Brian Guthrie

In this conversation, Brian Guthrie, the Director of Engineering at Justworks and a former ThoughtWorks consultant, emphasizes the importance of optimizing lead time for software delivery. He challenges traditional CI/CD practices, revealing how asynchronous pull requests can hinder speed to market. Brian shares insights from his 'Move Faster Manifesto' and discusses the advantages of trunk-based development. He advocates for a collaborative project management style that prioritizes learning and flexibility, while celebrating the human connection in engineering.