Kosai Estowani is a Senior Product Marketing Manager on our competitive intelligence team and drives several valuable passion projects, including leading a Dynaspace for People of Color, at Dynatrace. In this episode, he talks about his path from studying criminal justice to pursuing a career in tech. He shares how career pivots and great leaders have shaped his journey. He also talks about founding the Dynaspace for People of Color and his passion project to help underserved youth see...

In this episode, I talk with Brian Chandler, a Principal Solution Engineer who’s been on Dynatrace's team for over 10 years. Brian shares a sneak peek into this role and what keeps him here (spoiler: one of the reasons is our founding team that has never left and kept innovating the product since 2005). He also shares how he started fresh out of college through our Professional Development Program, why he once left the company, what made him come back, and what impact one can have on sales a...

Sometimes, not having a plan leads to the best places. That's how my guest, Viktoria Hubner, found talent development. Studying communication science, she thought it might lead her to be a writer or a journalist one day, but after some professional exploration, she pivoted to talent development. At Dynatrace, she is designing educational programs targeted at people's soft skills. At first, she introduced peer-to-peer learning programs for 1,200 people in our R&D team but is now wor...

This is a bonus episode of Real Talks, and it's all about Perform. Perform isn't just a conference held by Dynatrace in Las Vegas every year—it's where innovation in observability & security, customers' success, and community come to light. I sit down with Michelle Vaughan, VP of Growth Marketing, to unpack her impressions and takeaways from this year's flagship event. You'll hear some stories about the software you use daily powered by Dynatrace (and you likely don't know about it)...

How do you balance leading a team of 12, pursuing studies, and being a parent—all at once? In this episode of Real Talks, Lauren McMichael, Sr. Manager in Customer Success, shares her journey and the tips she’s collected along the way. Before joining a Customer Success team at Dynatrace five years ago, Lauren worked in various marketing and sales roles across different industries. Now, she is leading a team of 12 Customer Success Managers–all while completing a leadership course ...

Karolina Linda is the Software Development Director and Organizational Lead in Gdańsk, Poland. She takes us behind the scenes of the incredible transformation of the Dynatrace Community—from a single Q&A forum to an community with 18 topic-focused forums, 5 engagement programs, and over 80,000 users worldwide. Karolina shares her unique career journey of 15 years, from starting as an Information Developer to leading multiple global teams now. Hear how she took on opportunities...

The power of belonging, Employer Value Proposition, defining career moments, and lessons on leading with trust and support—these themes made my final podcast season of 2024 truly special. In this episode, I look back and reflect on the best bits from my conversations with inspiring guests. As the year comes to a close, many of us pause to reflect. I hope this episode brings you something meaningful to carry into 2025—whether it’s a spark of inspiration or a learning. Be sure to list...

Thorsten Roth, now a Product Lead at Dynatrace, began his journey as a Technical Product Manager in 2013. Over the past decade, collaboration has been the keystone of his growth—whether through clear communication, building strong relationships, or leveraging his sharp technical expertise at the core of Dynatrace Platform. In this episode, Thorsten unpacks what makes the Product Manager role at Dynatrace unique, the critical role PMs play in driving innovation, and why collaboration ski...

Ema Franklin is a Senior Field Marketing Manager at Dynatrace and a driving force behind our Dynatrace partnership with the Her Tech Circle community across Australia and New Zealand. Ema’s journey with this community began more than six years ago when she wanted to change her career path. Through many events and programs, the community has helped her to establish her career in tech and inspired her to "pay it forward" by supporting initiatives that empower others. Tun...

From Idea to Game-Changing Impact at Dynatrace–with this topic in mind for Season 3, I’ll be bringing you conversations with passionate experts and leaders at Dynatrace who dream big, tackle challenges, and drive impactful change. In this episode, I talk with Kristof Randers, who has always sought out new challenges. This led him to transition into his current role as Innovation Services Director after over 12 years of building deep technical expertise across multiple specialist roles. ...

