Better Tech Leadership #144 Nick Humrich: Unlocking Team Productivity - Balancing Metrics and Culture
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In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, CEO of software development agency Brainhub talks with Nick Humrich, about their role as Senior Director of Engineering at Lendio.
During the conversation they cover:
- Measuring Developer Productivity – Using DORA metrics and surveys to assess efficiency and identify friction points.
- Balancing Focus in Engineering – Avoiding over-optimization of one metric to prevent unintended negative effects.
- AI’s Role in Software Development – How AI impacts coding speed, team productivity, and potential risks.
- Choosing the Right Tech Approach – The pros and cons of microservices, monoliths, and evolving software architectures.
- Challenging Industry Norms – Removing code reviews, adopting trunk-based development, and managing resistance to change.
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