One quality every engineering manager should have? Empathy.
Ryan interviews Caitlin Weaver about her journey from a childhood interest in computers to leading CLEAR's Cloud Infrastructure team, discussing DevOps, empathy in management, and changes in platform engineering.
MAIN POINTS
- Caitlin Weaver's early interest in computers influenced her career in engineering management.
- She leads CLEAR's Cloud Infrastructure Engineering team, focusing on DevOps practices.
- Empathy plays a crucial role in her approach to engineering management.
- The platform engineering landscape is continually evolving, impacting her work.
TAKEAWAYS
- Childhood passions can significantly shape career paths in technology.
- Leadership in engineering requires balancing technical skills with emotional intelligence.
- DevOps practices are central to modern cloud infrastructure management.
- Staying adaptable is essential due to the rapid changes in platform engineering.