Dev Interrupted

CTO of LinearB, Yishai Beeri, joins the podcast to discuss setting and reporting engineering goals. They cover methodologies for predictability, key metrics like planning accuracy and cycle time, and effective communication with business stakeholders. Learn how to align engineering goals with business priorities for operational excellence.

Neha Batra, VP of Engineering at GitHub, discusses the importance of taking risks in leadership, establishing communication pathways, and conducting AMAs with your team. She also shares insights on building trust, accountability, and gathering signals from team members. Neha highlights the pitfalls leaders should avoid and the value of curiosity in navigating experiences like dating.

Chuck Lafferty, VP of CRM at ADP, discusses employee engagement, trust-building in teams, and innovative techniques like 'Survey Roulette'. Understanding individual needs and fostering meaningful work leads to increased productivity. Actionable steps include personalized interactions and empathetic leadership to improve engagement.

Tara Hernandez, VP of Developer Productivity at MongoDB, delves into achieving developer productivity through outcomes, minimizing noise, and balancing tech, processes, and communication. She discusses three horizons for investment breakdown, the importance of goal setting for noise reduction, and the role of AI in developer productivity.

Binil Pillai, SMB Security Strategy Head at Microsoft, discusses the importance of SMB security, leveraging AI for threat detection, and Microsoft's Security Copilot. Topics include key security challenges, AI integration, and advice for SMB leaders on starting security assessments.

Melissa DePuydt, Sr. Director of Engineering at Upstatement, discusses leveraging her journalism background in engineering leadership. Topics include thinking like a journalist for effective planning, risk management, and decision-making, preparing for disruptions, conducting pre-mortems, and embracing diverse perspectives. Insights on career switching, team collaboration, and continuous learning are also shared.

The podcast discusses the varied roles of VP of Engineering, the importance of self-evaluation for career growth, and using personality tests for team dynamics. They also explore the impact of AI on the workforce, aligning engineering with business goals, and enhancing human skills with AI technology.

Engineering leader Kelly Vaughn shares insights on building influence through trust, communication, and empowerment. They discuss staying close to product development, the importance of feedback, and the future of AR/VR technology, focusing on Apple's Vision Pro.

Jason Krohn from Syngenta shares insights on achieving predictable software delivery at scale through empowered teams, aligning work with employees' passions, implementing efficient DevOps processes, and empowering teams with autonomy. He highlights the importance of metrics, addressing production delays, leadership communication, coaching, and the significance of career laddering and mentorship in engineering roles.

CTO and author Zach Goldberg shares insights from 'The Startup CTO's Handbook' covering management fundamentals, technical leadership, and technology decisions. He offers advice for technical leaders to develop empathy and understanding within their organizations.