Tech Lead Journal
Henry Suryawirawan
Great technical leadership requires more than just great coding skills. It requires a variety of other skills that are not well-defined, and they are not something that we can fully learn in any school or book. Hear from experienced technical leaders sharing their journey and philosophy for building great technical teams and achieving technical excellence. Find out what makes them great and how to apply those lessons to your work and team.
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May 20, 2024 • 57min
#175 - How to Solve Real-World Data Analysis Problems - David Asboth
Author and podcaster David Asboth shares practical insights on real-world data analysis challenges, emphasizing the importance of understanding the business problem and maintaining a results-driven approach. Topics include data dictionary, data modeling, data cleaning, data lake, prediction analysis, AI's impact on data analysis, and the importance of critical thinking. Tune in to level up your data analysis skills!
11 snips
May 13, 2024 • 58min
#174 - The Hard Truths of Software Development and How to Succeed - Venkat Subramaniam
Renowned figure in software development, Venkat Subramaniam, shares hard truths on agile misalignment, developer gaps, and neglected technical practices. Discussions on the role of architects and technical leaders in steering successful software projects. Valuable insights on career journey, agile development, and essential technical practices. Must-listen for actionable advice to elevate software development game.
18 snips
May 6, 2024 • 58min
#173 - Flow Engineering: Collaborative Mapping for Effective Action at Scale - Steve Pereira & Andrew Davis
Authors of 'Flow Engineering', Steve Pereira and Andrew Davis, discuss the challenges of scaling, the principles of flow engineering, and the importance of creating a culture of collaboration and alignment in organizations. They explore the benefits of mapping techniques for optimizing value streams, the shift in leadership mindset required, and the impact of flow engineering on organizational performance.
6 snips
Apr 29, 2024 • 58min
#172 - The Quality Mindset with Holistic and Risk-Based Testing Strategies - Mark Winteringham
Quality engineer and author Mark Winteringham discusses holistic and risk-based testing strategies. He emphasizes understanding user values, using API design testing, exploratory testing, automated testing, and ATDD. Mark also delves into the testing Venn diagram model and the upcoming 'AI-Assisted Testing' book, highlighting the evolving roles of testers and developers.
10 snips
Apr 22, 2024 • 60min
#171 - The Delicate Art of Bureaucracy and Adaptive Ethics - Mark Schwartz
Mark Schwartz, Enterprise Strategist at AWS, discusses bureaucracy and adaptive ethics. He explains the impact of bureaucracy on digital transformation, characteristics of a good bureaucracy, and how leaders can manage it. Schwartz also delves into ethics in the digital world, making better ethical decisions, and the relevance of ethics in business today.
11 snips
Apr 8, 2024 • 59min
#170 - Essential Communication Patterns for Developers and Technical Leaders - Jacqui Read
Join Jacqui Read, author of 'Communication Patterns,' as she discusses the importance of soft skills for developers and technical leaders. Explore topics like visual communication, multimodal communication, and remote communication. Learn practical patterns to level up your communication skills and advance your career in the tech industry.
Apr 1, 2024 • 50min
#169 - User Experience Design: The Key to Creating a Sustainable Business Moat - Satyam Kantamneni
Satyam Kantamneni, CEO of UXReactor, discusses the power of user experience design to drive business growth. He explains the Experience Value Chain and the concept of Experience Debt. Satyam shares insights on experience-driven organizations, business moats, and the PragmaticUX playbook for transformative journeys towards XT.
29 snips
Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
#168 - Serverless as a Game Changer - Joseph Emison
Learn how serverless technology can revolutionize software development by streamlining tasks, optimizing code maintainability, and empowering developers. Joseph Emison explains the benefits, challenges, and successful implementation of serverless architecture, offering valuable insights for developers and engineering leaders.
5 snips
Mar 18, 2024 • 53min
#167 - Uncovering Blind Spots: How Great Leaders Unleash Great Performance - Marisa Murray
Discover how great leaders unleash performance by uncovering blind spots, the gap between intention and impact. Marisa Murray shares 7 blind spots from her book, including false assumptions and unhealthy detachments. Learn how to cultivate a culture to reveal blind spots and acknowledge positive intent for effective leadership.
23 snips
Mar 11, 2024 • 49min
#166 - The Kanban Guide You Should Know About - Colleen Johnson
Learn about optimizing workflow efficiency with Kanban strategy, managing dependencies in software companies, effective work visualization for team collaboration, and empowering women in Kanban. Discover the benefits of tracking work progress, managing blockers, and connecting online for Kanban discussions.
