Shape Up is a book by Ryan Singer that provides a practical framework for managing software development projects. It emphasizes the importance of shaping work to fit within fixed time constraints, rather than fixing the scope and letting the time vary. The book introduces a three-stage process: shaping, building, and batting, which helps teams focus on delivering valuable work efficiently. Shape Up promotes a more collaborative and autonomous approach, empowering teams to make decisions and solve problems independently. The book's principles have been adopted by numerous teams and organizations seeking to improve their product development processes.
Team Topologies provides a step-by-step, adaptive model for organizational design and team interaction. The book focuses on four primary team types (stream-aligned, enabling, complicated subsystem, and platform teams) and three interaction modes (collaboration, X-as-a-service, and facilitating). It emphasizes the importance of managing cognitive load, clear boundaries, and effective communication pathways to optimize value streams and software health. The authors draw on their experience and include real-world case studies to help readers choose and evolve the right team patterns for their organization.
Michael Gyarmathy, Staff Software Engineer at PGA of America, brings a wealth of experience in full-stack development, cloud-native technologies and DevOps. At PGA of America, Michael leads engineering efforts to enhance the golf experience through digital products like PGA Coach, which helps golf professionals streamline their businesses.
In this episode, Michael shares how customer obsession, iterative development and engineering culture drive innovation at PGA of America. He also discusses how Flutter enables scalable app development, how his consulting background shaped his product mindset and why self-immersion in the customer journey is key to building great software.
Key Takeaways:
(02:06) Software engineering is a craft that evolves.
(04:05) Consulting builds a strong foundation, but ownership fuels growth.
(09:07) Digital tools can streamline operations for service professionals.
(11:34) Personal experience with a product’s domain improves development.
(15:30) Embedding products into business programs drives adoption.
(17:35) The product triad (PM, designer, engineer) guides development.
(24:06) Understanding the customer journey leads to better product decisions.
(28:24) Technology can enhance remote learning and coaching experiences.
(31:42) Modular architectures support scalability and multiple teams.
(38:43) Enabling professionals to work efficiently creates lasting impact.
Resources Mentioned:
Michael Gyarmathy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gyarmathy-87ba3364/
PGA of America LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pga-of-america/
PGA of America Website
https://www.pga.com/
Michael Gyarmathy on X
https://x.com/mgyarmathy_
PGA Coach
https://pga.coach/
Find a Golf Coach Near You
https://www.pga.com/coach
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