AJ Cooper, Director of Hardware Engineering at Lyft
Few people get the opportunity to work on a global scale, but AJ has done it twice as a hardware engineer. We learn how to develop a business mindset as a technologist and how he transitioned from focusing on the tactical to thinking like an owner. He also shares a blueprint for demonstrating impact and developing a high career velocity, even if you're not on the most exciting or impactful projects. Finally, AJ explains how to break through if you're at a startup or smaller team and why it might be just the push you need to become a more rounded professional.