

Like most engineers, I used to see my job as building software above all else. But as I gained more experience at fast-paced, ambitious tech startups, I noticed that when engineers understood priorities, talked to customers, formed strong cross-functional relationships, and defined and...
Like most engineers, I used to see my job as building software above all else. But as I gained more experience at fast-paced, ambitious tech startups, I noticed that when engineers understood priorities, talked to customers, formed strong cross-functional relationships, and defined and measured our own goals, amazing things happened.
In this chat, I’ll talk about:
Is it possible to grow in this career without having a CS degree?
What are some tips for garnering the knowledge needed to identify impactful business opportunities?
How can engineers get a better understanding of customer pain points in order to build products that solve for them?
What steps can we take so that the products we build help to steer its community of users away from division and knee-jerk reactions?
What is the best approach to learn new (modern) technologies when your daily job keeps you busy.
Is being a polyglot Technical Lead a boon or a bane?
What are the most impactful changes you've made to empower yourself within your career?
What would your best advice be for students graduating with an Associates Degree in Web and Application Development. Workforce, Freelance or continue education?
Best resources for beginners learning to code?
Please share your advice for the new graduates!
How do I return to the workplace after a child-break of 8 years. I am worried about being very rusty (I was a software engineer for a radar company)
I read once that customers don't care about the code but about the product. As a developer, how to balance building a beautiful feature rich product quickly and developing the product responsibly...
How can you balance building clean, reliable code with fast-paced feature delivery expectations?
My latest experience has been completely front end. Are there opportunities within the organization to train someone up who has the passion to learn how to develop blockchain solutions?
What skills do you look for in someone who wants to restart their career after a break?
Did you have any experiences at companies where other engineers did not understand/care about customer priorities? How did you handle that?
How can an engineer influence business priorities when product team is the one setting roadmaps and priorities?
Do you utilize any blockchain technologies when building your cryptocurrency products?
Advice on getting started in the startup scene as a new developer? I have companies that want to work with me but I don't really know where to start, especially since these companies are small and...
What skills are in greatest demand?
What soft skills have you found to be the most important?
What advice would you give to somebody who has graduated from a coding bootcamp within the last 6 months who hasn't been able to find a job? Should they spend their time skilling up? Networking,...
I like the idea of having engineers measure their own goals. What have been the most impactful goals that you've measured?
How to organize and prioritize time to accommodate activities of tech lead, besides focusing on development? How can on transition into another role if one is a Sr. Engineer taking Tech Lead...
Book recommendations for leveling up from a senior to a Staff+ engineer?
Do you recommend for developers that are just starting their career to start working in a fast-paced and ambitious tech startup as their first job?
How do entry level engineers move into a senior or lead role? what skillsets are needed?
What’s it like working at a start up?
How did you prepare for the technical interviews you've been through? I seem to fail miserably during technical interviews and need advice on what I should have in my technical interview toolbox.
What is the market situation for entry level engineers?
How do you find ways to energize work-life balance/work-life blending with the ongoing effects of the pandemic?
Hi, and welcome to my account. My name is Omer, I’m a professional graphic designer with more than 10 years of experience in graphic design. My passion to deliver a Great Design and Respect the...
How should engineering, product management, and marketing work together? (I am a marketer and have found there can be overlap and friction on research, roadmapping, priority setting.) Does product...
What are some soft skills that can enhance software development?
How do you develop the business acumen in a product role? With an engineering background, the strategy and roadmap part comes naturally to me.
I am a program manager and want to pivot to product management. What are the essential skills I need to level up to apply for product positions?
How do you network into startups as an engineer? Do you find it easy to meet people launching (viable) startups?
I would like to hear about Alicia's work experience at tech startups. What are the pros and cons of working at a startup?
Hey Alicia, My question is how do you start working your way to not only focus on the technical side of the project but also to be able to talk directly to the customer and work on the project...
Hey Alicia! My question is: What are some strategies you use to balance the time you have in your day between technical work and product conversations?
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