Breaking Changes

From GraphQL to Dagster Labs: How Nick Schrock Is Reinventing Data Infrastructure

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Nick Schrock, the co-creator of GraphQL, to dive into the fascinating journey behind GraphQL's development. They discuss how GraphQL transitioned from an internal system at Facebook to a widely adopted technology—as well as how Nick’s newest venture, Dagster Labs, is revolutionizing data orchestration with asset-oriented pipelines. This conversation dives deep into the realm of data engineering and its transformative potential for businesses. Nick and Jean also share insights into the intersection of AI and software engineering, and Nick offers his perspective on responsible AI development.

 

For more on Nick Schrock, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schrockn/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/schrockn

GraphQL Website: https://graphql.org/

 

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Crafting Business Strategies for Seamless AI Integration with Cliff Chang of Asana | Postman

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Cliff Chang, an engineering leader at Asana, to delve into the world of AI initiatives. Cliff shares fascinating insights into Asana's AI journey—from the formation of the AI organization to the challenges of integrating AI into their processes. Discover the timeline for AI integration, the company's attitude towards AI, and why homegrown AI talent is prioritized. Cliff also discusses the role of AI in UX prototyping and shares his hot take on the changes AI will introduce.

 

For more on Cliff Chang, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffchangsf/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Personamb Asana Website: https://asana.com/

 

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Most Founders Make the Same Mistakes: Brutally Honest Truths from Sentry’s David Cramer | Postman

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with David Cramer, co-founder and CTO of Sentry. David shares his journey as an engineering leader and discusses the importance of a developer-centric approach in monitoring. Tune in as he reflects on implementing smooth changes, embracing emerging technologies, and navigating challenges in leadership and hiring. David emphasizes the value of consistency in values and principles—and reveals surprising changes he allowed, like embracing sales and AB testing. He also shares his insights on transitioning from CEO to hiring an external CEO.  

 

For more on David Cramer, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmcramer/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeeg

Personal Website: https://cra.mr/archive/

Sentry Website: https://sentry.io/welcome/

 

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Observability Evangelism: Spreading the Gospel from Parse to Honeycomb with Charity Majors | Postman

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Charity Majors, co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb. Charity dives into her journey as a tech founder, exploring her experiences in startups and operations engineering, as well as the significance of observability and the industry’s evolving landscape. Charity emphasizes the importance of transparency and trust in team building and reflects on Honeycomb's growth and evolving hiring practices.

 

For more on Charity Majors, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charity-majors/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mipsytipsy

Personal Website: https://charity.wtf/

Honeycomb Website: https://www.honeycomb.io/

 

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:58 - Getting into Startups and Leadership
07:07 - Transition to Leadership
08:47 - Current Role and Challenges
15:01 Observability and Breaking Changes
20:23 - Smooth Changes and Lessons
26:01 - Failed Changes and Lessons
30:40 - What Hasn't Changed
33:09 - Surprising Changes
35:09 - People Growth and Hiring
39:57 - Evolution of Hiring Practices
40:27 - Evolution of Hiring and Decision-Making
42:10 - Leveraging Hype while Staying True to Vision
45:10 - Changing the Industry and Fostering Inclusive Culture
47:06 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry
49:24 - AI and Understanding Systems
50:03 - Exciting Changes in Observability
50:47 - Where to Find Charity

How I Led Engineering Teams Through Hypergrowth at Facebook, Dropbox & Segment with Tido Carriero I Postman

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Tido Carriero, Co-Founder at Koala and seasoned engineering leader. From his journey into engineering leadership to his experiences at major tech giants like Facebook, Dropbox, and Segment, Tido shares invaluable insights and strategies for building and leading teams.

 

For more on Tido Carriero, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascarriero/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tidocarriero

Koala Website: https://getkoala.com/

 

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background

03:51 - Getting into Engineering Leadership

06:45 - Hiring and Building Teams

10:42 - Hiring for Potential

13:03 - Evaluating Junior Hires

16:08 - Red Flags in Hiring

17:49 - Rolling Out Unpopular Changes

18:51 - Navigating Growth Challenges

26:47 - Handling Reductions in Force

29:27 - Dealing with Pain Points in Growth

35:46 - Retaining and Growing Existing Team

41:09 - Balancing Internal Promotions and External Hires

41:45 - Finding the Right People for Challenging Roles

42:44 - Learning and Growing in the First VPE Role

47:03 - Challenges with Scaling and Recruiting

47:56 - Internalizing Hard Feedback and Problem Solving

51:45 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry

53:16 - The Impact of AI on Breaking Changes

54:40 - Excitement about Personal Growth and Family

56:39 - Thought Leadership and Balancing Startup and Family

What It Takes to Become a Distinguished Engineer at Microsoft with David Fowler I Postman

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews David Fowler, a distinguished engineer  @Microsoft  about his incredible journey from Barbados to Microsoft. Get insights into the life of a distinguished engineer, balancing tech and management, and the significance of influence. David shares invaluable lessons on navigating breaking changes and the evolving tech landscape. Don't miss his take on dev tools, industry shifts, and the rise of AI!

