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In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, CEO of software development agency Brainhub talks with Sebastiano Armeli, about their role as Head Of Engineering at Upwork.

During the conversation they cover:

- Engineering leadership at major tech companies – Discussion of the experiences at Spotify, PayPal, Pinterest, and others, with a focus on differences in leadership styles.

- Differences in engineering culture – Contrasts between engineering cultures in the U.S. and Europe, and the mutual lessons on work-life balance and execution strategies.

- Key management frameworks and OKRs – The use of OKRs and management frameworks within engineering teams to effectively prioritize and achieve goals.

- Adapting to different industries – The impact of transitioning between industries (e.g., fintech, media, freelancing) on engineering management, requiring flexibility and domain-specific knowledge.

- Challenging decisions in engineering projects – Reflection on difficult decisions such as project pivots or layoffs, and how to maintain team morale and execution efficiency during tough times.

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