivotal role of large-scale CI/CD, fostering the autonomous mindset and crucial aspect of ensuring a positive developer experience within teams. Alex concludes by offering parting advice to the audience, emphasizing the importance of connecting to business value and fostering a collaborative team environment.Alexandre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandregoedert/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Join Stephan Schmidt, CTO Coach at Amazing CTO.In today's episode, Stephan discusses the various challenges faced by CTOs, the importance of creating tech strategies, aligning dev teams to focus on creating impact and bridging the gap between tech & business goals. He also sheds light on technical debt and what separates a leader from a manager.Stephan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanjschmidt/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Join Herijs Deksnis, Director of Software Engineering at Giraffe360.In this episode, Harijs talks about his experience of scaling up a startup from 0 to 1, and from 1 to 10 and beyond. Further, he discusses the psychological strategies to manage 'bus factors' and handling technical debt. Lastly, he talks about the sure-shot signs of developer burnout & inefficiency in the team and the ways to balance engineering, product & business milestones.Harijs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harijsdeksnis/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Join Limor Bergman, tech leadership coach & mentor at LBG Consulting Services Ltd. Limor also hosts her own podcast series - 'From a Woman to a Leader'.In this episode, Limor discusses the challenges she has faced as a woman in tech, and how she overcame them. She also emphasises the importance of having a mentor, keeping up with the latest tech, and employing metrics tools for estimation & prediction. Lastly, she shares valuable advice on effectively advancing a career in tech.Limor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Join Ashik Uzzaman - Director of Engineering, Treatment Platform at Twin Health. He's also the creator of 'Leader's Whiteboard' - a blog and an educational YouTube channel for engineering leaders.Being an avid reader & a chess enthusiast, Ashik is also passionate about coaching individual developers and helping them move into management roles. He shares his knowledge of various leadership styles with us, emphasizing hands-on experience, reading & peer-to-peer feedback. Furthermore, he talks about empowering developers, setting clear objectives and leveraging metrics as an engineering leader for the overall improvement of the team.Ashik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashikuzzaman/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Join Peter Kristianto Widjaja, Co-founder & CTO at Hubble.BuildIn this episode, Peter talks about scaling a startup from 0 to 1. He also sheds light on the importance of purpose-driven values, being people-centric, 360 feedback and holistic methods of measuring developer well-being along with efficiency.Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkwidjaja/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Join Jeff Watkins, Chief Product & Technology Officer at xDesign, who leads a team of 250+ engineers.In this episode, Jeff talks about the concept of the 'iron triangle' and the ways to balance it. He also discusses the implementation of the latest security tech and AI tech, defining success for dev teams, utilising engineering metrics to identify bottlenecks and understanding developer psychology.Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-watkins-5167111/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Join Serdar Mustafa, the founder of Phoenix Software Consulting, who has also contributed to the product & engineering teams of companies like Twilio & Wise. He now works as a Fractional Advisor to multiple tech startups and is the author of the blog 'From Code to Boardroom' on Substack.Today's discussion revolves around leading dev teams towards a Product-Market Fit. Serdar sheds light on important topics like people leadership, tech debt, goal-setting methodologies, and measuring developer efficiency & well-being the right way.He also talks about the concept of a Minimal Lovable Product and the connection between technical debt & delivering an MVP.Serdar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serdar-mustafa/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com

Meet Marian Kamenistak, engineering leadership mentor & coach, founder of Augment Lab & Engineering Leaders CZ. He's also the former VP of Product Engineering at Mews.The episode starts with a fun fireside chat where Marian talks about his first coding days, his favourite Netflix show & his end-of-the-day routine. In the main section, Marian sheds light on how to maintain engineering efficiency with a data-driven and empathetic mindset. He emphasizes his core principles of transparency, trust & prevention. He also elaborates on two distinctive terms - 'Roadmap contribution' and 'Epic Cycle Time’.Marian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariankamenistak/Beyond the Code is an exclusive series of podcasts with tech leaders across the globe, sharing learnings about dev processes, growth, culture, and well-being.Connect with us!LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/typoapp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/typo_app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Typoapp_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088731559819⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try typo for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://typoapp.io/⁠⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecodebytypo/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grocto.substack.com