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Engineering Management Lessons, Things You Need to Know, Dana Sherrell, VP Engineering

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 by Vidal Graupera

In this video, Dana Sherrell, VP of Engineering at Boulevard, shares some of her most important lessons about engineering management. This video is a must-watch if you’re thinking about becoming an engineering manager or are already in a leadership role. She covers many topics, including going from IC to a manager, transparency — constant communication with your team, setting clear expectations, building relationships, observing others, disagreeing and committing, and more.

Engineering Leadership with Chintan Shah, VP Engineering at Collective & ex-Uber

May 30, 2022May 20, 2022 by Vidal Graupera

Chintan Shan, VP of Engineering at Collective & ex-Uber joins me this week. We talk about the Jobs to be Done framework and great advice for sourcing candidates. In addition, he shares some key points for new managers and two good book recommendations for managers.

People and Product Focused Engineering Leadership with Happy Wang

March 15, 2022 by Vidal Graupera

In this episode, I speak with Happy Wang, SVP of Engineering at Everbridge. We talk about how to be a people and product-focused engineering leader. Happy discusses her approach to hiring at startups and career development. In addition, she shares some key points for new managers and some good book recommendations for managers.

Interview with Jean Hsu, VP of Engineering at Range

May 27, 2022September 7, 2021 by Vidal Graupera

In this interview with Jean Hsu, VP of Engineering at Range and former leadership coach, we discuss the transition to a hybrid workforce, topgrading interviews, the importance of sleep, what it takes to be a great engineering leader, and more!

Interview with Jeremy Henrickson, VP Product and Engineering @ Rippling

July 31, 2021May 19, 2021 by Vidal Graupera

In this interview with Jeremy Henrickson, VP Product and Engineering @ Rippling, we discuss hiring at startups, the importance of making decisions quickly while still considering that I might be wrong, and what it takes to be a great engineering leader.

Interview with Tanaka Mutakwa, VP of Engineering at Names & Faces

March 4, 2022November 30, 2020 by Vidal Graupera

In this interview, with Tanaka Mutakwa, VP of Engineering at Names & Faces and organizer of Tech Leadership Meetup Cape Town, we discuss how to conduct culture interviews, the importance of check-ins (1:1s), plus many tips and lessons learned in transitioning to management.

Interview with Rukmini Reddy, VP of Engineering at Abstract

January 21, 2020January 20, 2020 by Vidal Graupera

In this interview (and podcast), with Rukmini Reddy, VP of Engineering at Abstract, we discuss motiving and aligning your team, working in a remote company, hiring, and tips for being organized.

Interview with Vishal Saxena, VP Global SaaS Operations at Aktana

December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 by Vidal Graupera

In this interview (and podcast), with Vishal Saxena, VP Global SaaS Operations at Aktana, we discuss handling organization change, the relationship between engineering and IT and Dev-ops, and advice for new managers.

Interview with Randy Raw, VP of Information Security at Veterans United Home Loans

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 by Vidal Graupera

Read or listen to my interview with interview with Randy Raw, VP of Information Security at Veterans United Home Loans. We discuss working w/ info security. lessons learned as a leader, recommend podcasts, and more!

Interview with Eugene Bochkarev, VP of Engineering at Xero

October 9, 2019October 8, 2019 by Vidal Graupera

In this interview (also available as a podcast), I speak with Eugene Bochkarev, VP of Engineering at Xero who wants to make the whole community of engineers and managers better. We discuss advice for new managers, hiring strategies in the highly competitive SF Bay Area, and a lot of great learning and book recommendations.