We often talk a lot about growth path as engineers. One of those growth paths could be a tech lead engineer. In this episode, we are joined by Tony Edwards to help talk with us about what the role and responsibilities of a lead engineer are.
Guests:
Tony Edwards - @tedwards947
Panelists:
Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan
Jem Young - @JemYoung
Mars Jullian - @ma ... Show More
Oct 2024
Beyond the Bingo Card: Leadership Lessons with Karen Catlin
In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we’re joined by Karen to dive into an essential conversation about allyship and inclusion in the tech industry. We discuss what it means to actively support underrepresented groups, the challenges of fostering genuine inclusivity, and prac ... Show More
52m 8s
Oct 2024
Revisiting Server-Driven UI: Scalable Approaches in Large Companies
In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we explore the benefits and challenges of Server-Driven UI, especially in the context of large-scale applications. Join us as we discuss how this approach impacts front-end development, enhances flexibility, and scales effectively within b ... Show More
57m 35s
Sep 2022
Engineering interview tips & tricks
In this episode, we will be exploring interviewing as a Software Engineer. Tips, tricks, and gotchas, as well as potentially some interviewing horror stories and red flags to avoid at all costs. We’re joined by Emma Draper, Engineering Manager at the New York Times based in Arizo ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2023
Episode 364: EMs doing technical tasks and too soft?
In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Do you think an EM should only be involved with management tasks, and let the members handle the technical stuff, or should they have some technical expertise to manage things like architecture reviews or handle urgent inc ... Show More
25m 27s
Nov 2021
From engineering to product (JS Party #203)
Liana Leahy tells Amal and KBall all about her journey from software engineer to product manager. Along the way we learn what a PM does, how to be great at it, how to know if it's for you, why the role is in such demand these days, and much more. - It's UNIX, I know this!
1h 5m
Aug 2023
Episode 75 - Equity, Education, and Growing in Your Career
<p>This week we get to talk with Jordan Jarrett, an engineer with an impressive career spanning a renowned technical firm to teaching at a college, she's seen a broad spectrum of the resources we have for education beyond college, and shares some tips on navigating your career, e ... Show More
36m 25s
Aug 2021
S17:E4 - How to find a mentor and be a successful manager (Tanaka Mutakwa)
In this episode, we talk about management and mentorship with Tanaka Mutakwa, VP of engineering at Names & Faces. Tanaka talks about the skills he looks for while hiring early career developers, what makes a good manager and mentor, and how one even goes about finding a mentor. S ... Show More
40m 14s
Mar 2024
HW022: So You Want to be a Sales Engineer
Thinking about a career in Sales Engineering (SE)? In this episode, you’ll hear straight from an experienced SE, Stewart Goumans. Stewart talks about what kind of background you need to be an SE, what the day-to-day looks like, and what it’s like to see a customer’s eyes light up ... Show More
22m 23s