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April 4, 2025
<p><strong>How do engineering leaders stay relevant in the age of Generative AI?</strong>With the rise of GenAI, engineering teams are rethinking productivity, prototyping, and scalability. But AI is only as powerful as the engineering practices behind it.</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>groCTO by Typo Podcast</strong>, host <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kovid-batra-73b38368/"><strong>Kovid Batra</strong></a> speaks with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sureshbvn/"><strong>Suresh Bysani</strong></a>, Director of Engineering at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/eightfoldai/"><strong>Eightfold</strong></a>, about the real-world impact of AI on engineering leadership. From writing boilerplate code to scaling enterprise platforms, Suresh shares practical insights and hard-earned lessons from the frontlines of tech.</p><p>💡 <strong>Highlights</strong></p><p>🧠 <strong>GenAI in Engineering</strong>: Boosting productivity without compromising quality.</p><p>🛠️ <strong>Tech Depth Still Matters</strong>: Strong fundamentals are key—even with AI.</p><p>⚙️ <strong>AI for Legacy Systems</strong>: Practical ways to integrate GenAI with existing code.</p><p>🚫 <strong>Avoiding Pitfalls</strong>: Common mistakes in AI adoption and how to dodge them.</p><p>📏 <strong>Evaluating AI</strong>: Frameworks for measuring real impact in engineering teams.</p><p><strong>🎧 Full Episode</strong></p><p>Listen on <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/USUfq1XWINM"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/75YQ28RJGgsMB6aRz6mtVL?si=RpecNrBtRWaq1izEL7Xfag"><strong>Spotify</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/suresh-bysani-from-eightfold-engineering-management/id1718883620?i=1000702233699"><strong>iTunes/Apple Podcasts</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0e327ba7-2556-494b-96a1-7b23947d7d1d/episodes/6c744adb-ebbf-4456-912e-b08bb4d63113/grocto-podcast-suresh-bysani-from-eightfold-engineering-management-in-the-age-of-genai"><strong>Amazon Music</strong></a> & more.</p><p>Read the<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://typoapp.io/blog/engineering-management-age-of-genai-suresh-bysani-director-engineering-eightfold"><strong>Episode Transcript</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋</p><p><strong>1) Subscribe to groCTO by typo</strong> — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.</p><p><strong>2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs!</strong> Your referral empowers & helps build groCTO.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://grocto.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">grocto.substack.com</a>
March 13, 2025
<p>How do you build a culture of <strong>engineering metrics</strong> that drives real impact? Engineering teams often struggle with inefficiencies—<strong>high work-in-progress, unpredictable cycle times, and slow shipping</strong>. But what if the right metrics could change that?</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>groCTO by Typo</strong> Podcast, host <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kovid-batra-73b38368/"><strong>Kovid Batra</strong></a> speaks with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-viktorov-mechoulam/"><strong>Mario Viktorov Mechoulam</strong></a>, Senior Engineering Manager at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/contentsquare/"><strong>Contentsquare</strong></a>, about how to establish a data-driven engineering culture using effective metrics. From overcoming cultural resistance to getting executive buy-in, Mario shares his insights on making metrics work for your team.</p><p>💡 <strong>Highlights</strong></p><p>🔥 <strong>Why Metrics Matter:</strong> Fixing inefficiencies & improving predictability.</p><p>🏗️ <strong>Building a Metrics-First Culture:</strong> Key steps to drive adoption.</p><p>📊 <strong>Observability & Accountability:</strong> The foundation of effective metrics.</p><p>🎯 <strong>Overcoming Resistance:</strong> Tackling biases & cultural pushback.</p><p>🚀 <strong>Getting Leadership Buy-In:</strong> Aligning executives on engineering success.</p><p><strong>🎧 Full Episode</strong></p><p>Listen on <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/oA2qaCaDdzA"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong>, Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music</strong> & more.</p><p>Read the<strong> Episode Transcript.</strong></p><p>Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋</p><p><strong>1) Subscribe to groCTO by typo</strong> — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.</p><p><strong>2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs!</strong> Your referral empowers & helps build groCTO.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://grocto.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">grocto.substack.com</a>
February 21, 2025
<p>In this episode of the <strong>groCTO Podcast</strong>, host <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kovid-batra-73b38368/"><strong>Kovid Batra</strong></a> speaks with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sriramcs/"><strong>C S</strong></a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sriramcs/"> </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sriramcs/"><strong>Sriram</strong></a><strong>, VP of Engineering at </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworks/"><strong>Betterworks</strong></a>, about his journey from an <strong>Engineering Manager to a VP of Engineering</strong>, navigating leadership challenges, and scaling engineering teams effectively.</p><p>Sriram shares insights into the <strong>critical mindset shifts</strong> required to transition from managing execution to driving strategy at an executive level. He highlights the importance of <strong>mentorship, coaching, and building a high-performing engineering culture</strong>, while balancing <strong>business objectives with technical excellence</strong>.</p><p>The conversation also covers the <strong>challenges of leadership at scale</strong>, including how to set the right expectations, enforce quality standards, and use <strong>dashboards & skip-level 1:1s</strong> for effective communication. The episode concludes with an inspiring poem from Sriram on <strong>vision, resilience, and leadership</strong>.</p><p>💡 <strong>Highlights</strong></p><p>🚀 <strong>From IC to VP:</strong> Navigating early management struggles and leadership growth.</p><p>🏗️ <strong>Culture & Quality:</strong> Building a productive engineering team while maintaining technical excellence.</p><p>📊 <strong>Scaling Leadership:</strong> Dashboards, policies, and structured communication for effective management.</p><p>🎯 <strong>Coaching & Mentorship:</strong> Developing future leaders within the organization.</p><p>✨ <strong>The Leadership Mindset:</strong> Sriram’s reflections on resilience, shared through an inspiring poem.</p><p><strong>🎧 Full Episode</strong></p><p>Listen on <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/Smzk2jw4p5A"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KZrrCvRXhYD9wVuH8lopx?si=4-TRyqV6T_GlADDUrmUSiQ"><strong>Spotify</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c-s-sriram-from-betterworks-how-ems-break-into-leadership/id1718883620?i=1000694691209"><strong>iTunes/Apple Podcasts</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/0e327ba7-2556-494b-96a1-7b23947d7d1d/episodes/d9e0d7fd-f449-4ff5-8cbe-9044b0c0bfe0/grocto-podcast-c-s-sriram-from-betterworks-how-ems-break-into-leadership%E2%80%94road-to-success"><strong>Amazon Music</strong></a> & more.</p><p>Read the<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://typoapp.io/blog/ems-leadership-success-c-s-sriram-vp-of-engineering-betterworks"><strong>Episode Transcript</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Thanks for listening to the podcast. That’s it for today 👋</p><p><strong>1) Subscribe to groCTO by typo</strong> — If you aren’t already, consider becoming a groCTO subscriber.</p><p><strong>2) Share amongst fellow Engineering Leaders and CTOs!</strong> Your referral empowers & helps build groCTO.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://grocto.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">grocto.substack.com</a>
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