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Observability Evangelism: Spreading the Gospel from Parse to Honeycomb with Charity Majors | Postman
Sep 4 2024
Observability Evangelism: Spreading the Gospel from Parse to Honeycomb with Charity Majors | Postman
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Charity Majors, co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb. Charity dives into her journey as a tech founder, exploring her experiences in startups and operations engineering, as well as the significance of observability and the industry’s evolving landscape. Charity emphasizes the importance of transparency and trust in team building and reflects on Honeycomb's growth and evolving hiring practices.   For more on Charity Majors, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charity-majors/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mipsytipsy Personal Website: https://charity.wtf/ Honeycomb Website: https://www.honeycomb.io/   Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, company website at https://www.postman.com/events/breaking-changes or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.   #BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #postman #honeycomb #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #observability   Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:58 - Getting into Startups and Leadership 07:07 - Transition to Leadership 08:47 - Current Role and Challenges 15:01 Observability and Breaking Changes 20:23 - Smooth Changes and Lessons 26:01 - Failed Changes and Lessons 30:40 - What Hasn't Changed 33:09 - Surprising Changes 35:09 - People Growth and Hiring 39:57 - Evolution of Hiring Practices 40:27 - Evolution of Hiring and Decision-Making 42:10 - Leveraging Hype while Staying True to Vision 45:10 - Changing the Industry and Fostering Inclusive Culture 47:06 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 49:24 - AI and Understanding Systems 50:03 - Exciting Changes in Observability 50:47 - Where to Find Charity
How I Led Engineering Teams Through Hypergrowth at Facebook, Dropbox & Segment with Tido Carriero I Postman
Aug 28 2024
How I Led Engineering Teams Through Hypergrowth at Facebook, Dropbox & Segment with Tido Carriero I Postman
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Tido Carriero, Co-Founder at Koala and seasoned engineering leader. From his journey into engineering leadership to his experiences at major tech giants like Facebook, Dropbox, and Segment, Tido shares invaluable insights and strategies for building and leading teams.   For more on Tido Carriero, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascarriero/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tidocarriero Koala Website: https://getkoala.com/   Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.   #BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #postman #koala #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #hypergrowth #facebook #dropbox #segment   Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:51 - Getting into Engineering Leadership 06:45 - Hiring and Building Teams 10:42 - Hiring for Potential 13:03 - Evaluating Junior Hires 16:08 - Red Flags in Hiring 17:49 - Rolling Out Unpopular Changes 18:51 - Navigating Growth Challenges 26:47 - Handling Reductions in Force 29:27 - Dealing with Pain Points in Growth 35:46 - Retaining and Growing Existing Team 41:09 - Balancing Internal Promotions and External Hires 41:45 - Finding the Right People for Challenging Roles 42:44 - Learning and Growing in the First VPE Role 47:03 - Challenges with Scaling and Recruiting 47:56 - Internalizing Hard Feedback and Problem Solving 51:45 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 53:16 - The Impact of AI on Breaking Changes 54:40 - Excitement about Personal Growth and Family 56:39 - Thought Leadership and Balancing Startup and Family
What It Takes to Become a Distinguished Engineer at Microsoft with David Fowler I Postman
Aug 21 2024
What It Takes to Become a Distinguished Engineer at Microsoft with David Fowler I Postman
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews David Fowler, a distinguished engineer  @Microsoft  about his incredible journey from Barbados to Microsoft. Get insights into the life of a distinguished engineer, balancing tech and management, and the significance of influence. David shares invaluable lessons on navigating breaking changes and the evolving tech landscape. Don't miss his take on dev tools, industry shifts, and the rise of AI!   For more on David Fowler, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfowl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidfowl Microsoft Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/   Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.   #BreakingChanges3 #apis #postman #microsoft #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #engineering   Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:27 - Becoming a Distinguished Engineer 05:07 - Role and Responsibilities 06:04 - Transition from Games to Developer Tools 08:11 - Influence and Impact 10:33 - Impact through Influence 12:41 - Balancing Technical and Managerial Roles 16:00 - Introducing Breaking Changes 19:08 - Lessons from Breaking Changes 21:14 - Personal Breaking Changes 26:03 - Longevity at Microsoft 29:03 - The Value of Long Tenure 32:14 - The Craftsmanship of Dev Tools 33:02 - Identifying Changes Worth Paying Attention To 34:31 - Deep Diving into New Technologies 35:37 - Nurturing Technical Minds in Organizations 37:15 - Fostering Technical Leadership 38:29 - The Need for Technical Role Models 39:40 Technical Strategy and Decision Making 43:17 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 46:28 The Impact of AI on Breaking Changes 47:27 Exciting Personal and Professional Changes 48:52 Where to Find David Fowler
