In this interview, I talk with Gaetano Contaldi (Head of Engineering @ Miro) about Engineering, culture, learning and much more! I'm so grateful for this occasion :D
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0:00 - Intro & Gaetano's Background
06:15 - The Erasmus experience
09:15 - Relocation to Berlin
15:31 - Leaving a company after 7 years
20:43 - Is still worth going to University?
25:18 - How do you keep yourself updated?
28:20 - Growth Mindset & Culture
36:10 - Giving and receiving feedback
45:00 - Best feedback approach
48:26 - The importance of learning English
55:07 - How to be promoted to Middle/Senior Engineer?
01:01:55 - How to improve your skills as a Junior Developer
01:06:21 - What a junior engineer can bring to the group?
01:11:17 - Feedback & Community
01:13:57 - Networking
01:23:06 - Gaetano's daily challenges as a Head of Engineering
01:32:08 - How to learn the key skills needed to succeed ad a Head of Engineering?
01:39:46 - The keys to success!