Over the last decade, Leszek has developed several successful businesses, among them a software development agency that supports Fortune 500 companies. With the challenges a growing business brings, he observed that stepping out of a tech role into a leadership one brings the need for a different approach. As a host of the Better Tech Leadership podcast, Leszek is focused on bridging the gap between tech and people skills.
Working for many years with software engineering and architecture I forged skills that allowed me to cross the different layers in the organisation to communicate, align and inspire people to build the right thing. While focusing on customer success, I also strive to create better engineering experiences.I'm working with the amazing people behind the Zalando Partner Program, most specifically the Partner Growth and Optimisation pillar, where I lead a team responsible for providing insights for companies to understand how they are performing and seize growth opportunities while using our platform.
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In this episode, Matt and Christian Hemmeshøj Runge discuss the shift from manual to automated testing and various approaches to problem-solving across tech ecosystems. Christian shares insights on AI’s role within SimCorp, a financial technology firm, emphasizing its application in simplifying operations for clients. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of AI implementation in a highly regulated environment, highlighting the importance of collaboration between tech and legal teams.
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In this episode, Matt interviews Anthony Mayer, VP of Engineering at charles, about his experiences working in tech in the US and Germany. Anthony shares insights on leadership challenges, transitioning from manual to automated testing, and approaching AI initiatives. He also discusses handling stress and resources for continuous learning and career development.
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In this episode, Matt interviews Lydia Varmazis, Head of Venture Portfolio and previously Chief Product Officer for RBCx. Lydia shares insights on leveraging board members, the transition from product head to portfolio management, and scaling challenges.
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In this episode, Matt interviews Mark Swaine about his career journey from UX to product management. Mark shares insights on the challenges startups face, especially regarding tech stack inefficiencies and the lack of customer design programs. He also discusses the impact of AI on product development, emphasizing the need for strategic UX and the potential struggles with AI adoption in less tech-ready organizations.
