In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Tido Carriero, Co-Founder at Koala and seasoned engineering leader. From his journey into engineering leadership to his experiences at major tech giants like Facebook, Dropbox, and Segment, Tido shares invaluable insights and strategies for building and leading teams.

For more on Tido Carriero, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascarriero/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tidocarriero

Koala Website: https://getkoala.com/

Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.

#BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #postman #koala #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #hypergrowth #facebook #dropbox #segment

Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background

03:51 - Getting into Engineering Leadership

06:45 - Hiring and Building Teams

10:42 - Hiring for Potential

13:03 - Evaluating Junior Hires

16:08 - Red Flags in Hiring

17:49 - Rolling Out Unpopular Changes

18:51 - Navigating Growth Challenges

26:47 - Handling Reductions in Force

29:27 - Dealing with Pain Points in Growth

35:46 - Retaining and Growing Existing Team

41:09 - Balancing Internal Promotions and External Hires

41:45 - Finding the Right People for Challenging Roles

42:44 - Learning and Growing in the First VPE Role

47:03 - Challenges with Scaling and Recruiting

47:56 - Internalizing Hard Feedback and Problem Solving

51:45 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry

53:16 - The Impact of AI on Breaking Changes

54:40 - Excitement about Personal Growth and Family

56:39 - Thought Leadership and Balancing Startup and Family

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews David Fowler, a distinguished engineer @Microsoft about his incredible journey from Barbados to Microsoft. Get insights into the life of a distinguished engineer, balancing tech and management, and the significance of influence. David shares invaluable lessons on navigating breaking changes and the evolving tech landscape. Don't miss his take on dev tools, industry shifts, and the rise of AI!

For more on David Fowler, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfowl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidfowl Microsoft Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.

#BreakingChanges3 #apis #postman #microsoft #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #engineering

Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:27 - Becoming a Distinguished Engineer 05:07 - Role and Responsibilities 06:04 - Transition from Games to Developer Tools 08:11 - Influence and Impact 10:33 - Impact through Influence 12:41 - Balancing Technical and Managerial Roles 16:00 - Introducing Breaking Changes 19:08 - Lessons from Breaking Changes 21:14 - Personal Breaking Changes 26:03 - Longevity at Microsoft 29:03 - The Value of Long Tenure 32:14 - The Craftsmanship of Dev Tools 33:02 - Identifying Changes Worth Paying Attention To 34:31 - Deep Diving into New Technologies 35:37 - Nurturing Technical Minds in Organizations 37:15 - Fostering Technical Leadership 38:29 - The Need for Technical Role Models 39:40 Technical Strategy and Decision Making 43:17 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 46:28 The Impact of AI on Breaking Changes 47:27 Exciting Personal and Professional Changes 48:52 Where to Find David Fowler

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Becky Weiss, VP/distinguished engineer from AWS. Weiss joins us to delve into the intricacies of launching new features and gathering customer feedback at scale. Discover how AWS assists clients in embracing new security measures confidently and gain insights into the significance of data perimeters in cloud security. Plus, explore the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on human communication.

For more on Becky Weiss, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-weiss/

AWS Website: https://aws.amazon.com/

Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.

#BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #postman #api #aws #amazon #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #security

Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background 11:03 - The Evolution of S3 and IAM 30:32 - Opting Out of ACLs 32:21 - The Importance of Getting Things Right 32:59 - Launching New Features and Customer Feedback 33:31 - Helping Customers Transition with Confidence 34:00 - Adding Tools for Customer Confidence 34:56 - The Challenges of Legacy Systems 35:24 - Changing Defaults and Customer Communication 36:57 - Data Perimeters and Security Controls 38:08 - Anticipating Customer Needs and Iterative Development 40:56 - The Impact of AI and Language Generation 48:08 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 51:52 - The Privilege of Helping Customers Secure Data 53:31 - Where to Find Becky Weiss

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Albert Strasheim, CTO of Rippling, where he shares his journey into engineering leadership and expertise in scaling systems. From building diverse teams to navigating through challenging changes smoothly, Albert provides invaluable insights into recruiting, communication, and leading teams at the growth stage. Also, tune in to learn about Rippling's response to the SVB collapse and the complex logistics and operations involved.

For more on Albert Strasheim, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertstrasheim/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullung

Company Website: https://www.rippling.com/

Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.

#BreakingChanges #postman #rippling #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #siliconvalleybank

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Introduction 01:16 - Background and Path to Engineering Leadership 09:04 - Expertise in Scaling and Hardening Systems 11:55 - Developing the Skill Set for Scaling and Hardening Systems 14:57 - Building Teams for Scaling and Hardening Systems 17:02 - Building Teams and Team Structure 22:28 - Introducing Changes Smoothly 24:32 - Introducing Changes That Did Not Go Well 28:37 - Rolling Out Unpleasant but Necessary Changes 29:13 - Positive End to Reduction in Force 30:11 - Transparent Communication 30:56 - Speed of Execution 31:54 - Maintaining Speed in Growth 33:23 - Challenges of Leading Teams at the Growth Stage 34:41 - Embracing Painful Change 36:04 - Hiring for Durability 37:24 - Setting People Up for Success 40:58 - Rippling's Response to the SUV Collapse 46:47 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 48:08 - Hot Take on AI 49:07 - Excitement about Rippling's Future 50:02 - Finding Albert Strasheim Online

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft executive, diving into his journey in engineering leadership and the hurdles faced during the Windows 8 rewrite. Gain valuable insights on team dynamics, the essence of shipping software collectively, and Microsoft's adaptability in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

For more on Steven Sinofsky, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinofsky/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevesi

Personal Website: https://medium.learningbyshipping.com/

Company Website: https://a16z.com/

Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.

#BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #Postman #Microsoft #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #Windows

Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:12 - Getting into Engineering Leadership 11:29 - Windows 8 Rewrite and Challenges 24:46 - Team Formation and Building 42:43 - Adaptability of Microsoft 43:43 - Resistance to Software as a Service 44:58 - Product Market Fit and Innovation 46:22 - The Importance of Product Market Fit 47:32 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 50:02 - Breaking Changes Introduced by AI 52:26 - Exciting Changes in the Next Year 53:39 - Where to Find Steven Sinofsky

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Gwen Shapira, co-founder and CPO of Nile, for an insightful discussion on engineering leadership and navigating transformations. Learn about her strategies for keeping up with trends and balancing long-term visions with user feedback, as well as the rewards of finding the right people for the right challenges. Discover Gwen's advice on offshore teams, cultural bridges, serverless tech, AI's impact on content, and Nile's exciting developments!

For more on Gwen Shapira, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenshapira/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gwenshap

Personal Website: https://hackingsaas.thenile.dev/

Nile Website: https://www.thenile.dev/

Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, company website at https://www.postman.com/events/breaking-changes, or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.

#BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #postman #saas #GwenShapira #JeanYang #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #serverless

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Background 04:18 - Getting into Engineering Leadership 08:07 - Gwen's Current Job and the Role of a Founder 10:38 - Smooth Introduction of a Necessary Change 21:27 - Change that Didn't Go Well 23:02 - One Thing that Didn't Change at Confluent 25:25 - One Thing that Did Change at Confluent 29:45 - Keeping Up with Trends in the Industry 37:43 - Balancing Vision and User Feedback 41:03 - Working with Offshore Teams 42:02 - Advice for Introducing Offshore Teams 43:09 - Creating Independent Offshore Teams 44:36 - Ensuring Equality and Opportunities for Offshore Engineers 45:49 - Bridging Cultural Differences 47:57 - Underrated Breaking Changes: Serverless 48:49 - Preparing for Breaking Changes in AI 51:28 - Exciting Changes at Nile 52:29 - Finding More Information about Gwen and Nile

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang dives into the world of engineering leadership with Carta CTO Will Larson. From career progression to team building and navigating challenging transitions, Will's experiences offer a wealth of wisdom. Tune in as they discuss leadership consistency, hiring strategies, and the importance of clear communication. Plus, they delve into underrated advancements in the industry, AI's impact, and the exciting release of Will's third book!

For more on Will Larson, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-larson-a44b543/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lethain

Personal Website: https://lethain.com/

Company Website: https://carta.com/

Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, company website at https://www.postman.com/events/breaking-changes or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.

#BreakingChanges #postman #Carta #TechLeadership #ExecutiveProfessionals #LeadershipDevelopment #Adaptability #ConsistencyMatters #TechIndustryInsights #CareerGrowth #LeadershipSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #AdaptiveLeadership

Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:25 - Career Path and Leadership 05:09 - Different Roles as a CTO 07:28 - Leadership in Times of Scarcity 08:16 - Approaches to Hiring and Building Teams 10:19 - The Importance of Consistency in Leadership 13:19 - Reasoning from the Boxes 14:25 - Qualities to Look for in a Hire 16:33 - Red Flags in Hiring 18:02 - Smooth Transitions and Migrations 23:42 - Challenges in Leading Change 27:20 - Lessons from Reductions in Force 32:51 - Absorbing Upsetness and Dealing with Conflict 33:27 - Leading Through the Growth Stage 37:00 - Growth in Leaders Themselves 45:13 - Underrated Breaking Change: Venture Capital 46:37 - Breaking Changes Introduced by AI 49:18 - Exciting Change: Release of Third Book

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang is joined by Mitchell Hashimoto, founder at HashiCorp, to share insights into their journey and strategic decisions. From navigating remote-work challenges to fostering a chat-literate culture, Mitchell delves into HashiCorp's multi-product approach and changes they've pioneered in the industry. This conversation digs deep into company culture, remote-work dynamics, hiring an external CEO, and why he decided to step away.

For more on Mitchell Hashimoto, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellh/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mitchellh

Personal Website: https://mitchellh.com/

HashiCorp Website: https://www.hashicorp.com/

Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, company website at https://www.postman.com/events/breaking-changes/ or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.

Timestamps

[00:02:18] Naming of HashiCorp.

[00:04:29] Embracing programming beyond DevOps.

[00:07:32] Chat literacy and communication styles.

[00:13:33] Unexpected success with Vault.

[00:17:13] Breaking industry changes.

[00:20:23] Total market failure and pivot.

[00:24:25] Making tough decisions in leadership.

[00:26:29] Hard announcements remotely.

[00:30:54] CEO search process insights.

[00:33:46] Defining company culture.

[00:36:56] Remote work challenges.

[00:40:58] Following your passion over security.

[00:44:36] Changing priorities in career.

[00:47:04] Reversion to speed or performance.

[00:52:37] Accessibility in tech industry.

#BreakingChanges #Postman #HashiCorp #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney