Build To Succeed: Digital Experience Design & Product Development; Flutter, AI & Tech Leadership Thiago Ghisi, Nubank — Scaling Mobile Platforms To Serve 100 Million Customers
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Feb 19, 2025 Thiago Ghisi, Director of Engineering at Nubank, boasts nearly 20 years in tech, previously shaping projects at Apple and American Express. He dives into his journey from engineering to leadership and the pivotal role of being a 'glue person' in teams. The conversation reveals Nubank's adoption of Flutter to unify mobile development, enhancing scalability for 100 million users. Thiago also discusses the groundbreaking server-driven UI that revolutionized their processes, emphasizing flexibility, continuous delivery, and a strong company culture driving success.
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Effective Management
- Effectively giving feedback and delegating are crucial management skills.
- Avoid being a feedback shield or a mere pass-through; process and make it actionable.
Nubank's Disruptive Start
- Nubank, now a major fintech, started by revolutionizing Brazilian banking with mobile-first, no-fee credit cards.
- They expanded to other countries and pioneered instant, fee-less transfers with PIX.
Flutter's Impact
- Nubank adopted Flutter due to scaling challenges, a large mobile backlog, and the need for cross-platform efficiency.
- Despite initial trauma, Flutter enabled broader contributions and streamlined development.