How to break into tech without a traditional background? | Dylan Casey | Devico Breakfast Bar #116

In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Dylan Casey, former professional cyclist turned tech leader at Google, Yahoo, Goldman Sachs, and WiseCode.

Dylan shares how he navigated the leap from elite sports to Silicon Valley, the transferable skills that shaped his product leadership, and the principles behind building high-performing teams at scale.

He reflects on the lessons learned from world-class athletics and launching breakthrough products, and how he approaches building teams that can perform under pressure. 

Episode highlights: 

• How to translate a non-traditional background into a leadership role

• Why software development outsourcing is evolving into a new model for assembling A-teams

• What is the guiding principle behind secure and user-friendly design

• Practical steps for creating alignment in cross-functional teams

• Why clarity and accountability are non-negotiable for team success.

Join the Devico Breakfast Bar for compelling discussions led by a seasoned industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience.

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