Hallway Conf Castos https://hallway-conf.castos.com Join Anna Neyzberg and Julian Ramirez, two seasoned engineering managers, as they dive into the often-overlooked aspects of engineering leadership. In this podcast, we explore the nuances of soft skills, decision-making, and career growth—the elements that truly define a great engineering leader but rarely make it into the official playbook. From navigating difficult conversations to fostering team culture and strategic thinking, we’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in tech. Whether you're an aspiring EM or a seasoned leader looking for fresh perspectives, this is the place to learn, reflect, and grow in ways that go beyond the code. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 02:42:00 +0000 en © 2025 US https://episodes.castos.com/67819e6909a911-17435424/images/podcast/covers/c1a-vqqq1-mkx8wq23cp96-to54gv.png Hallway Conf https://hallway-conf.castos.com Join Anna Neyzberg and Julian Ramirez, two seasoned engineering managers, as they dive into the often-overlooked aspects of engineering leadership. In this podcast, we explore the nuances of soft skills, decision-making, and career growth—the elements that truly define a great engineering leader but rarely make it into the official playbook. From navigating difficult conversations to fostering team culture and strategic thinking, we’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in tech. Whether you're an aspiring EM or a seasoned leader looking for fresh perspectives, this is the place to learn, reflect, and grow in ways that go beyond the code. Anna Neyzberg & Julian Ramirez episodic Join Anna Neyzberg and Julian Ramirez, two seasoned engineering managers, as they dive into the often-overlooked aspects of engineering leadership. In this podcast, we explore the nuances of soft skills, decision-making, and career growth—the elements that truly define a great engineering leader but rarely make it into the official playbook. From navigating difficult conversations to fostering team culture and strategic thinking, we’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in tech. Whether you're an aspiring EM or a seasoned leader looking for fresh perspectives, this is the place to learn, reflect, and grow in ways that go beyond the code. Anna Neyzberg & Julian Ramirez castos@obviousfake.com false https://feeds.castos.com/37ozw yes <![CDATA[2 - Consulting vs. In-House: Lessons from Both Sides]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 02:42:00 +0000 Anna Neyzberg & Julian Ramirez https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63350/episode/2006512 https://hallway-conf.castos.com/episodes/episode-2-78

In this episode of Hallway Comp, Anna and Julian dive into the real differences between consulting and in-house engineering roles. Anna reflects on her years consulting — highlighting rapid learning, clear priorities, and building trust fast — while Julian shares his experience working alongside consultants and what made those collaborations successful, as well as his in-house experiences.

They explore the implicit skills strong engineering managers need, the cultural differences between the two environments, and how in-house teams can borrow some of consulting’s clarity and executional rigor.

 
 
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In this episode of Hallway Comp, Anna and Julian dive into the real differences between consulting and in-house engineering roles. Anna reflects on her years consulting — highlighting rapid learning, clear priorities, and building trust fast — while Julian shares his experience working alongside consultants and what made those collaborations successful, as well as his in-house experiences.

They explore the implicit skills strong engineering managers need, the cultural differences between the two environments, and how in-house teams can borrow some of consulting’s clarity and executional rigor.

 
 
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In this debut episode of Hallway Comp, Anna and Julian introduce themselves and share the winding paths that led them into engineering management. They talk about what keeps them in the role, the balance of human complexity and strategic thinking, and how they’ve built community at work. Plus, they each reveal a wild management experience — from stolen Raspberry Pis to a wild crypto product launch.

Whether you're a new EM or just curious about the chaos behind the curtain, this episode sets the stage for what’s to come.

 
 
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In this debut episode of Hallway Comp, Anna and Julian introduce themselves and share the winding paths that led them into engineering management. They talk about what keeps them in the role, the balance of human complexity and strategic thinking, and how they’ve built community at work. Plus, they each reveal a wild management experience — from stolen Raspberry Pis to a wild crypto product launch.

Whether you're a new EM or just curious about the chaos behind the curtain, this episode sets the stage for what’s to come.

 
 
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