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Episode Synopsis
This episode takes you inside the evolving role of a VP of Engineering — far beyond a standard job description.The AI hosts discuss why the role is highly contextual, shaped by company size, leadership culture, and organizational maturity. I share the core accountabilities I’ve been held to: ensuring software quality and resilience, fostering people engagement, retaining and developing talent, and building the skills teams need to stay competitive.The conversation also explores the VP’s strategic importance in business alignment, global talent management, and transformation initiatives, while contrasting the role with that of a CTO. Finally, we touch on the personal evolution required to succeed — developing V-shaped skills, mentoring leaders, and balancing the rewards of culture-building with the challenges of tough decisions.Link to the article: So, What Does a VP of Engineering Do?, originally published August 21, 2025.Connect with me on LinkedIn
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