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Engineering Evolved
Tom Barber
11 episodes
2 days ago
Where business meets innovation and technology drives transformation. Engineering Evolved is the podcast for leaders navigating the forgotten ground between startup chaos and enterprise bureaucracy. If you're building and scaling teams at organizations in the middle — where startup rules no longer apply and enterprise playbooks are far too large — this show is for you. Hosted by Tom Barber, each episode explores the real challenges facing today's engineering leaders: scaling systems without breaking them, building high-performing teams, aligning engineering strategy with business goals, and making technical decisions that drive measurable impact. Whether you're a Director of Engineering, VP of Technology, CTO, or an IC engineer stepping into leadership, you'll find practical insights drawn from real-world experience — not theoretical frameworks that only work on whiteboards. Topics include: Scaling engineering teams and systems for growth Building effective engineering culture Bridging the gap between technical and business strategy Leadership tactics that actually work in the messy middle Making architectural decisions with limited resources Navigating organizational complexity Engineering Evolved — guiding today's leaders through the evolution of engineering. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and join the conversation about what it really takes to lead engineering in the modern era.
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Where business meets innovation and technology drives transformation. Engineering Evolved is the podcast for leaders navigating the forgotten ground between startup chaos and enterprise bureaucracy. If you're building and scaling teams at organizations in the middle — where startup rules no longer apply and enterprise playbooks are far too large — this show is for you. Hosted by Tom Barber, each episode explores the real challenges facing today's engineering leaders: scaling systems without breaking them, building high-performing teams, aligning engineering strategy with business goals, and making technical decisions that drive measurable impact. Whether you're a Director of Engineering, VP of Technology, CTO, or an IC engineer stepping into leadership, you'll find practical insights drawn from real-world experience — not theoretical frameworks that only work on whiteboards. Topics include: Scaling engineering teams and systems for growth Building effective engineering culture Bridging the gap between technical and business strategy Leadership tactics that actually work in the messy middle Making architectural decisions with limited resources Navigating organizational complexity Engineering Evolved — guiding today's leaders through the evolution of engineering. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and join the conversation about what it really takes to lead engineering in the modern era.
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DevOps for the Skeptical VP: Building Your Business Case in 30 Minutes
Engineering Evolved
23 minutes
1 week ago
DevOps for the Skeptical VP: Building Your Business Case in 30 Minutes

Summary

In this conversation, Tom Barber discusses the challenges of managing feature requests and the importance of strategic deployment to enhance team efficiency. He emphasizes the need to prioritize time-consuming tasks to free up valuable hours for the team, ultimately leading to increased productivity without additional hiring costs.


Takeaways

  • We are overwhelmed with feature requests.
  • Starting with the most time-consuming deployment is crucial.
  • Every deployment can save significant time for the team.
  • Strategic deployment can lead to substantial time savings.
  • Freeing up hours can feel like hiring another engineer.
  • Time management is essential in engineering teams.
  • Prioritizing tasks can improve overall productivity.
  • Efficient deployment processes are key to success.
  • Reducing deployment time can enhance team morale.
  • Investing in efficiency pays off in the long run.

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (00:50) - Title
  • (01:33) - Introduction to DevOps ROI Challenges
  • (05:29) - Building a Compelling Business Case
  • (13:25) - Handling Objections Effectively
  • (19:34) - Post-Approval Steps and Checkpoints
Engineering Evolved
Where business meets innovation and technology drives transformation. Engineering Evolved is the podcast for leaders navigating the forgotten ground between startup chaos and enterprise bureaucracy. If you're building and scaling teams at organizations in the middle — where startup rules no longer apply and enterprise playbooks are far too large — this show is for you. Hosted by Tom Barber, each episode explores the real challenges facing today's engineering leaders: scaling systems without breaking them, building high-performing teams, aligning engineering strategy with business goals, and making technical decisions that drive measurable impact. Whether you're a Director of Engineering, VP of Technology, CTO, or an IC engineer stepping into leadership, you'll find practical insights drawn from real-world experience — not theoretical frameworks that only work on whiteboards. Topics include: Scaling engineering teams and systems for growth Building effective engineering culture Bridging the gap between technical and business strategy Leadership tactics that actually work in the messy middle Making architectural decisions with limited resources Navigating organizational complexity Engineering Evolved — guiding today's leaders through the evolution of engineering. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and join the conversation about what it really takes to lead engineering in the modern era.