Today’s episode is hosted by Elise Deery and they are joined on the podcast by Ilja Ganulevics, Head of Platforms Integration Engineering at Nosto, Alyona Gurshchenkova, Engineering Manager at Ecosia, and Mikko Salmi, Engineering Manager (Core SDK) at Mapbox.
The conversation explores the realities of becoming and growing as an engineering manager in the modern tech landscape. Together, they discuss leadership approaches, balancing technical depth with people management, and navigating the often-challenging transition from individual contributor to team leader.
The exchange highlights how different company cultures shape leadership styles, from scaling global platforms to managing sustainability-driven teams. Listeners will gain insight into effective communication, building trust, and fostering collaboration across diverse technical environments. This episode provides valuable perspectives for anyone interested in career progression, engineering management, and developing resilient teams in today’s fast-evolving technology industry.
