S3 Ep74: Communication Breakdown with Kainar Kamalov, Pipe

S3 Ep74: Communication Breakdown with Kainar Kamalov, Pipe

Author: DevOps Institute April 11, 2022 Duration: 36:18
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by Kainar Kamalov. They discuss:

  • What does it mean to be a good communicator? 
  • Communication in remote teams
  • Tips for improving communication within teams
  • How do you help team members be adaptable? How do you consider vulnerability?
  • How can you think about accountability within teams in a flat organization?
  • How do you ensure that work remains rewarding at Pipe? 
  • Running 🏃
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Kainar Kamalov is committed to helping humans make the most of technology and helping engineers do their best work. Originally from Osh, Kyrgyzstan and now residing in Bishkek, the MIT graduate and published expert on human-computer interactions was a founding team member at B12, where he created and led a distributed engineering team. He’s currently Director of Engineering at Pipe, a recurring revenue trading platform. At Pipe, his focus is on building new products as well as recruiting and leading a team of engineers distributed across the globe.

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Behind every line of code, server configuration, and deployment pipeline, there's a person with a story. The Humans of DevOps Podcast Series, from the DevOps Institute, moves beyond the technical manuals and toolchains to explore the lived experiences of the individuals shaping modern technology. This isn't a how-to guide; it's a series of conversations about the cultural shifts, philosophical challenges, and societal impacts woven into the fabric of DevOps practices. Each episode sits at the intersection of technology and humanity, discussing how news and trends affect real teams, and how the principles of collaboration and continuous improvement resonate far beyond the data center. You'll hear from practitioners, leaders, and thinkers who share their journeys, failures, and insights, revealing the human connections that make technological transformation possible. Tune into this podcast for a thoughtful, often surprising look at the people redefining how we build and operate the systems our world relies on, reminding us that progress is ultimately a human endeavor.
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Duration: 18:13
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