Keep Moving Forward

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward, I sit down with Subbu Allamaraju, Vice President of Engineering at Bill.com, to explore the intricacies of shaping a distributed engineering team culture. Subbu shares his journey from academic researcher to influential tech leader, highlighting the importance of understanding human dynamics alongside technical expertise. We delve into his philosophy of "man...

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward, I sit down with Nir Orman, Director of E-Commerce Engineering at Wix, to explore the essence of leadership. Nir shares her journey from military instructor to tech leader, offering insights into building high-performing teams in distributed environments. We discuss the importance of embodying leadership qualities before officially stepping into a leadership...

How do you lead with empathy while building systems designed for the cutting edge of the internet? In this episode, we sit down with Miros Milenkovic, Project Manager at Privado ID, to explore how his journey through front-end development, remote team leadership, and decentralized identity has shaped a uniquely human approach to engineering culture. Miros shares hard-earned lessons from aligning v...

How do you effectively scale global tech teams while navigating cross-cultural complexities and fast-moving AI innovations? In this episode, we talk to Marin Sarbulescu, Senior Vice President of Technology at CJ, about his journey from building websites in Romania to leading high-impact, international engineering organizations. Marin shares why relationship-building matters more than talent alone,...

What does it take to lead innovative engineering teams in a rapidly evolving AI landscape? In this episode, we talk to Shobana Radhakrishnan, Senior Director of Engineering at Google TV, about her journey across startups and tech giants, her people-first leadership philosophy and how her team is using AI to transform the television experience. Shobana shares how hiring for passion and purpose, emp...

Startups don’t grow in a straight line. Travis Kupsche joined AssemblyAI when its teams were small and flexible. Now, he’s navigating the challenges of scaling while keeping knowledge flowing and silos from forming. In this episode of Keep Moving Forward, Travis breaks down the biggest challenges of rapid scaling, from maintaining alignment across teams to balancing autonomy and structure in decis...

What makes a great engineering leader? It’s not just technical skills—it’s accountability, adaptability, and the ability to connect with your team in a way that fosters ownership and long-term success. In this episode of Keep Moving Forward, Gregg Altschul, VP of Engineering at FanDuel, explores what it takes to lead a high-performance engineering organization. With years of experience across star...

What does it take to build a culture of reliability at scale? In this episode of Keep Moving Forward, Netflix Staff Site Reliability Engineer Molly Struve joins host Caleb Brown to break down how psychological safety, collaboration, and trust fuel system resilience. Molly shares how embracing failure as a learning tool leads to stronger, more reliable systems, why data alone doesn’t drive change,...

Join me, Kayla Brown, on Keep Moving Forward as we delve into the world of tech innovation with Bharti Patel, Senior Vice President, Head of Engineering at Hitachi. In this episode, Bharti shares her journey from a Java developer at IBM India to leading AI strategies at Hitachi. Discover her three guiding principles: creating exceptional customer experiences, driving innovation through quality, an...

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward Test, I sit down with Shahin Mohammadkhani, VP of Engineering Strategy at United Talent Agency, to explore the transformative role of AI in the entertainment industry. Shahin shares his journey from a self-described surfer dude to a tech innovator, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement and empathy in leadership. We discuss how AI can enhance de...

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward Test, we dive into the world of engineering leadership with Rajashree Pimpalkhare, Vice President of Engineering at Twilio. Join me as Rajashree shares her blueprint for building thriving engineering teams, emphasizing the importance of customer focus, engineering excellence, and transparency. Discover how she fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity, ens...

In this episode of Keep Moving Forward Test, I sit down with Martin Spier, VP of Foundational Engineering at PicPay, to explore the art of performance engineering. Martin shares his journey from Netflix, where he pioneered cloud infrastructure, to his current role at Latin America's largest digital wallet. We delve into his innovative approach to engineering culture, emphasizing the balance betwee...

Welcome to Keep Moving Forward, a biweekly podcast from X-Team for tech professionals who are passionate about growth, leadership, and innovation. In this podcast, we'll talk to seasoned tech leaders, forward-thinking engineers, and visionary experts about the lessons they’ve learned on scaling high-performing teams, navigating complex challenges, and driving innovation. Subscribe now, share with...