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The Tech Trek

The Tech Trek explores how engineering leaders build teams that deliver real outcomes. The show looks at the connection between people, impact, and technology, and how that relationship is changing fast with data and AI now at the center of every product and company. Hosted by Amir Bormand, founder of Elevano, the show features CTOs, VPs of Engineering, heads of data, and technical leaders who have built and scaled teams in high pressure environments. They share the decisions that shaped their

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00:25:08

Upskilling your team for better execution, efficiency...

The Tech Trek ·

2023/05/02

This episode of Tech Trek features Susan Dikramanjan, a member of the IT leadership team at John Hancock, a Manulife company, who shares her insights on upskilling and ensuring optimal team efficiency, performance, and execution. Susan discusses her experience setting up an upskilling program at Manulife and the benefits of promoting a culture of lifelong learning within a team. As a lifelong learner, she highlights the importance of constantly seeking new knowledge and developing new skills for

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00:32:17

How Do You Know When You're Ready to Start a Company?

The Tech Trek ·

2023/04/25

How do you know when you’re ready to start a company, especially with few resources or capital? Ken Babcock, Co-Founder and CEO of Tango, offers his insights on this episode of The Tech Trek. Ken also discusses several key moments in his career with host Amir Bormand. Show Notes 03:23 - Ken discusses his past experiences with Uber and Atomic. 08:05 - How do you know when you’re ready to start a company? 11:43 - Going back to school vs. searching for more opportunities. 20:26 - How can you resolve

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00:25:58

Why is Data-Driven Leadership Important?

The Tech Trek ·

2023/04/20

Allan Cutler, Director of Engineering at Endpoint, discusses why data-driven leadership is important on this episode of The Tech Trek. Allan also shares several standout moments from his 15 years as a technology leader with host Amir Bormand. Highlights 00:47 - Allan explains what data-driven leadership means to him. 06:03 - Finding the right software for the right job. 11:17 - Using data to overcome tech debt. 16:35 - The impact of high-level metrics on data. 21:12 - Allan’s best practices for

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00:32:14

Simplifying Shared Services

The Tech Trek ·

2023/04/13

This episode of The Tech Trek features Harish Parwani, the VP of Platform Engineering at CarGurus. Host Amir Bormand and Harish discuss the intricacies of shared services and how teams can maximize their productivity. Highlights 00:56 - Harish offers his perspective and experience with shared services. 03:12 - Why do we need shared services? 06:37 - How do shared services impact team structure? 13:02 - Demonstrating the value of shared services to leadership teams. 16:45 - Prepping shared service

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00:29:08

Get Your Head Into Cloud Transformation

The Tech Trek ·

2023/04/06

Partha Chakraborty, security executive at Humana, joins host Amir Bormand in episode #230 of The Tech Trek. He and Amir explore the critical factors contributing to successful - and unsuccessful - cloud security projects. Highlights 00:51 - Partha shares his perspective on what contributes to the successful adoption of Cloud security services. 09:20 - What is the “Fail-Fast” approach, and how does it apply to Cloud Security? 15:46 - How to keep matrix teams aligned on Cloud transformation

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00:23:06

Promoting Internally Versus Hiring Externally

The Tech Trek ·

2023/04/04

In this episode of The Tech Trek, host Amir Bormand interviews Roman Kleiner, the VP of Engineering at Egnyte. How and when do you decide to hire external talent when working on a task? When should you promote internally over hiring externally? These are just some of today’s topics. Show Notes 00:50 - What factors cause companies to look for external help? 06:27 - Is it possible to seamlessly integrate external talent with your team? 11:03 - The pros and cons of letting internal talent handle a

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00:25:17

Building A Cloud Security Team

The Tech Trek ·

2023/03/30

Jonathan Villa, Practice Director of Cloud Security at GuidePoint, meets with host Amir Bormand in this episode of The Tech Trek. Jonathan shares his insights on how organizations can build effective Cloud security teams and adapt to a changing environment. Highlights 2:29 - How to upskill your Security team for the Cloud. 7:46 - Best practices for integrating Cloud security. 11:21 - Which skills best equip you for Cloud Security? 14:02 - Working with Cloud Security for the first time. 19:21 - How

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00:19:57

Migrating to the Cloud with Microsoft Azure

The Tech Trek ·

2023/03/28

This episode of The Tech Trek features Vinod Ralhan, Director of Engineering at SurePrep. Vinod has immense experience managing projects and working with Microsoft Azure. He shares his best practices for using Azure for migration and modernization. Highlights 2:50 - Vinod recalls what his on-premises environments looked like before Azure. 4:36 - Which internal and external professionals can help with the transition? 8:09 - What sort of timeline can you expect when integrating Azure? 10:41 - Best

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00:30:42

Fear of Failure Leads to Failure

The Tech Trek ·

2023/03/23

Host Amir Bormand speaks with Leadership Coach Taha Hussain in Episode 226 of The Tech Trek. Taha started his career as a software engineer who made his way into management. Now, he helps teams and individuals improve their leadership skills. Highlights: 2:05 - How can you motivate someone to try something they’re initially uncomfortable with? 5:34 - Can a blameless culture help or hinder growth? 9:11 - Making time to learn new skills. 14:04 - How can leaders overcome their own fears? 22:36 - Best

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00:25:51

Transitioning From Large Companies to Startups

The Tech Trek ·

2023/03/21

Host Amir Bormand speaks with Indy Khare, the Head of Engineering at Convex. Indy previously worked with Google to reach 1 billion users for Google Photos. Transitioning back to a startup has a host of challenges and opportunities that Indy is happy to discuss. Highlights: 2:25 - Indy shares how he landed his position with Google. 8:26 - How to know if you should leave a large company for a startup. 11:04 - Learning which organization is right for you. 14:39 - Readjusting to a work environment with

