In this episode of the TTP Podcast, Craig Whiting sits down with Nirav Shah, engineering leader at JP Morgan Asset Management, for a deep dive into how AI is fundamentally changing the life of a developer, and what the next generation of engineering talent needs to thrive.Nirav shares his journey from hands-on coder to global team leader, and explains why staying close to the code still matters in a leadership role. They explore the rise of T-shaped engineers, the evolving expectations around communication, and the critical mindset shift required to succeed in an AI-augmented tech world.Whether you're a senior engineer, hiring manager, or tech leader navigating change. This episode is full of sharp insights on staying relevant, building hybrid skillsets, and leading with both strategic and technical depth.🎙 Key Topics:🔹 Why AI is the most foundational shift in 20+ years of software engineering🔹 What “batteries-included” developers really look like in an AI-native future🔹 The T-shaped skillset: balancing deep technical roots with broad leadership scope🔹 How to stay hands-on as you scale up in leadership🔹 Communication as a key differentiator: with colleagues and with AI🔹 Why org structures must evolve if they want tech leaders to thrive🔹 Coding as creativity and why output still matters at every level📄 Show Notes & Timestamps[00:00] – Introduction & Nirav’s BackgroundCareer journey from developer to global engineering leaderThe art of translating business needs into code[06:00] – Staying Technical While LeadingWhy Nirav still codes every week — and how to make time for itThe importance of staying close to the product[10:00] – AI as a Paradigm ShiftWhy co-pilot and agentic tools are changing how engineers workDelegation, oversight, and new ways of thinking[16:00] – The T-Shaped Engineer ModelWhy you need both breadth and depth to scale in techHow technical leaders lose their edge—and how to get it back[22:00] – Adaptability, Learning & Talent StrategyWhat Nirav looks for when hiring engineers in an AI-native worldThe traits that matter more than specific languages or tools[29:00] – Engineering Growth Inside Large OrgsWhy “coding leadership” still matters at enterprise scaleThe problem with paper titles and fake technical progression[36:00] – Changing the Culture of Tech LeadershipCreating space for creativity and codeWhy business still misunderstands tech—and how leaders can fix it[40:00] – Career Advice & LinkedIn StrategyCraig shares 5 tactical tips for building a recruiter-proof LinkedInWhy outcomes, clarity, and recruiter-friendly language matter[46:00] – Final ThoughtsThe role of curiosity, communication, and partnership in thriving as an engineer today

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