Engineering Leadership Secrets from Rad AI’s VP of Engineering
Is Big Tech actually faster than startups? Is AI making engineering managers obsolete? Ken Kao (VP of Engineering at Rad AI, ex-Meta, Airbnb, and Palantir) joins Lucas Mendes (CEO of Revelo) to reveal the hard truths about engineering leadership, AI’s impact on teams, and why startup founders struggle to scale.
Managing Engineering Teams, AI’s Impact, and Startup Lessons You Need
In this episode of Tech Teams Today, host Lucas Mendes, CEO of Revelo, dives deep into the realities of tech leadership, AI, and startup challenges. Our guest, Heather Townsend, Co-Founder and COO of Cabana, shares hard-earned lessons from navigating the shift from legal tech to co-founding a startup, emphasizing why trusting your instincts often trumps expert advice.
From Brazil to Disney & ViacomCBS: AI, Remote Work & Software Engineering Insights
In this episode, Bruno Leite, Senior Software Engineer at ViacomCBS, shares his fascinating career journey from Brazil to the United States, working at major entertainment giants like Disney and Paramount+. His experience spans industries from mining and transportation to startups and large-scale media companies, giving him unique insights into the differences between corporate tech environments and agile startups.
Microsoft, Tesla & Dropbox: Lessons from Xsolla's CTO
Join us as we dive deep into the career journey of an engineering leader who has worked at tech giants like Microsoft, Tesla, and Dropbox, and is currently making waves at Xsolla as CTO. We explore his learnings from each company, focusing on scalability, culture, and impact.
Insights from Dropbox’s Julian Ramirez on AI, Engineering Leadership and Remote Work
Join us as we delve into the career journey of Julian Ramirez, Senior Engineering Manager at Dropbox. Julian shares his experiences from starting as a tech writer to leading engineering teams across various company sizes, including TaskRabbit, Imgur, and Granular.
#10-Sakshi Garg, Head of Engineering at Hydrolix
In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of tech careers, discussing whether learning to code is still worth it amidst the rise of AI. Our guest, Sakshi Garg, Head of Engineering at Hydrolix, shares insights from her extensive career, spanning roles at Adobe, Splunk, and now running engineering at Hydrolix.
