#142 Christian Hemmeshøj Runge: Automating Success - The Transition from Manual to AI-Driven Testing
Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech.In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, CEO of software development agency Brainhub talks with Christian Hemmeshøj Runge, about their role as Senior Director Of Engineering at SimCorp.During the conversation they cover:- Differences in Tech Culture: Insights into working in tech in Germany vs. the U.S., including hiring challenges and organizational differences.- Team Structure Clarity: The benefits of separating engineering managers and staff engineers to improve team efficiency and focus.- Automation in Testing: How transitioning from manual to automated testing enhances productivity and reduces repetitive tasks.- AI Implementation: Pragmatic approaches to integrating AI into business processes, including MVP launches and managing safety concerns.- Leadership and Growth: Strategies for dealing with stress, maintaining personal growth, and making controversial decisions that benefit long-term team development.Follow our podcast to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Let us know! Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/Website: https://brainhub.eu/better-tech-leadershipWe appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comments.
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#141 Anthony Mayer: Automating Success - The Transition from Manual to AI-Driven Testing
Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech.In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, CEO of software development agency Brainhub talks with Anthony Mayer, about their role as VP of Engineering at charles.During the conversation they cover:- Differences in Tech Culture: Insights into working in tech in Germany vs. the U.S., including hiring challenges and organizational differences.- Team Structure Clarity: The benefits of separating engineering managers and staff engineers to improve team efficiency and focus.- Automation in Testing: How transitioning from manual to automated testing enhances productivity and reduces repetitive tasks.- AI Implementation: Pragmatic approaches to integrating AI into business processes, including MVP launches and managing safety concerns.- Leadership and Growth: Strategies for dealing with stress, maintaining personal growth, and making controversial decisions that benefit long-term team development.Follow our podcast to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Let us know! Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/Website: https://brainhub.eu/better-tech-leadershipWe appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comments.
Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech.In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, CEO of software development agency Brainhub talks with Lydia Varmazis, about their role as Head of Venture Portfolio at RBCx.During the conversation they cover:- How startup founders can make the most of their board members for strategy, hiring, and fundraising- When to build, buy, or partner to drive innovation—especially in regulated industries- Why scaling a team after MVP is often harder than building the product itself- The value of making bold, contrarian career decisions that align with personal values- Key metrics to track for portfolio success, including capital efficiency and strategic alignmentFollow our podcast to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Let us know! Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/Website: https://brainhub.eu/better-tech-leadershipWe appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comments.
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#139 Mark Swaine: From UX Foundations to Venture Leadership - Insights on Innovation
Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech.In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, CEO of software development agency Brainhub talks with Mark Swaine, about their role as Founder UX Institute at UX Institute.During the conversation they cover:- The Transition from UX to Product Management: How a background in UX can shape and enhance a product management role, including insights into business models and stakeholder alignment.- Common Pitfalls in Startups: Common mistakes startups make in product design and development, such as inefficiencies in tech stacks and the lack of customer design programs.- AI’s Role in Product Development: The distinction between automation and generative AI, and the challenges of building meaningful AI solutions that deliver value to users.- Effective Roadmapping and Prioritization: Strategies for maintaining a dynamic roadmap, aligning teams, and ensuring that product development efforts focus on growth and customer satisfaction.- Navigating Tech Investment Trends: Insights into current and future trends in the tech industry, including challenges for startups in saturated markets and the evolving role of AI in business.Follow our podcast to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Let us know! Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/Website: https://brainhub.eu/better-tech-leadershipWe appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comments.
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BTL Bite: Lessons on Engineering Excellence with Aniruddha Loya.
Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech. In this BTL Bite, host Matt Warcholiński, co-founder of software development agency @Brainhubeu, talks with Aniruddha Loya, Director of Engineering at Plooto, about key lessons in engineering excellence he learned at Amazon and how he has applied them in startups like Plooto and PocketPills, the universally applicable engineering processes developed at Amazon over decades and the importance of adapting tools and processes to fit the specific context of each team. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/ Website: https://bettertechleadership.com/ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.
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