Suhail Patel
Principal engineer at Monzo focused on building their core platform. His role involves building and maintaining Monzo's infrastructure, which spans nearly 2,000 microservices.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 46min
Scaling Systems, Companies, and Careers with Suhail Patel
In this conversation, Suhail Patel, a Principal Engineer at Monzo, discusses the rapid scaling of the fintech platform and the core infrastructure. He shares insights on the evolution of microservices and the importance of automation in supporting growth. Patel emphasizes securing buy-in from teams to showcase true platform value and the necessity of minimum viable architectures. He also dives into team dynamics, highlighting communication's role in leadership and the integration of AI in enhancing engineering practices.
Jan 24, 2024 • 45min
Developer Upskilling and Generative AI with Hywel Carver and Suhail Patel
Hywel Carver and Suhail Patel discuss developer upskilling and generative AI. They explore: learning journeys, the role of generative AI in upskilling, and the software engineer's changing role with powerful AI technologies. They emphasize learning by doing, the significance of diverse perspectives, and caution against overreliance on generative AI without foundational knowledge. They also discuss the potential impact of generative AI on software engineering growth and the complexities of understanding context.