That’s our second conversation with Rafi, VP of Solution Engineering at Dynatrace. In the previous one, we explored the essentials of leadership. However, during the recording of that episode, our talk gravitated toward our second shared passion for mentorship. This bonus episode captures the part of our conversation where we dive into mentorship and its transformative impact on both mentee and mentor. We discuss the qualities defining a good mentor and share personal experiences i...

As a Director of Solution Engineers with a decade-long career at Dynatrace, Nish is a big believer in the power of diversity of opinions, ideas, and thoughts in successful teams. In this episode, you'll hear: How diversity of minds helps build a strong team What you as a team leader can do to forge it Why and how everyone should seek out feedback How to build a culture of respect and empowerment for idea-sharing Where to find us:...

As a Vice President of Solution Engineering, Rafi has firsthand experience leading teams in an ever-evolving industry. For him, leadership is about passion for people, helping them to walk towards the vision of the company, and acting with integrity towards customers and the team. Get ready to explore Rafi's insights on leadership and what it means to be a people leader. In this episode, you'll hear: What it means to lead from the front How to know you're ready for people leadershi...

🎙️ Dive into the agile universe with our guest Jelena Vucinic, who is not only an Agile Coach by heart but also passionate about empowering women in tech. Get inspiration and practical advice on staying agile in today’s fast-paced world.In this episode, you’ll uncover:How Jelena offers tech teams a view from the outside in.Her secret power and tips for staying agile in unexpected situations.Jelena’s take on women’s evolving role in tech.Follow Jelena Vucinic on LinkedInFollow Sue Quackenbush ...

Prepare to be inspired by Stephen Hull's professional growth journey, which began as a Junior and led him to the prestigious role of Vice President. Discover tips for career advancement at every stage, insights into overcoming challenges from Stephen's personal experiences, and how to balance a high-powered career with a family of six kids. Don't miss out on Stephen's valuable lessons and experiences.Episode links:Sue Quackenbush's LinkedInConnect with Stephen Hull on LinkedInDiscover th...

Unlock the secrets of building a fan base that not just listens, but also advocates for your product and/or company. Get ready to be inspired and learn life-changing advocacy strategies from Andreas (Andi) Grabner. Andi is making waves on the world’s biggest stages as an advocate for Dynatrace and successfully built a community. Tune in to hear about his inspiring journey his values, and discover why his time on Boston’s dance floors led to more than just business success.Episode links:S...

In this episode, Sue Quackenbush sits down with John Rocker who is Director of Social Media at Dynatrace.John talks about how finding purpose for his work has helped him go from his first days at Dynatrace to big moments like launching an Employee Advocacy Program and even being part of the company going public in New York. He also gives tips on how anyone can find purpose in their jobs.Episode links:Sue Quackenbush's LinkedInJohn Rocker's LinkedInDiscover the opportunities at Dynatrace and t...

In this episode, Sue Quackenbush talks with Suraj Pandey, Principal Solutions Engineer based in Melbourne.Suraj shares how hobbies such as sports enrich different facets of his life, and how everyone can unleash their inner passions. He also talks about the big impact of continuously trying new things, even if they seem a bit unfamiliar at first.Episode links: Sue Quackenbush's LinkedInSuraj Pandey's LinkedInDiscover the opportunities at Dynatrace and take your career to the next level: ...

In this episode, Tatiana shares her experience of how role models impacted her career, challenges she encountered on the way, and tips to find your own role models at Dynatrace. Learn how the open-minded culture at Dynatrace supports and enables easy access to role models. Episode links:Sue Quackenbush's LinkedInTatiana Gottlib's LinkedInDiscover the opportunities at Dynatrace and take your career to the next level: careers.dynatrace.com

Welcome to the Real Talks podcast powered by Dynatrace and hosted by Sue Quackenbush, Chief People Officer at Dynatrace. Discover the opportunities at Dynatrace and take your career to the next level: careers.dynatrace.com