Interviews with Software Managers in Backend
Shawn Axsom, Senior Engineering Manager at Docker
“Your focus (and challenges) grows from your direct reports, to teams, to departments, executives, and then external customers and partnerships.”
July 05, 2021 · #backend #coaching #information-systems #web
Katie Roberts, Engineering Manager at BBC
“Many new managers feel that they still can only add value with controlling situations. Sometimes you have to embrace the chaos and understand why it works like it does.”
April 20, 2020 · #backend #search-relevance #web
Kevin Deldycke, VP of Engineering at Scaleway
“Developers are not just looking for an occupational programming activity. They are seeking a culture, shared by like-minded peers.”
February 10, 2020 · #backend #identity-management #infrastructure #payments #startup
Daniel Foo, Development Manager at Sitecore
“Things will often smoothen out, trust will be developed, people will respond better once they develop a relationship with you, which takes time.”
December 15, 2019 · #backend #digital-marketing #dot-net
Paweł Komarnicki, Co-founder & CTO at Vila Health
“As long as everyone keeps being constructive, mindful and kind, even the most polarizing ideas, opinions and approaches will lead to amazing results.”
December 02, 2019 · #backend #frontend #health-tech #mentorship
Tsvetan Stoychev, Ex-Lead of Backend Development at ePetWorld GmbH
“Don’t take the role because you would like to get status and recognition. Do it because you see a possibility to make things better.”