S4 Ep108: Leading an Engineering Team Today

S4 Ep108: Leading an Engineering Team Today

Author: DevOps Institute August 9, 2023 Duration: 31:17
Join Eveline Oehrlich and Nickolas Means, VP of Engineering at Sym, to discuss the best practices and challenges of leading an engineering team, collaboration, and more.

Nick is the VP of Engineering at Sym, the adaptive access tool built for developers. He’s been an engineering leader for more than a decade, focused on helping teams build velocity through trust and autonomy. He’s also a regular speaker at conferences around the world, teaching more effective software development practices through stories of real-world engineering triumphs and failures.

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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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