Revolut Insider Ep. 13 Think Deeper Mindset: the engineering culture of ambition and determination
Apr 18, 2024
Wojtek Ptak, Head of Engineering for Revolut Business with over 20 years of experience, dives into the intricacies of leading an engineering team at a global fintech. He shares his journey of unlearning and relearning at Revolut, emphasizing the blend of creativity and technical skill in engineering. Topics include team goals to 'Deliver Wow', advice for aspiring engineers, and the impact of AI on engineering work. Wojtek also discusses empowering teams through mentorship and what he looks for in potential hires.
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Wojtek's Background
- Wojtek Ptak, Head of Engineering for Revolut Business, has 20+ years of experience, including building distributed systems and founding his own company.
- He worked with Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola, analyzing sales data before modern platforms existed.
Joining Revolut
- Wojtek joined Revolut to challenge his existing experience and avoid confirmation bias.
- He sought a different perspective and a chance to "unlearn and relearn," which Revolut provided.
Management Advice
- Managers should strive to be sparring partners for their teams, helping shape ideas and solutions.
- They should foster leadership by encouraging team members to be sparring partners for each other.