Modernizing Storage for the Internet with AWS’s Becky Weiss I Postman
Aug 14 2024
Modernizing Storage for the Internet with AWS’s Becky Weiss I Postman
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Becky Weiss, VP/distinguished engineer from AWS. Weiss joins us to delve into the intricacies of launching new features and gathering customer feedback at scale. Discover how AWS assists clients in embracing new security measures confidently and gain insights into the significance of data perimeters in cloud security. Plus, explore the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on human communication.   For more on Becky Weiss, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-weiss/ AWS Website: https://aws.amazon.com/   Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.   #BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #postman #api #aws #amazon #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #security   Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 11:03 - The Evolution of S3 and IAM 30:32 - Opting Out of ACLs 32:21 - The Importance of Getting Things Right 32:59 - Launching New Features and Customer Feedback 33:31 - Helping Customers Transition with Confidence 34:00 - Adding Tools for Customer Confidence 34:56 - The Challenges of Legacy Systems 35:24 - Changing Defaults and Customer Communication 36:57 - Data Perimeters and Security Controls 38:08 - Anticipating Customer Needs and Iterative Development 40:56 - The Impact of AI and Language Generation 48:08 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 51:52 - The Privilege of Helping Customers Secure Data 53:31 - Where to Find Becky Weiss
Surviving the Chaos: Leading Engineering Teams Through Turbulent Times with Albert Strasheim I Postman
Aug 7 2024
Surviving the Chaos: Leading Engineering Teams Through Turbulent Times with Albert Strasheim I Postman
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Albert Strasheim, CTO of Rippling, where he shares his journey into engineering leadership and expertise in scaling systems. From building diverse teams to navigating through challenging changes smoothly, Albert provides invaluable insights into recruiting, communication, and leading teams at the growth stage. Also, tune in to learn about Rippling's response to the SVB collapse and the complex logistics and operations involved.   For more on Albert Strasheim, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertstrasheim/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullung Company Website: https://www.rippling.com/   Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.   #BreakingChanges #postman #rippling #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #siliconvalleybank   Episode Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:16 - Background and Path to Engineering Leadership 09:04 - Expertise in Scaling and Hardening Systems 11:55 - Developing the Skill Set for Scaling and Hardening Systems 14:57 - Building Teams for Scaling and Hardening Systems 17:02 - Building Teams and Team Structure 22:28 - Introducing Changes Smoothly 24:32 - Introducing Changes That Did Not Go Well 28:37 - Rolling Out Unpleasant but Necessary Changes 29:13 - Positive End to Reduction in Force 30:11 - Transparent Communication 30:56 - Speed of Execution 31:54 - Maintaining Speed in Growth 33:23 - Challenges of Leading Teams at the Growth Stage 34:41 - Embracing Painful Change 36:04 - Hiring for Durability 37:24 - Setting People Up for Success 40:58 - Rippling's Response to the SUV Collapse 46:47 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 48:08 - Hot Take on AI 49:07 - Excitement about Rippling's Future 50:02 - Finding Albert Strasheim Online
When Windows Hit The Wall: Reinventing a Dominant Product in a Changing Market with Steven Sinofsky I Postman
Jul 31 2024
When Windows Hit The Wall: Reinventing a Dominant Product in a Changing Market with Steven Sinofsky I Postman
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft executive, diving into his journey in engineering leadership and the hurdles faced during the Windows 8 rewrite. Gain valuable insights on team dynamics, the essence of shipping software collectively, and Microsoft's adaptability in the ever-evolving tech landscape. For more on Steven Sinofsky, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinofsky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevesi Personal Website: https://medium.learningbyshipping.com/ Company Website: https://a16z.com/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #Postman #Microsoft #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #Windows   Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:12 - Getting into Engineering Leadership 11:29 - Windows 8 Rewrite and Challenges 24:46 - Team Formation and Building 42:43 - Adaptability of Microsoft 43:43 - Resistance to Software as a Service 44:58 - Product Market Fit and Innovation 46:22 - The Importance of Product Market Fit 47:32 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 50:02 - Breaking Changes Introduced by AI 52:26 - Exciting Changes in the Next Year 53:39 - Where to Find Steven Sinofsky
How to Lead Your Team to Success When Failure Seems Inevitable—with Gwen Shapira I Postman
Jul 24 2024
How to Lead Your Team to Success When Failure Seems Inevitable—with Gwen Shapira I Postman
