Jake Bolam

Jake Bolam, a Principal Engineer at Instagram, shares his journey from Staff Engineer to his current role, providing insights into promotion strategies and work-life balance. He discusses the importance of accepting high-risk code reviews that might break production and his effective note-taking system in VSCode. Jake also emphasizes the value of genuine inquiry in tech leadership, team dynamics, and how fostering collaboration can drastically accelerate project timelines. His advice for maintaining productivity while prioritizing personal well-being is both practical and inspiring.