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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.

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#187 - The Tao of Microservices - Richard Rodger

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.

#186 - The Amazing CTO's Missing Manual: Guide to Managing Tech Teams - Stephan Schmidt

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.

#185 - The Transformed Organization: A Blueprint for Moving to the Product Operating Model - Chris Jones

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.

#184 - Contract Testing Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide - Lewis Prescott

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.

#183 - Mastering Team Leadership by Embracing Conflicts and Building Resilience - Hari Haralambiev

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.

#182 - Building a Quality-Driven Culture: Enhancing Quality Practices Using QPAM - Janet Gregory & Selena Delesie

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.

#181 - Engineer Your Career and Your Life: Timeless Career Advice and the Power of Small Bets - Louie Bacaj

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.

#180 - Becoming a Distinguished Engineer, Public Speaking, and Early Retirement - Kelsey Hightower

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.

#179 - Bottlenecks of Scaleups - Tim Cochran & Kennedy Collins

Tim Cochran and Kennedy Collins are the co-authors of the “Bottlenecks of Scaleups” series. In this episode, we explore several key challenges faced by scaleups, such as product-engineering friction, service disruptions, accumulation of tech debt, and onboarding.

#178 - Leveling Up Through Coding Challenges, Real-World Projects, and Personal Brand - John Crickett

John Crickett is the creator of “Coding Challenges” and a seasoned software engineer. In this episode, John shares his diverse career path, founding his own business, his passion for coding challenges, and tips on building a personal brand.