#77 Darío Blanco Iturriaga: Legacy Transformation - Charting a Course for Future Success

Apr 9, 2024

Darío Blanco Iturriaga, Founding Technology Lead at Karla, joins the podcast to discuss Legacy Challenges, Modernization Strategies, Cross-Cutting Concerns, Business Alignment, Leadership, and Implementation in tech. Insights provided on navigating legacy systems, aligning technical efforts with business goals, and driving successful outcomes for organizations.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Navigating the Complexities of Legacy Delivery in Software Development

01:50 • 3min

Navigating the Complexity of Balancing Good Practices and Fast Iteration in Software Development

04:25 • 3min

Balancing Technical Improvements with Business Needs

07:06 • 24min

Navigating the Transition to Newer Technologies in Business

31:27 • 16min

Optimizing Collaboration and Legacy Projects in Distributed Teams

47:17 • 10min

Aligning Technical Solutions with Business Value

57:26 • 3min

Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech.

In this episode, host Mateusz Konieczny, Full Stack Developer at @‌Brainhubeu, talks with Darío Blanco Iturriaga, Founding Technology Lead at Karla about:

- Understanding Legacy Challenges: Listeners will gain insight into the complexities and challenges associated with legacy systems in the realm of technology and engineering.

- Strategies for Modernization: They will learn various strategies and approaches for modernizing legacy systems effectively, including prioritization, resource allocation, and project planning.

- Cross-Cutting Concerns: The importance of identifying and addressing cross-cutting concerns within teams and projects will be emphasized, along with the benefits of collaboration and communication in mitigating legacy issues.

- Business Alignment: Listeners will understand the significance of aligning technical efforts with overarching business goals and objectives to ensure that modernization efforts bring tangible value and address critical needs.

- Leadership and Implementation: Leadership insights and practical implementation tips will be provided, offering guidance on how engineering leaders can navigate legacy challenges, drive modernization efforts, and deliver successful outcomes for their organizations.

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