Engineering Advice You Didn't Ask For

Nov 05 2024 24 ep. 52 mins 50
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A Weekly Podcast about Engineering Leadership with Keyur Hindocha, Louie Bacaj, Mitra Raman, Thiago Ghisi, & Vic Vijayakumar.

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S03E04 - The Subtle Art of Selective Micromanagement

Nov 05 2024 48 mins  
Reference article we discussed: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/subtle-art-selective-micromanagement-thiago-ghisi

S03E03 - The slippery slope of managerial & cultural incentives in engineering teams!

Nov 05 2024 48 mins  
Article we discussed: https://yosefk.com/blog/people-can-read-their-managers-mind.html

S03E02 - AI and Software Engineering

Nov 05 2024 64 mins  

S03E01 - Engineering Metrics and Productivity

Nov 05 2024 58 mins  
Recap & Discussion of the controversy ignited by the McKinsey article "Yes, You Can Measure Software Developer Productivity."

S02E10 - Side Hustles & Small Bets!

Nov 05 2024 74 mins  
In the last episode of season 2 of the show, we share how we met and our learnings working on Side Projects and how they have helped us: (i) to grow on our careers, (ii) to make some money online/on the side & (iii) have more optionality in general. Find the remaining episodes of season 2 at https://engineeringadvice.substack.com/ --- We delved deep into our personal experie

S02E09 - Team Topologies

Nov 05 2024 40 mins  
The cost of this conflict? Potentially demotivated teams and a maze of missed opportunities. Dive into the debate surrounding team composition: Should they harbor generalist engineers ready to tackle anything or specialists who master their domain? While some argue the merits of starting with jack-of-all-trades engineers, especially for nascent organizations, others counterpoint

S02E08 - Managing everything everywhere, all at once.

Nov 05 2024 65 mins  
We delve deep into the art of management from all angles. We explore myriad scenarios related to peers, managers, and stakeholders. From unpacking the complexities that arise when someone takes an issue about your work performance to a manager without confronting you first to the importance of trust, transparency, and direct communication in such situations, we bring you real-life

S02E07 - How do you become a Manager of Managers?

Nov 05 2024 50 mins  
In this episode, we navigate the multifaceted realm of transitioning into the role of a manager of managers, chronicling diverse personal experiences and insights. The journey unfolds with cautionary tales about the risks of being perpetually thrust into this role without enough authority, alongside accounts of organic growth through handling multiple work streams, and the correspo

S02E06 - Interview with Product Management Expert David Pereira

Nov 05 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, we dig into the often-overlooked world of product management, its partnership with engineering, overuse of AB testing, and the secret sauce for an effective product trio. We are joined by David Pereira, product leader with over a decade of experience & prolific writer on the subject, where he provided valuable insights into product management roles and skills.

S02E05 - Preparing Yourself for a Transition to Engineering Management

Nov 05 2024 65 mins  
In this episode, we delve into the challenging and often daunting journey of transitioning from an individual contributor (IC) to an engineering manager. We share personal stories and experiences about how they navigated this path. From unexpected leadership roles to intentional career planning, we learn about the varied routes that led us to managerial roles. We also discuss key p