Influencing without authority: What every engineering leader can learn from security w/ Srinath Kuruvadi #227

Influencing without authority: What every engineering leader can learn from security w/ Srinath Kuruvadi #227

Author: The Engineering Leadership Community (ELC) July 22, 2025 Duration: 37:02
Influencing without authority is the hidden superpower of security leadership—and a crucial skill every engineering leader must master. In this episode, Srinath Kuruvadi (Head of Cloud Security @ JPMorgan Chase) breaks down how to influence without formal authority and advocate when ROI isn’t immediately clear. We cover tactics for shaping problems from the POV of other stakeholders, Plus, strategies to establish shared outcomes, insights on optimizing your time, emerging AI x security trends, and how his team is operationalizing curiosity & experimentation through The Innovation Lab.

Stepping into a leadership role in software engineering often feels like being given a map with half the landmarks missing. The Engineering Leadership Podcast, from The Engineering Leadership Community (ELC), fills in those blanks with conversations that feel like honest advice from a trusted colleague. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a grounded exploration of the specific perspectives, daily habits, and real-world examples that define effective leadership in technology. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the actual challenges engineering managers and directors face, from navigating complex team dynamics and technical debt to fostering innovation and sustaining culture during rapid growth. By tuning in, you gain access to a collective wisdom that helps you evolve your own approach, moving beyond just managing projects to truly leading people. The podcast serves as the audio companion to a broader community dedicated to elevating the craft of leadership in tech, offering tangible insights you can apply long after the episode ends. It’s for anyone who believes that building great software is inseparable from building great, supportive teams.
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