E18 - The One Where We Geek Out on Being a Principal Engineer with Nayana Shetty

Adriana geeks out with Nayana Shetty of the LEGO Group, on what it takes to be a Principal Engineer. Nayana shares her firsthand experiences of working as a Principal Engineer in two different organizations. She delves into the nuances of leadership, comparing direct and indirect approaches, and emphasizes the importance of building trust with colleagues. Finally, Nayana discusses the significance of maintaining her coding skills, even in a role where coding isn’t her primary focus, and how she keeps her hands-on abilities up-to-date.
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