 

For more on David Fowler, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfowl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidfowl Microsoft Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

 

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:27 - Becoming a Distinguished Engineer
05:07 - Role and Responsibilities
06:04 - Transition from Games to Developer Tools
08:11 - Influence and Impact
10:33 - Impact through Influence
12:41 - Balancing Technical and Managerial Roles
16:00 - Introducing Breaking Changes
19:08 - Lessons from Breaking Changes
21:14 - Personal Breaking Changes
26:03 - Longevity at Microsoft
29:03 - The Value of Long Tenure
32:14 - The Craftsmanship of Dev Tools
33:02 - Identifying Changes Worth Paying Attention To
34:31 - Deep Diving into New Technologies
35:37 - Nurturing Technical Minds in Organizations
37:15 - Fostering Technical Leadership
38:29 - The Need for Technical Role Models
39:40 Technical Strategy and Decision Making
43:17 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry
46:28 The Impact of AI on Breaking Changes
47:27 Exciting Personal and Professional Changes
48:52 Where to Find David Fowler

Modernizing Storage for the Internet with AWS’s Becky Weiss I Postman

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Becky Weiss, VP/distinguished engineer from AWS. Weiss joins us to delve into the intricacies of launching new features and gathering customer feedback at scale. Discover how AWS assists clients in embracing new security measures confidently and gain insights into the significance of data perimeters in cloud security. Plus, explore the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on human communication.

 

For more on Becky Weiss, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-weiss/

AWS Website: https://aws.amazon.com/

 

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background
11:03 - The Evolution of S3 and IAM
30:32 - Opting Out of ACLs
32:21 - The Importance of Getting Things Right
32:59 - Launching New Features and Customer Feedback
33:31 - Helping Customers Transition with Confidence
34:00 - Adding Tools for Customer Confidence
34:56 - The Challenges of Legacy Systems
35:24 - Changing Defaults and Customer Communication
36:57 - Data Perimeters and Security Controls
38:08 - Anticipating Customer Needs and Iterative Development
40:56 - The Impact of AI and Language Generation
48:08 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry
51:52 - The Privilege of Helping Customers Secure Data
53:31 - Where to Find Becky Weiss

Surviving the Chaos: Leading Engineering Teams Through Turbulent Times with Albert Strasheim I Postman

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Albert Strasheim, CTO of Rippling, where he shares his journey into engineering leadership and expertise in scaling systems. From building diverse teams to navigating through challenging changes smoothly, Albert provides invaluable insights into recruiting, communication, and leading teams at the growth stage. Also, tune in to learn about Rippling's response to the SVB collapse and the complex logistics and operations involved.

 

For more on Albert Strasheim, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertstrasheim/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullung

Company Website: https://www.rippling.com/

 

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
01:16 - Background and Path to Engineering Leadership
09:04 - Expertise in Scaling and Hardening Systems
11:55 - Developing the Skill Set for Scaling and Hardening Systems
14:57 - Building Teams for Scaling and Hardening Systems
17:02 - Building Teams and Team Structure
22:28 - Introducing Changes Smoothly
24:32 - Introducing Changes That Did Not Go Well
28:37 - Rolling Out Unpleasant but Necessary Changes
29:13 - Positive End to Reduction in Force
30:11 - Transparent Communication
30:56 - Speed of Execution
31:54 - Maintaining Speed in Growth
33:23 - Challenges of Leading Teams at the Growth Stage
34:41 - Embracing Painful Change
36:04 - Hiring for Durability
37:24 - Setting People Up for Success
40:58 - Rippling's Response to the SUV Collapse
46:47 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry
48:08 - Hot Take on AI
49:07 - Excitement about Rippling's Future
50:02 - Finding Albert Strasheim Online

When Windows Hit The Wall: Reinventing a Dominant Product in a Changing Market with Steven Sinofsky I Postman

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft executive, diving into his journey in engineering leadership and the hurdles faced during the Windows 8 rewrite. Gain valuable insights on team dynamics, the essence of shipping software collectively, and Microsoft's adaptability in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

For more on Steven Sinofsky, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinofsky/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevesi

Personal Website: https://medium.learningbyshipping.com/

Company Website: https://a16z.com/

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:12 - Getting into Engineering Leadership
11:29 - Windows 8 Rewrite and Challenges
24:46 - Team Formation and Building
42:43 - Adaptability of Microsoft
43:43 - Resistance to Software as a Service
44:58 - Product Market Fit and Innovation
46:22 - The Importance of Product Market Fit
47:32 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry
50:02 - Breaking Changes Introduced by AI
52:26 - Exciting Changes in the Next Year
53:39 - Where to Find Steven Sinofsky

How to Lead Your Team to Success When Failure Seems Inevitable—with Gwen Shapira I Postman

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Gwen Shapira, co-founder and CPO of Nile, for an insightful discussion on engineering leadership and navigating transformations. Learn about her strategies for keeping up with trends and balancing long-term visions with user feedback, as well as the rewards of finding the right people for the right challenges. Discover Gwen's advice on offshore teams, cultural bridges, serverless tech, AI's impact on content, and Nile's exciting developments!

 

For more on Gwen Shapira, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenshapira/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gwenshap

Personal Website: https://hackingsaas.thenile.dev/

Nile Website: https://www.thenile.dev/

 

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Background
04:18 - Getting into Engineering Leadership
08:07 - Gwen's Current Job and the Role of a Founder
10:38 - Smooth Introduction of a Necessary Change
21:27 - Change that Didn't Go Well
23:02 - One Thing that Didn't Change at Confluent
25:25 - One Thing that Did Change at Confluent
29:45 - Keeping Up with Trends in the Industry
37:43 - Balancing Vision and User Feedback
41:03 - Working with Offshore Teams
42:02 - Advice for Introducing Offshore Teams
43:09 - Creating Independent Offshore Teams
44:36 - Ensuring Equality and Opportunities for Offshore Engineers
45:49 - Bridging Cultural Differences
47:57 - Underrated Breaking Changes: Serverless
48:49 - Preparing for Breaking Changes in AI
51:28 - Exciting Changes at Nile
52:29 - Finding More Information about Gwen and Nile