By Henry Suryawirawan
Great technical leadership requires more than just great coding skills. It requires a variety of other skills that are not well-defined, and they are not something that we can fully learn in any school or book. Hear from experienced technical leaders sharing their journey and philosophy for building great technical teams and achieving technical excellence. Find out what makes them great and how to apply those lessons to your work and team.
Dr. Michaela Greiler is a code review advocate and runs the “Awesome Code Reviews” workshops. In this episode, we discuss the importance of making code reviews awesome, the correlation between code reviews and developer experience, and valuable tips on code review tools and techniques.
Vladik Khononov returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book “Balancing Coupling in Software Design”. In this episode, Vlad revisits the essence of coupling, explores its implications on software complexity and modularity, and introduces the three dimensions for evaluating and balancing coupling.
Richard Rodger is the author of “The Tao of Microservices”. In this episode, Richard shares a unique philosophical and practical approach to microservices, focusing on core concepts such as messages first, component-based, pattern matching, and transport independence.
Stephan Schmidt is a CTO coach and the author of “Amazing CTO”. In this episode, we delve into the multifaceted world of the CTO role and discuss what it takes to become a great CTO, including practical advice on leadership, delegation, one-on-ones, self-management, and imposter syndrome.
Chris Jones, Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG) and co-author of “TRANSFORMED” joins me to discuss how organizations can transform and innovate like top tech companies by leveraging the Product Operating Model and its key principles.
Lewis Prescott is the coauthor of “Contract Testing in Action”. In this episode, join us to demystify contract testing and discover how it ensures reliable software integration, particularly in complex microservice architectures.
Hari Haralambiev is co-founder of SoftSkillsPills.com. In this episode, we discuss essential elements of team leadership and dynamics, such as the TReE team model, dealing with conflicts and disagreements, and maintaining team engagement during tough times.
Janet Gregory and Selena Delesie are the co-authors of “Assessing Agile Quality Practices Using QPAM”. In this episode, we discuss how to elevate and improve our organization’s quality culture and practices based on the 10 quality aspects and 4 dimensions of QPAM.
Louie Bacaj is a software engineer and engineering leader who turned entrepreneur. In this episode, Louie shares his unique career journey, timeless career advice for tech professionals, and the importance of taking small bets and learning from the small wins for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Kelsey Hightower is formerly a Distinguished Engineer at Google and a prominent figure in the tech industry. In this episode, Kelsey reflects on his journey, revealing why he decided to retire early, and offering valuable insights and lessons learned from his career.
