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Be a Lead Engineer people admire, with Shelley Benhoff - HS#21
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In this episode, Miko Pawlikowski converses with Shelley, an experienced Lead Developer and author, about the journey and responsibilities of a lead developer. Shelley discusses her book, which covers her own mistakes and lessons learned in leadership, explaining the difference between lead engineer, staff engineer, and engineering manager roles. She emphasizes the importance of people skills, delegation, managing technical debt, and mentoring junior developers. Shelley shares a compelling story about scaling the Johns Hopkins hospital website during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the pressures and rewards of the role. The episode also touches on career progression, imposter syndrome, and the value of hiring junior developers.
0:00 Introduction: The Path to Lead Engineer
1:15 The Role of a Lead Engineer
4:59 Daily Life of a Lead Engineer
6:14 Challenges and Success Stories
11:05 Career Trajectories in Tech
19:45 Imposter Syndrome and Confidence
30:38 Mentoring and Training
34:39 Writing the Book: A Unique Resource
38:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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