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James Trunk

VP of Engineering at Griffin, co-creator of the Polylith architecture, and frequent speaker at Clojure conferences. Shares expertise in using Clojure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments within the banking sector.

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Nov 7, 2023 • 45min

32: Scaling Decision-Making at a Fintech Startup with VP of Engineering at Griffin, James Trunk

James Trunk, VP of Engineering at Griffin, shares insights on scaling decision-making at a fintech startup. They discuss Griffin's new framework, the implementation of ADRs and RFCs, the importance of self-reflection for leaders, incorporating feelings into the decision-making process, recognizing ineffective decision-making, and a six-step decision-making process.
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Sep 10, 2024 • 38min

#100 James Trunk: From Agile to Shape Up - Lessons Learned in Product Development

In this engaging discussion, James Trunk, VP of Engineering at Griffin—a startup bank in the UK—shares his wealth of knowledge in product development. He uncovers the power of early feedback, highlighting the 5% and 30% approaches to enhance collaboration. The conversation shifts to the Shape Up methodology, revealing its benefits over traditional Agile practices. Trunk also explores customized project phases to streamline workflows and emphasizes the importance of contrarian thinking for innovation. Finally, he offers strategies for maintaining company culture during rapid growth.
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Jan 6, 2025 • 1h 2min

Episode 4. Is it easy to manage team of such highly qualified engineers? with James Trunk, Griffin

In this engaging discussion, James Trunk, VP of Engineering at Griffin and co-creator of the Polylith architecture, shares insights from his extensive experience in the banking sector using Clojure. He highlights how skilled Clojure engineers can foster creativity and autonomy in their teams. James talks about the journey from skepticism to success with Clojure, the advantages of Bazel for testing, and the importance of values-driven engineering. He also explores team dynamics and the challenges of using data specification tools in a high-stakes environment.