Most program risk hides at the boundaries. In this episode, Soummya breaks down how to write interface contracts you can’t misread, build daily contract tests, run seam soaks with jitter/loss, and version ICDs so changes land cleanly. Includes a “seam board,” fault menu, and metrics so integration becomes boring—in the best way.

Most program risk hides at the boundaries. In this episode, Soummya breaks down how to write interface contracts you can’t misread, build daily contract tests, run seam soaks with jitter/loss, and version ICDs so changes land cleanly. Includes a “seam board,” fault menu, and metrics so integration becomes boring—in the best way.

Episode 13 Interface First: Contracts, Seams, and Zero-Drama Integration

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New podcast weblog Trust isn’t soft. It’s infrastructure. Built to Trust is a podcast for founders, engineers, and leaders who are building real things — companies, teams, families — and trying to do it without losing themselves. Hosted by Soummya Datta, a hands-on builder and engineering executive behind hybrid aircraft and high-performing teams, each episode explores the hard lessons that don’t get taught in leadership books: how to fire someone with respect, why urgency needs systems, and how being a parent made him a better manager. Whether you're scaling a team, hiring your first IC, or just trying to get better at leading under pressure — Built to Trust gives you honest insights with zero fluff.

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