Mike Bouchong

Yvonne Sharp is an expert in managing the human side of technical projects, while Mike Bouchong advises engineers on bridging the gap between tech and business. They discuss why engineers often struggle to illustrate the business value of their work and emphasize that most project failures stem from people issues, not technical ones. Healthy escalation practices are highlighted alongside the importance of concise communication and ownership. Yvonne shares a light-hearted story about using cheesecake to build crucial networks, all underscoring the need for strong relationships in project success.