Tech Teams Today

Tech Teams Today

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Tech Teams Today episodes

  • Kasey McCurdy, VP Engineering at Gloo

    From Design to Engineer Leadership: Insights from Kasey McCurdy

    In this episode, Kasey McCurdy, Head of Engineering at Gloo, shares his journey from a design-focused college graduate to a senior engineering leader.

    Kasey discusses the emotional impact of receiving critical feedback from a colleague, the challenges and triumphs of leading remote teams, and his approach to balancing family, work, and personal well-being.

    The conversation also delves into the implications of AI on engineering and the dynamics of generational perspectives in the tech industry.

    Don't miss the enlightening discussion on the significance of community and trust within engineering teams, and Kasey's candid views on the evolving landscape of technology and leadership.

    00:00 Introduction and Career Overview
    02:28 The Role of Community in Technology
    06:20 Path to Engineering Leadership
    09:24 Challenges and Learning in Leadership
    13:15 Product and Engineering Collaboration
    16:55 Changes in Engineering and Technology
    24:33 Generational Differences in the Workforce
    24:54 Gen X: The Latchkey Kids
    25:34 Millennials: The Transitional Generation
    26:25 Gen Z: Stability and Diversity
    27:24 Understanding Individual Motivations
    33:49 The Role of AI in Engineering
    42:31 Remote Work: Staying Healthy and Focused
    46:23 Conclusion and Contact Information

    48 min

About Tech Teams Today

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Tech Teams Today is a weekly podcast for VPs of Engineering and CTOs navigating the AI Era. Host Josh Anderson talks with engineering leaders about AI in production, AI-generated code, multi-agent systems, code review, and the hiring and team decisions that come with all of it.