Engineering Unblocked
Pulling off a multi-month tech debt paydown project with Alice Bartlett from Financial Times
May 13, 2024
Alice Bartlett, Tech Director for Customer Products at the Financial Times, discusses introducing modern technology to a 136-year-old company and leading efforts to re-architect past decisions. Topics include fixing architectural flaws, communication importance, blameless culture, system maintenance, and tech engagement.
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- Successfully leading a tech debt paydown project at Financial Times by fixing architectural flaws and maintaining engagement.
- Transition from content-based APIs to front-end platforms at Financial Times to broaden product development focus.
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Alice Bartlett's Journey at Financial Times: Overcoming Challenges and Adopting Modern Technology
Alice Bartlett, the Tech Director for Customer Products at Financial Times, shares her eight-year journey introducing modern technology to a 136-year-old company. Despite initial doubts, she found the FT's culture inclusive and stimulating, making it a long-term fit. She transitioned from working on design systems to managing front-end platforms, showcasing the FT's evolution over the years.
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