Breaking Changes

Breaking Changes

By PostmanBusinessNewsTechnologyTech News
Download on the App Store

Breaking Changes episodes

  • From GraphQL to Dagster Labs: How Nick Schrock Is Reinventing Data Infrastructure

    In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Nick Schrock, the co-creator of GraphQL, to dive into the fascinating journey behind GraphQL's development. They discuss how GraphQL transitioned from an internal system at Facebook to a widely adopted technology—as well as how Nick’s newest venture, Dagster Labs, is revolutionizing data orchestration with asset-oriented pipelines. This conversation dives deep into the realm of data engineering and its transformative potential for businesses. Nick and Jean also share insights into the intersection of AI and software engineering, and Nick offers his perspective on responsible AI development.

     

    For more on Nick Schrock, check out the following:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schrockn/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/schrockn

    GraphQL Website: https://graphql.org/

     

    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 #data #postman #grahpql #TechLeadership #ai #podcast

    54 min
  • Crafting Business Strategies for Seamless AI Integration with Cliff Chang of Asana | Postman

    In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Cliff Chang, an engineering leader at Asana, to delve into the world of AI initiatives. Cliff shares fascinating insights into Asana's AI journey—from the formation of the AI organization to the challenges of integrating AI into their processes. Discover the timeline for AI integration, the company's attitude towards AI, and why homegrown AI talent is prioritized. Cliff also discusses the role of AI in UX prototyping and shares his hot take on the changes AI will introduce.

     

    For more on Cliff Chang, check out the following:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffchangsf/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Personamb Asana Website: https://asana.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 #apis #postman #asana #TechLeadership #ai #podcast

     

    45 min
  • Most Founders Make the Same Mistakes: Brutally Honest Truths from Sentry’s David Cramer | Postman

    In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with David Cramer, co-founder and CTO of Sentry. David shares his journey as an engineering leader and discusses the importance of a developer-centric approach in monitoring. Tune in as he reflects on implementing smooth changes, embracing emerging technologies, and navigating challenges in leadership and hiring. David emphasizes the value of consistency in values and principles—and reveals surprising changes he allowed, like embracing sales and AB testing. He also shares his insights on transitioning from CEO to hiring an external CEO.  

     

    For more on David Cramer, check out the following:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmcramer/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeeg

    Personal Website: https://cra.mr/archive/

    Sentry Website: https://sentry.io/welcome/

     

    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 #apis #postman #sentry #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #engineering

    58 min
  • 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

    52 min
  • 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

    59 min
  • 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

    50 min
  • 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

    55 min
  • 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

    52 min
  • 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

    55 min
  • 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

    53 min

About Breaking Changes

From the publisher's feed

Breaking Changes is a weekly talk show where stellar guests from all across the API universe to discuss, debate, and solve the latest topics around APIs and API-first.