From Tech Lead to CEO with Mahdi Fanidisfani
Beyond Coding15 Nov 2023

From Tech Lead to CEO with Mahdi Fanidisfani

Connect with Mahdi Fanidisfani:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahdifanidisfani


Full episode on YouTube ▶️

https://youtu.be/geoUh6Tdl3Y

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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:23 - Mahdi's new role as CEO at Kruso
00:02:53 - Typical consultancies
00:04:36 - Value delivery squad
00:06:17 - First months as CEO
00:07:23 - Consultancy at Xebia
00:10:36 - From tech lead to engineering manager
00:12:19 - Many responsibilities
00:14:11 - Lead by example and togetherness
00:16:41 - Head of engineering
00:18:59 - Unified engineering priorities
00:20:37 - No more hands-on coding
00:23:25 - Pull request reviews are amazing
00:25:55 - Making sure people don't overwork
00:27:50 - Proper focus
00:30:52 - Overachieving and personal growth
00:33:21 - Staying close to your people
00:36:15 - Fueling ambition
00:39:07 - Exceptional solo programmers
00:42:07 - Hiring questions
00:45:15 - Handling new technology
00:47:12 - Forming a team as the CEO
00:49:58 - Handpicking people
00:52:26 - Maintaining relationships
00:55:25 - An economic view
00:56:26 - Creating a shared vision
01:00:39 - Aligning the company

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