Technical Leadership Talks

In today's episode, we are spotlighting an alumna of Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM), a degree that prepares engineering and technology professionals to become the leaders of the future. Today, Kat Pressler speaks about her leadership journey, her experience earning her METM degree, and how she has brought the skills she learned from MET

As a manager, the responsibility of having difficult conversations is necessary, yet a skill most of us struggle to properly develop. In this episode, we speak with Sunshine Webster, the Senior Manager of Talent Development at Q2, about how to coach effectively through these interactions.Listen as Sunshine gives practical strategies to transform difficult conversations into constru

Over the past year, the landscape of AI innovation has surged dramatically into the public consciousness, permeating nearly every professional domain. Yet, amidst this rapid expansion, a crucial question arises: what are the legal boundaries of AI application? Tune in to today's episode as lawyer Mike Speed delves into the current legal state of AI as of March 2024. With a focus on

Transitioning from a tech-based role to a management role is not without its difficulties. In today's episode, we speak with Jordan Caddick, a project director at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, about his own journey into management. Jordan highlights the importance of time spent in a technical role, continued education throughout one's career, and EQ skills used in leadership. Tec