Better Tech Leadership

In this engaging discussion, Luke Rotta, Head of Testing & Integration Environments at Chicago Trading Company, shares his insights on the unique tech challenges in FinTech, especially around regulatory compliance. He discusses transforming traditional tech teams into Site Reliability Engineering groups and the critical lessons learned during this 16-month journey. Luke emphasizes the power of automation in improving software quality and developer productivity and explores how AI can streamline operations and enhance team efficiency.

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.

Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech. In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, co-founder of software development agency @‌Brainhubeu, talks with Ady Levy, a VP R&DVP at MarketMan about: - Insights into Tech Industry Dynamics: Gain understanding of the dynamics within the tech industry, including trends, challenges, and strategies for success. - Effective Management Approaches: Learn about different management philosophies and approaches, including data-driven decision-making, team building, and handling difficult situations like layoffs. - Adapting to Change: Understand how companies navigate through periods of conflict, such as wartime situations, and the strategies employed to maintain productivity and morale. - Working with Offshore Teams: Gain insights into best practices for collaborating with offshore teams, including methods for inclusion, communication, and integration into company culture. - Impact of AI on Software Development: Explore perspectives on the role of AI in software development, including considerations around its practical use, cost-effectiveness, and the importance of pragmatism in implementation. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bettertechleadership.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.

Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech. In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, co-founder of software development agency @‌Brainhubeu, talks with Alain Denzler, Founder of getitAI about: - Insights into the transformative potential of AI in revolutionizing sales and brand interaction. - Understanding the challenges and opportunities startups face in the AI landscape, including the importance of niche focus and staying ahead of rapid technological advancements. - Practical strategies for leveraging AI to enhance customer engagement and sales processes, particularly in e-commerce and software markets. - Lessons learned from personal experiences, such as navigating cultural differences in team management and overcoming setbacks in project development. - Visionary perspectives on the future impact of AI on everyday life, including predictions for generational shifts and the fundamental changes in human-technology interaction. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bettertechleadership.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.

Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech. In this episode, host Leszek Knoll, CEO of software development agency @‌Brainhubeu, talks with Valeriy Zamaraiev, a CTO at 1kx about: - Professional Journey in Tech: Insights into the transition from traditional tech roles to becoming a CTO in a leading venture capital firm, including early influences and key experiences. - Approach to Problem-Solving: The importance of being result-oriented, finding efficient solutions, and the balance between enjoying the process and achieving tangible outcomes. - Role of a CTO in a VC Firm: An in-depth look at the responsibilities of a CTO in a venture capital context, including portfolio support, internal projects, technical due diligence, and industry trend analysis. - Web3 and Crypto Networks: Differences between traditional tech environments and Web3, the unique challenges of security and reliability in crypto projects, and the innovative opportunities offered by blockchain technology. - Leadership and Culture: Effective leadership philosophies, strategies for nurturing a positive organizational culture, and the significance of communication and adaptability in remote work environments. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠https://brainhub.eu/better-tech-leadership⁠ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.

Edward Kruger, the Director of Engineering at Neo Financial, dives into the vital role of ownership and autonomy in business growth. He emphasizes how empowering employees enhances innovation and rapid scaling. Edward shares effective coaching techniques that boost engagement and self-reflection. Drawing from classic literature like 'The Art of War', he offers strategic insights applicable to modern challenges. He also addresses the hurdles of rapid scaling and shares resources to guide emerging leaders and CTOs in their journey.

Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech. In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, co-founder of software development agency @‌Brainhubeu, talks with José Ignacio Díaz, a CTO at Besso about: - Insights into the tech scene in different regions, particularly Switzerland and Amsterdam. - Challenges and opportunities in startup ecosystems. - Strategies for navigating layoffs, market fluctuations, and talent acquisition. - The importance of proactive leadership and fostering a supportive team environment. - Real-world examples of resilience and problem-solving in high-pressure situations. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bettertechleadership.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.

Mohamed Gamal, a Mobile Staff Engineer at SumUp, dives into the intricacies of tech organization dynamics. He shares insights on aligning platform and product teams to overcome large-scale project challenges. Gamal discusses the importance of strategic architectural decisions and the transition from client-based to product-focused development. He also touches on 2024's technical hurdles, such as product unification, and champions the adoption of Kotlin Multiplatform. Valuable resources in software engineering and team dynamics are explored, offering listeners actionable strategies.

Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech. In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, co-founder of software development agency @‌Brainhubeu, talks with Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI about: - System Design Problem-Solving: Insights into how engineers approach system design problems, including the importance of understanding different perspectives and methodologies. - Adapting to New Technologies: How senior engineers can transition between different tech stacks, such as moving from a C# or PHP background to working with Node and React. - Ethical AI Practices: The significance of data privacy in AI models and the ethical considerations when using customer data for training AI. - Utilizing Generative AI: Practical applications of generative AI tools like ChatGPT in daily tasks, from creating outlines and policies to drafting emails. - Managing Remote Teams: Effective strategies for leading geographically distributed engineering teams, including the benefits and challenges of remote collaboration. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://brainhub.eu/better-tech-leadership We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.

Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech. In this episode, host Leszek Knoll, CEO of software development agency @‌Brainhubeu, talks with Philipp Deutscher, Fractional CTO about: - Career Journey: Insights into the career path of a tech leader, including the transition from software developer to CTO and the various roles and responsibilities taken on along the way. - CTO Role Expectations: Clarification on common misconceptions about the CTO role, emphasizing that it's not just about technology but also involves strategic decision-making, risk management, and leadership. - Key Leadership Skills: The importance of adaptability, communication, strategic thinking, and balancing wartime and peacetime leadership styles for a successful CTO. - Operational Excellence: Strategies for achieving and maintaining operational excellence, including the significance of metrics, sense of urgency, and effective monitoring and processes. - Hiring and Team Management: Insights on the importance of mindset over skillset in hiring, and the critical aspects of responsibility, accountability, and empowerment in team management. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://brainhub.eu/better-tech-leadership We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.