Microsoft, Tesla & Dropbox: Lessons from Xsolla's CTO

Join us as we dive deep into the career journey of an engineering leader who has worked at tech giants like Microsoft, Tesla, and Dropbox, and is currently making waves at Xsolla as CTO. We explore his learnings from each company, focusing on scalability, culture, and impact.

Discover how he's applying these insights at Xsolla, handling vast amounts of real-time data and transactions while ensuring performance and security. Learn about his approach to building and managing globally distributed engineering teams, his hiring philosophy, and the use of AI to boost productivity.

This episode is packed with valuable tips for engineering leaders and offers a unique glimpse into the evolving landscape of tech management.

00:00 Introduction and Career Overview
00:10 Insights from Microsoft
04:11 Culture at Dropbox
06:18 Experiences at Tesla
09:01 Current Challenges at Xsolla
09:35 Performance and Security in Transactions
14:02 AI's Role in Productivity
20:40 Building and Managing Distributed Teams
25:32 Hiring the Right Talent
33:39 Leadership Trends and Conclusion

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