Summary

In this inaugural episode of Mobile Devs : Unfiltered, hosts Ashan, Rukshan, and Sajith share their extensive experiences in mobile app development, focusing on the transition from engineering management back to individual contributor roles. They discuss the challenges and benefits of being an engineer versus a manager, the cultural differences in engineering roles between Sri Lanka and Europe, and the impact of these roles on personal life and career progression. The conversation highlights the importance of technical skills, the risks associated with management positions, and the subjective nature of performance evaluations in engineering management.

Keywords

mobile development, engineering management, individual contributor, career progression, cultural differences, Sri Lanka, Europe, software engineering, team management, personal experiences