In this episode Ramkumar, VP Technology from MiQ Digital is in conversation with Sivaguru from PM Power Consulting. Ram shares his views on
- How he got into software to have greater flexibility in terms of companies to choose from
- How he understood that every software, every company provides great opportunities to do great work
- Qualities he looks for, when hiring
- What does empathy for users mean to backend teams?
- Contextual choice of Agile or Waterfall
- How to effectively organize teams that produce microsservices and consume microservices
- Testing during an architectural transition of a software platform
- Evolving safety nets for development practices as an organization grows
- The importance of being adaptable in one’s career progression
- Handling stress at work
- The future of a software career
Ramkumar has over 2 decades of experience working in US and in India. He has worked in different domains such as ERP, Oracle Core Database development, E-commerce, Big data. Currently, he heads the technology team at MIQ which is a leading independent marketing intelligence company. His Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramkumar-venkatesan/
