Keyur Hindocha 
Louie Bacaj 
Mitra Raman 
Thiago Ghisi 
Vic Vijayakumar Episodes
24: S03E04 - The Subtle Art of Selective Micromanagement
Reference article we discussed: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/subtle-art-selective-micromanagement-thiago-ghisi
23: S03E03 - The slippery slope of managerial & cultural incentives in engineering teams!
Article we discussed: https://yosefk.com/blog/people-can-read-their-managers-mind.html
21: S03E01 - Engineering Metrics and Productivity
Recap & Discussion of the controversy ignited by the McKinsey article "Yes, You Can Measure Software Developer Productivity." [https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/yes-you-can-measure-software-developer-produ...
20: S02E10 - Side Hustles & Small Bets!
In the last episode of season 2 of the show, we share how we met and our learnings working on Side Projects and how they have helped us: (i) to grow on our careers, (ii) to make some money online/on the side & (iii) have more optionality in general. Find t...
19: S02E09 - Team Topologies
The cost of this conflict? Potentially demotivated teams and a maze of missed opportunities. Dive into the debate surrounding team composition: Should they harbor generalist engineers ready to tackle anything or specialists who master their domain? While s...
18: S02E08 - Managing everything everywhere, all at once.
We delve deep into the art of management from all angles. We explore myriad scenarios related to peers, managers, and stakeholders. From unpacking the complexities that arise when someone takes an issue about your work performance to a manager without conf...
17: S02E07 - How do you become a Manager of Managers?
In this episode, we navigate the multifaceted realm of transitioning into the role of a manager of managers, chronicling diverse personal experiences and insights. The journey unfolds with cautionary tales about the risks of being perpetually thrust into this ...
16: S02E06 - Interview with Product Management Expert David Pereira
In this episode, we dig into the often-overlooked world of product management, its partnership with engineering, overuse of AB testing, and the secret sauce for an effective product trio. We are joined by David Pereira, product leader with over a decade of exp...
15: S02E05 - Preparing Yourself for a Transition to Engineering Management
In this episode, we delve into the challenging and often daunting journey of transitioning from an individual contributor (IC) to an engineering manager. We share personal stories and experiences about how they navigated this path. From unexpected leadership r...
14: S02E04 - Does your job title matter?
Hello Hello everyone. Welcome back to season two, episode four. We have Louie, Vic, Mitra, Thiago, and myself Keyur back to record another episode. Today we are going to discuss: does your job title really matter? There's a lot of layoffs still going on in the...
13: S02E03 - Are there useful metrics to Measure Productivity of Engineering Teams?
In this packed episode, we delve into the world of engineering team productivity and explore the top metrics that truly make a difference.
12: S02E02 - How Technical Should Engineering Managers be?
Is it a necessity to maintain a hands-on approach with code or is it an overreach into the developer's territory? We delve into the roles and intricacies of an Engineering Manager, a Technical Project Manager, a Tech Lead, and a Staff Engineer, and how they al...
11: S02E01 - Layoffs layoffs everywhere
Season 2 is finally here! In this episode, we talk about the topic on everyone’s mind — layoffs. The tech industry has seen massive layoffs at small start-ups to FAANG. There’s no such thing as job security anymore. So how should you prepare for a potential la...
10: S01E10 - It's not just about the money money money
When negotiating your best Tech Offer. What should you consider beyond the money money money? Links: * Weighted Decision Matrix: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_03.htm * The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the W...
9: S01E09 - How fast can one move in their career ladder?
Article about Louie's Career Trajectory by Gergely Orosz on PragmaticEngineer.com: https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/from-engineer-to-director?s=r
8: S01E08 - How to Crack The FAANG Interview?
Shownotes: Zain's FAANG Interview Course: https://zainrizvi.gumroad.com/l/insider-advice-on-how-you-can-pass-faang-interviews/ea Zain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZainRzv
7: S01E07 - Why didn't you get that promotion?
Promotion * level 1 to level 2 Projects * impact * should you go deep * or should you go for breadth * scope of influence? What is a promotion packet * How do you become visible internally without hogging all the oxygen? * Opportunity is un...
6: S01E06 - Is Remote Work Burning You Out? Guest: Marissa Goldberg
Topics: * Avoiding Burnout * Effective Remote Leadership * Effective Remote Work * Effective Remote Meetings * What does it mean to be Async-First & People-First? * Remote-First vs. Remote-Friendly * People-First vs. Business-First * Recovering fr...
5: S01E05 - Why we need juniors & How to break into tech
Topics: - Teams hiring juniors - How important is it to hire juniors? - How do junior engineers get experience - What should ideal team look like - How do evaluate the company for you? - Expectations as a junior engineer - Contributions first 90...
4: S01E04 - Promote or hire your next Engineering Manager?
Topics: * When to promote from within? Why? * Who is the best kind of engineer that will most succeed as a manager? The generalist or the specialist? The backend-heavy or the frontend-heavy? * Do they need to be at a certain level? Do they need to be Se...
3: S01E03 - How do you know you are going to get fired?
Topics: * Managing poor performance * PIPs (Performance Improvement Plans) * Firing - Letting go. * Layoffs Show Notes: * The five keys to a successful Google team (Psychological safety): https://rework.withgoogle.com/blog/five-keys-to-a-successf...
2: S01E02 - You can't fire me! I quit!
The Great Resignation gained steam again in November, as a record number of 4.53 million Americans quit their jobs. Topics: * Changing Jobs * The reasons why people change jobs: The right reasons & The wrong reasons * Do most people leave their company or...
1: S01E01: The Perfect 1:1
The one about the famous one-on-one meetings. * What is the purpose of 1:1 meetings? * How often should you have 1:1s? * Whose responsibility are they? * What should their frequency be? * Some advice for new managers? * What if the person isn’t e...
