Joakim Recht

Joakim Recht, a Distinguished Engineer at Uber, shares insights from his engineering journey. He discusses the project that propelled his promotion and reveals the often unfair realities of promo committees. Joakim also emphasizes the importance of influence and mentorship, recommending an informal approach to mentoring others. He addresses the challenges of scaling technology and the politics that come with broader responsibilities. Finally, he reflects on lessons learned from his time at Uber and why he ultimately transitioned to a startup environment.