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00:31:23

How to Build A Culture of Accountability

The Tech Trek ·

2023/03/17

Host Amir Bormand sits down with Paul Kocan in this episode of The Tech Trek. Paul is the Senior Director of Infrastructure Services at CCC Intelligent Solutions. Today, he shares his experience with promoting a culture of accountability on a company-wide scale. Highlights 04:29 - Paul explains how “the power of focus” can strengthen infrastructure. 10:34 - Transparency makes all the difference regarding accountability. 18:00 - Here’s how leaders can support their teams when tackling new

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00:29:06

Fast and Functional Teams

The Tech Trek ·

2023/03/16

Is it possible for a team to think and act quickly without sacrificing quality? This episode of The Tech Trek delves into this ever-divisive topic. Host Amir Bormand asks Ross Desmond, Head of Software at Butlr, to share his insights and experience on building fast and functional teams. Highlights: 03:57 - Here’s how to start building fast teams the right way. 06:55 - Ross recommends asking yourself this question before broadening your scope. 12:54 - How can you keep your teams focused as they

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00:23:53

Open Standards Meet Industry-Wide Needs

The Tech Trek ·

2023/03/08

In today’s episode of The Tech Trek, host Amir Bormand talks with Atul Tulshibagwale, the Chief Technology Officer at SGNL. Amir and Atul discuss Open Standards and the various factors that contribute to the creation of new standards. Highlights 03:39 - Atul explains what Open Standards are. 06:56 - How to determine if a phenomenon could be an Open Standard 11:35 - How can you encourage more people to support your ideas? 15:49 - What are some of the best ways to join in on a project, even if you

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00:42:21

Improving D&I in Virtual Workplaces

The Tech Trek ·

2023/03/07

Host Amir Bormand interviews Dr. Lauran Star on this episode of The Tech Trek. Dr. Star is a Workplace Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Psychologist. She and Amir explore virtual diversity and inclusion. Highlights: 03:08 - Dr. Star explains why your organization needs both diversity and inclusion. 08:50 - Here’s how D&I can improve your workspace both culturally and productively. 17:59 - What are some of the limits of inclusion in the workplace? 24:09 - How can you practice D&I at every

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00:22:49

Where Have All The Cyber Security Pros Gone?

The Tech Trek ·

2023/03/02

Ben Rothke, Senior Information Security Manager at Tapad, is the featured guest on this episode of The Tech Trek. Host Amir Bormand asks Ben to share his insights about Cyber Security and employee burnout. Highlights: 2:09 - Ben gives us an overview of burnout in the Cyber Security industry. 6:43 - Which signs should managers look for that indicate burnout? 10:32 - How can people get into the Cyber Security industry? 16:55 - The relationship between security and information technology. 19:18 - Ben

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00:28:18

Connecting Cloud Security and Developer Experience

The Tech Trek ·

2023/02/28

In this episode of The Tech Trek, host Amir Bormand speaks with Asish Soudhamma. Asish is the Vice President of Platform Engineering at PIMCO. He and Amir delve into the topics of Cloud Security and Developer Experience. Show Notes 05:08 - Asish shares his outlook on developer experience. 07:53 - Here’s how leaders can effectively improve the developer experience. 10:50 - Can products clash with customer experience? 15:00 - Asish discusses how he effectively gathers customer feedback. 18:53 - How

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00:27:26

Make Progress With Your Software Development Process

The Tech Trek ·

2023/02/23

Host Amir Bormand speaks with Jack Kora in this episode of The Tech Trek. Jack is the Vice President of Engineering at dscout. He and Amir talk about the various ways organizations can drastically improve their software development process. Highlights 3:00 - Jack recounts his early experience with dscout. 6:41 - How do you decide on a process when two or more different teams are working together? 9:14 - Look out for factors when deciding when it’s time to change a process. 13:45 - Best practices for

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00:27:26

Understanding The Ins and Outs of Information Security

The Tech Trek ·

2023/02/21

This episode of The Tech Trek explores the field of Information Security. Host Amir Bormand sits down with Rohit Parchuri, the Chief Information Security Officer of Yext, to discuss Rohit’s background, experiences, and insights concerning the world of Cyber Security. Highlights 02:09 - Amir and Rohit briefly discuss the history of the CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) role. 06:23 - Rohit explains his strategies for building out Security Information teams. 10:14 - How do Security Architects

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00:23:18

Is Digital Health the Future of Healthcare?

The Tech Trek ·

2023/02/16

Host Amir Bormand meets with Sunil Mallya in this episode of The Tech Trek. Sunil is the Vice President of Engineering at OncoHealth and he has many years of experience in the digital healthcare space. He and Amir discuss the unique challenges that engineering teams often face in digital healthcare. Highlights: 03:44 - Sunil discusses some of the common challenges in the healthcare industry. 07:12 - Strategies for properly staffing a team when off-shore assistance isn’t available. 10:38 -

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00:23:03

Improving Cloud Efficiency With International Teams

The Tech Trek ·

2023/02/14

Host Amir Bormand meets with Eric Labourdette, a seasoned Cloud Services Consultant in this episode of The Tech Trek. Amir and Eric dissect the Cloud Services industry and leverage Eric’s experience to paint a fuller picture of cloud computing trends. Highlights: 01:15 - Eric shares his philosophy for improving Cloud efficiency. 03:23 - Which metrics can companies use to gauge how well they’re adopting Cloud strategy? 07:50 - How can you effectively transition from old processes to Cloud

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