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S1E22 Being a GENUINE engineer/leader | Rob Newsom

Being an Engineer · 17 Jul 2020 · 46m · Episode 22

What this episode covers

Rob Newsom, VP of Product Development at Cubex, discusses his journey from early software development on PDP and Apple II systems to leading cross-functional hardware and software teams. He explains how Scrum methodology can be adapted for hardware development by accounting for long lead times, such as mold creation, and emphasizes the importance of having experienced team members to predict these constraints. Newsom also shares strategies for managing remote teams, highlighting the success of using local liaisons to bridge cultural and time-zone gaps, and outlines his leadership philosophy centered on authenticity, self-awareness, and genuine interest in team members' lives.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Cubex, Pipeline Design & Engineering, Oce Reprographics
Products
Apple II
Tools
Turbo C
Also
PDP

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