What goes into leading an engineering department at a global fintech?
Wojtek Ptak, Head of Engineering for Revolut Business, sits down with host Alex Carril to outline how finding the right people — who Think Deeper, have a Never Settle attitude, and can keep up with Revolut’s ambitious plans — is at the core of what he does.
With an impressive career in engineering spanning over 20 years, Wojtek (pronounced “Voy-tech”) shares advice for fellow and future engineers on how to keep striving to be better, and highlights the inner workings of Revolut Business.
In this episode, Alex and Wojtek discuss:
- How starting at Revolut gave Wojtek a chance to unlearn and relearn
- What goes into being the Head of Engineering at a global fintech
- The goals behind the team at Revolut Business to Deliver Wow
- How engineering is overlooked as a creative field
- Advice for managers who work with engineers
- Balancing the technical aspects of engineering with the interpersonal skills required to be an effective manager
- Upcoming features and launches for Revolut Business customers
- How an evolving industry and AI influence an engineer’s work
- Advice for new and seasoned engineers from an engineering leader
- Interview tips for engineers and what Wojtek looks for in potential candidates
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