Navigating Technological Changes with Sudipta Lahiri

Navigating Technological Changes with Sudipta Lahiri

Author: PM Power Consulting February 7, 2026 Duration: 59:50

In this podcast episode, Sudipta Lahiri, Head Of Engineering and Products at Nimblework, Inc shares his compelling journey from growing up in a cosmopolitan township and studying metallurgical engineering to becoming a leader in the tech industry. He discusses his early career experiences, including a pivotal moment that led him to quit his job at SAIL and pursue further education at IIT Madras. Sudipta delves into his transition from engineering to account management and later into sales. He emphasizes the importance of attention to detail, the challenges and benefits of using AI in software development, and his personal practices that help him stay organized and effective in a fast-evolving industry. Key takeaways include the necessity of understanding the end goal, leveraging change agents for successful tool adoption, and the indispensable role of cognitive behavioral skills in leadership.


 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:37 Early Life and Education

03:20 First Job and Career Pivot

05:12 Graduate Studies and Entry into IT

07:59 Joining Wipro and Early Projects

12:17 Transition to Sales and Account Management

14:39 Challenges and Success in Sales

15:42 Return to India and Joining i2 Technologies

17:18 Joining Digité and Embracing Agile

19:26 Reflections on Career and Mentorship

28:21 Challenges in Developing Platforms for Developers and Managers

29:24 Focusing on Efficiency for Developers

30:34 Evolving Processes to Minimize Data Entry

33:25 Addressing Tool Adoption Challenges

34:11 Identifying and Leveraging Change Agents

40:06 Balancing Process and Flexibility

46:25 Impact of AI on Software Development

54:19 Personal Practices for Staying Grounded

 

The timestamps are approximate and do not include the time for the intro. Add about 90 seconds to locate the section


https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudiptalahiri/


Head Of Engineering and Products at Nimblework, Inc. (Distinguished Fellow, Kanban University, SPC4, AKT, KCP, DAD/CDA)

● Three decades of international leadership experience across diverse industry verticals

● Multi-cultural exposure ranging from a $4 billion company to running a technology start-up

● A Lean/Agile coach and practitioner passionate about helping multiple organizations and teams gain agility and enhanced productivity

● Demonstrated success in developing new products for Lean Software Development

● Entrepreneurial style with an exemplary record in strategic planning, business development, solid execution, and developing high performing teams


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