I'm thrilled to welcome Kathryn Koehler, Director of Developer Productivity Engineering at Netflix. Kathryn brings over 25 years of software development experience and embodies what it means to be both a product-focused and people-oriented leader.
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
- (00:00:50) - Katherine's Early Passion for Race Car Design
- (00:01:55) - Transition to Software Engineering
- (00:04:36) - Balancing Technical Knowledge and Leadership
- (00:08:18) - Netflix's Culture of Informed Leadership
- (00:14:11) - Building Communication Skills
- (00:18:13) - Journey from Individual Contributor to Leadership
- (00:24:32) - Decision-Making and Accountability
- (00:29:35) - Evaluating Job Hopping in Talent Acquisition
- (00:32:10) - Navigating Organizational Change During COVID-19
- (00:32:49) - Challenges and Adaptations in Hybrid Work
- (00:35:29) - Netflix's Competitive Edge and Content Strategy
- (00:39:12) - Creating a Thriving Work Environment
- (00:41:11) - Career Risks and Their Rewards
- (00:43:54) - Balancing Work and Personal Life
- (00:47:59) - Future Goals and Leadership Development
- (00:49:52) - Favorite Shows: Love, Death & Robots vs. Black Mirror
- (00:51:01) - Conclusion and Farewell
