Decoding Careers Sam Yates

Kumaresh is the Head of Engineering across Digital at Bendigo & Adelaide Bank.

During this episode, we delve into the challenges engineering leaders can expect to face when leading teams and how they should prioritise their time/tasks.

Kumaresh also delves into the importance of leading a team rather than managing.

During this episode, I chat with a super-focused and strategic senior engineering leader, Tomas Stvrtecky.

Tomas has climbed the career ladder with promotions left and right, all thanks to his knack for leadership and teamwork. We'll dive into his innovative mindset, how he recognises and drives process improvements, and his passion for IT.

Plus, Tomas shares tips on building trust, fostering personal growth, and empowering teams with a growth mindset. If you're into business success stories and IT, this episode is for you!

Join us as we dive into the career of a seasoned tech leader Adam Becker from Coles who has built and led successful teams across diverse industries, including communications, fintech, health tech, manufacturing, and more.


Discover insights on how Adam fosters a people-first culture, the importance of clear objectives, and the power of global, diverse teams in delivering impactful results.

In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of product development and engineering with none other than Jacob Richter, CTO at Propeller Aero.

With over a decade of experience in the startup arena, Jacob brings unparalleled insights into the blend of innovation, perseverance, and strategic vision required to thrive in this ever-evolving landscape.

From founding startups to spearheading product initiatives across diverse industries, his journey epitomizes the essence of entrepreneurial spirit.

Looking to understand the transition from engineering to leadership and the innovative world of AI technology?

In this video, Daniel Palmer, founder of Relevance AI, shares his insights and experiences from his unique career journey.

Lambros Phodios was originally a software developer who
specialised in building early-stage software products for some of Australia’s largest banks, insurance companies, and government departments.
He founded Adaca in 2015 while at university and grew this over 8 years to a team of 100 software developers. The company was initially founded by a local software development team in Sydney, servicing large corporates experimenting with new product offerings.

Adaca primarily services Australia’s scaleups and mid-market by providing remote teams and resource augmentation, which cost-effectively supplies on-demand access to high-performance software development capabilities.