In this discussion, Irina Stanescu, a seasoned engineer formerly with Google and Uber, shares her insights as an engineering leadership coach. She provides a behind-the-scenes look at Google’s rigorous engineering culture and emphasizes the importance of design documents. Irina offers tactical tips for new engineers on building credibility and advancing careers, detailing her own promotion journey and challenges faced. Additionally, she differentiates between influence and merely having influence, outlining essential skills that engineers need to develop for success in large tech organizations.

Irina Stanescu, a former manager at Uber and Google, shares insights on achieving impact through influence in tech. Topics include balancing IC and management duties, training influence skills, applying influence in specific roles, and being a helpful EM.