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Gwen Shapira, co-founder and CPO of Nile, for an insightful discussion on engineering leadership and navigating transformations. Learn about her strategies for keeping up with trends and balancing long-term visions with user feedback, as well as the rewards of finding the right people for the right challenges. Discover Gwen's advice on offshore teams, cultural bridges, serverless tech, AI's impact on content, and Nile's exciting developments!   For more on Gwen Shapira, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenshapira/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gwenshap Personal Website: https://hackingsaas.thenile.dev/ Nile Website: https://www.thenile.dev/   Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, company website at https://www.postman.com/events/breaking-changes, or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.   #BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #postman #saas #GwenShapira #JeanYang #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #serverless   Episode Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:18 - Getting into Engineering Leadership 08:07 - Gwen's Current Job and the Role of a Founder 10:38 - Smooth Introduction of a Necessary Change 21:27 - Change that Didn't Go Well 23:02 - One Thing that Didn't Change at Confluent 25:25 - One Thing that Did Change at Confluent 29:45 - Keeping Up with Trends in the Industry 37:43 - Balancing Vision and User Feedback 41:03 - Working with Offshore Teams 42:02 - Advice for Introducing Offshore Teams 43:09 - Creating Independent Offshore Teams 44:36 - Ensuring Equality and Opportunities for Offshore Engineers 45:49 - Bridging Cultural Differences 47:57 - Underrated Breaking Changes: Serverless 48:49 - Preparing for Breaking Changes in AI 51:28 - Exciting Changes at Nile 52:29 - Finding More Information about Gwen and Nile
The Engineering Executive’s Playbook with Will Larson I Postman
Jul 16 2024
The Engineering Executive’s Playbook with Will Larson I Postman
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang dives into the world of engineering leadership with Carta CTO Will Larson. From career progression to team building and navigating challenging transitions, Will's experiences offer a wealth of wisdom. Tune in as they discuss leadership consistency, hiring strategies, and the importance of clear communication. Plus, they delve into underrated advancements in the industry, AI's impact, and the exciting release of Will's third book!   For more on Will Larson, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-larson-a44b543/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lethain Personal Website: https://lethain.com/ Company Website: https://carta.com/   Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, company website at https://www.postman.com/events/breaking-changes or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.   #BreakingChanges #postman #Carta #TechLeadership #ExecutiveProfessionals #LeadershipDevelopment #Adaptability #ConsistencyMatters #TechIndustryInsights #CareerGrowth #LeadershipSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #AdaptiveLeadership   Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:25 - Career Path and Leadership 05:09 - Different Roles as a CTO 07:28 - Leadership in Times of Scarcity 08:16 - Approaches to Hiring and Building Teams 10:19 - The Importance of Consistency in Leadership 13:19 - Reasoning from the Boxes 14:25 - Qualities to Look for in a Hire 16:33 - Red Flags in Hiring 18:02 - Smooth Transitions and Migrations 23:42 - Challenges in Leading Change 27:20 - Lessons from Reductions in Force 32:51 - Absorbing Upsetness and Dealing with Conflict 33:27 - Leading Through the Growth Stage 37:00 - Growth in Leaders Themselves 45:13 - Underrated Breaking Change: Venture Capital 46:37 - Breaking Changes Introduced by AI 49:18 - Exciting Change: Release of Third Book
The Journey of HashiCorp and Why I Stepped Away with Mitchell Hashimoto I Postman
Jul 10 2024
The Journey of HashiCorp and Why I Stepped Away with Mitchell Hashimoto I Postman
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang is joined by Mitchell Hashimoto, founder at HashiCorp, to share insights into their journey and strategic decisions. From navigating remote-work challenges to fostering a chat-literate culture, Mitchell delves into HashiCorp's multi-product approach and changes they've pioneered in the industry. This conversation digs deep into company culture, remote-work dynamics, hiring an external CEO, and why he decided to step away.   For more on Mitchell Hashimoto, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mitchellh Personal Website: https://mitchellh.com/ HashiCorp Website: https://www.hashicorp.com/   Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, company website at https://www.postman.com/events/breaking-changes/ or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.   Timestamps [00:02:18] Naming of HashiCorp. [00:04:29] Embracing programming beyond DevOps. [00:07:32] Chat literacy and communication styles. [00:13:33] Unexpected success with Vault. [00:17:13] Breaking industry changes. [00:20:23] Total market failure and pivot. [00:24:25] Making tough decisions in leadership. [00:26:29] Hard announcements remotely. [00:30:54] CEO search process insights. [00:33:46] Defining company culture. [00:36:56] Remote work challenges. [00:40:58] Following your passion over security. [00:44:36] Changing priorities in career. [00:47:04] Reversion to speed or performance. [00:52:37] Accessibility in tech industry.   #BreakingChanges #Postman #HashiCorp #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney