Breaking Changes

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Nick Schrock, the co-creator of GraphQL, to dive into the fascinating journey behind GraphQL's development. They discuss how GraphQL transitioned from an internal system at Facebook to a widely adopted technology—as well as how Nick’s newest venture, Dagster Labs, is revolutionizing data orchestration with asset-oriented pipelines. This conversation dives deep into the realm of data engineering and its transformative potential for businesses. Nick and Jean also share insights into the intersection of AI and software engineering, and Nick offers his perspective on responsible AI development. For more on Nick Schrock, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schrockn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/schrockn GraphQL Website: https://graphql.org/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges #data #postman #grahpql #TechLeadership #ai #podcast

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Cliff Chang, an engineering leader at Asana, to delve into the world of AI initiatives. Cliff shares fascinating insights into Asana's AI journey—from the formation of the AI organization to the challenges of integrating AI into their processes. Discover the timeline for AI integration, the company's attitude towards AI, and why homegrown AI talent is prioritized. Cliff also discusses the role of AI in UX prototyping and shares his hot take on the changes AI will introduce. For more on Cliff Chang, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffchangsf/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Personamb Asana Website: https://asana.com/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges #apis #postman #asana #TechLeadership #ai #podcast

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with David Cramer, co-founder and CTO of Sentry. David shares his journey as an engineering leader and discusses the importance of a developer-centric approach in monitoring. Tune in as he reflects on implementing smooth changes, embracing emerging technologies, and navigating challenges in leadership and hiring. David emphasizes the value of consistency in values and principles—and reveals surprising changes he allowed, like embracing sales and AB testing. He also shares his insights on transitioning from CEO to hiring an external CEO. For more on David Cramer, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmcramer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeeg Personal Website: https://cra.mr/archive/ Sentry Website: https://sentry.io/welcome/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges #apis #postman #sentry #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #engineering

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Charity Majors, co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb. Charity dives into her journey as a tech founder, exploring her experiences in startups and operations engineering, as well as the significance of observability and the industry’s evolving landscape. Charity emphasizes the importance of transparency and trust in team building and reflects on Honeycomb's growth and evolving hiring practices. For more on Charity Majors, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charity-majors/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mipsytipsy Personal Website: https://charity.wtf/ Honeycomb Website: https://www.honeycomb.io/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, company website at https://www.postman.com/events/breaking-changes or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #postman #honeycomb #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #observability Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:58 - Getting into Startups and Leadership 07:07 - Transition to Leadership 08:47 - Current Role and Challenges 15:01 Observability and Breaking Changes 20:23 - Smooth Changes and Lessons 26:01 - Failed Changes and Lessons 30:40 - What Hasn't Changed 33:09 - Surprising Changes 35:09 - People Growth and Hiring 39:57 - Evolution of Hiring Practices 40:27 - Evolution of Hiring and Decision-Making 42:10 - Leveraging Hype while Staying True to Vision 45:10 - Changing the Industry and Fostering Inclusive Culture 47:06 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 49:24 - AI and Understanding Systems 50:03 - Exciting Changes in Observability 50:47 - Where to Find Charity

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Tido Carriero, Co-Founder at Koala and seasoned engineering leader. From his journey into engineering leadership to his experiences at major tech giants like Facebook, Dropbox, and Segment, Tido shares invaluable insights and strategies for building and leading teams. For more on Tido Carriero, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascarriero/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tidocarriero Koala Website: https://getkoala.com/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #postman #koala #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #hypergrowth #facebook #dropbox #segment Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:51 - Getting into Engineering Leadership 06:45 - Hiring and Building Teams 10:42 - Hiring for Potential 13:03 - Evaluating Junior Hires 16:08 - Red Flags in Hiring 17:49 - Rolling Out Unpopular Changes 18:51 - Navigating Growth Challenges 26:47 - Handling Reductions in Force 29:27 - Dealing with Pain Points in Growth 35:46 - Retaining and Growing Existing Team 41:09 - Balancing Internal Promotions and External Hires 41:45 - Finding the Right People for Challenging Roles 42:44 - Learning and Growing in the First VPE Role 47:03 - Challenges with Scaling and Recruiting 47:56 - Internalizing Hard Feedback and Problem Solving 51:45 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 53:16 - The Impact of AI on Breaking Changes 54:40 - Excitement about Personal Growth and Family 56:39 - Thought Leadership and Balancing Startup and Family

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews David Fowler, a distinguished engineer @Microsoft about his incredible journey from Barbados to Microsoft. Get insights into the life of a distinguished engineer, balancing tech and management, and the significance of influence. David shares invaluable lessons on navigating breaking changes and the evolving tech landscape. Don't miss his take on dev tools, industry shifts, and the rise of AI! For more on David Fowler, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfowl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidfowl Microsoft Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges3 #apis #postman #microsoft #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #engineering Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:27 - Becoming a Distinguished Engineer 05:07 - Role and Responsibilities 06:04 - Transition from Games to Developer Tools 08:11 - Influence and Impact 10:33 - Impact through Influence 12:41 - Balancing Technical and Managerial Roles 16:00 - Introducing Breaking Changes 19:08 - Lessons from Breaking Changes 21:14 - Personal Breaking Changes 26:03 - Longevity at Microsoft 29:03 - The Value of Long Tenure 32:14 - The Craftsmanship of Dev Tools 33:02 - Identifying Changes Worth Paying Attention To 34:31 - Deep Diving into New Technologies 35:37 - Nurturing Technical Minds in Organizations 37:15 - Fostering Technical Leadership 38:29 - The Need for Technical Role Models 39:40 Technical Strategy and Decision Making 43:17 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 46:28 The Impact of AI on Breaking Changes 47:27 Exciting Personal and Professional Changes 48:52 Where to Find David Fowler

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Becky Weiss, VP/distinguished engineer from AWS. Weiss joins us to delve into the intricacies of launching new features and gathering customer feedback at scale. Discover how AWS assists clients in embracing new security measures confidently and gain insights into the significance of data perimeters in cloud security. Plus, explore the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on human communication. For more on Becky Weiss, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-weiss/ AWS Website: https://aws.amazon.com/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #postman #api #aws #amazon #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #security Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 11:03 - The Evolution of S3 and IAM 30:32 - Opting Out of ACLs 32:21 - The Importance of Getting Things Right 32:59 - Launching New Features and Customer Feedback 33:31 - Helping Customers Transition with Confidence 34:00 - Adding Tools for Customer Confidence 34:56 - The Challenges of Legacy Systems 35:24 - Changing Defaults and Customer Communication 36:57 - Data Perimeters and Security Controls 38:08 - Anticipating Customer Needs and Iterative Development 40:56 - The Impact of AI and Language Generation 48:08 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 51:52 - The Privilege of Helping Customers Secure Data 53:31 - Where to Find Becky Weiss

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Albert Strasheim, CTO of Rippling, where he shares his journey into engineering leadership and expertise in scaling systems. From building diverse teams to navigating through challenging changes smoothly, Albert provides invaluable insights into recruiting, communication, and leading teams at the growth stage. Also, tune in to learn about Rippling's response to the SVB collapse and the complex logistics and operations involved. For more on Albert Strasheim, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertstrasheim/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullung Company Website: https://www.rippling.com/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges #postman #rippling #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #siliconvalleybank Episode Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:16 - Background and Path to Engineering Leadership 09:04 - Expertise in Scaling and Hardening Systems 11:55 - Developing the Skill Set for Scaling and Hardening Systems 14:57 - Building Teams for Scaling and Hardening Systems 17:02 - Building Teams and Team Structure 22:28 - Introducing Changes Smoothly 24:32 - Introducing Changes That Did Not Go Well 28:37 - Rolling Out Unpleasant but Necessary Changes 29:13 - Positive End to Reduction in Force 30:11 - Transparent Communication 30:56 - Speed of Execution 31:54 - Maintaining Speed in Growth 33:23 - Challenges of Leading Teams at the Growth Stage 34:41 - Embracing Painful Change 36:04 - Hiring for Durability 37:24 - Setting People Up for Success 40:58 - Rippling's Response to the SUV Collapse 46:47 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 48:08 - Hot Take on AI 49:07 - Excitement about Rippling's Future 50:02 - Finding Albert Strasheim Online

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft executive, diving into his journey in engineering leadership and the hurdles faced during the Windows 8 rewrite. Gain valuable insights on team dynamics, the essence of shipping software collectively, and Microsoft's adaptability in the ever-evolving tech landscape. For more on Steven Sinofsky, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinofsky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevesi Personal Website: https://medium.learningbyshipping.com/ Company Website: https://a16z.com/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #Postman #Microsoft #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #Windows Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:12 - Getting into Engineering Leadership 11:29 - Windows 8 Rewrite and Challenges 24:46 - Team Formation and Building 42:43 - Adaptability of Microsoft 43:43 - Resistance to Software as a Service 44:58 - Product Market Fit and Innovation 46:22 - The Importance of Product Market Fit 47:32 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry 50:02 - Breaking Changes Introduced by AI 52:26 - Exciting Changes in the Next Year 53:39 - Where to Find Steven Sinofsky

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Gwen Shapira, co-founder and CPO of Nile, for an insightful discussion on engineering leadership and navigating transformations. Learn about her strategies for keeping up with trends and balancing long-term visions with user feedback, as well as the rewards of finding the right people for the right challenges. Discover Gwen's advice on offshore teams, cultural bridges, serverless tech, AI's impact on content, and Nile's exciting developments! For more on Gwen Shapira, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenshapira/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gwenshap Personal Website: https://hackingsaas.thenile.dev/ Nile Website: https://www.thenile.dev/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, company website at https://www.postman.com/events/breaking-changes, or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges3 #apis #podcast #postman #saas #GwenShapira #JeanYang #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #serverless Episode Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:18 - Getting into Engineering Leadership 08:07 - Gwen's Current Job and the Role of a Founder 10:38 - Smooth Introduction of a Necessary Change 21:27 - Change that Didn't Go Well 23:02 - One Thing that Didn't Change at Confluent 25:25 - One Thing that Did Change at Confluent 29:45 - Keeping Up with Trends in the Industry 37:43 - Balancing Vision and User Feedback 41:03 - Working with Offshore Teams 42:02 - Advice for Introducing Offshore Teams 43:09 - Creating Independent Offshore Teams 44:36 - Ensuring Equality and Opportunities for Offshore Engineers 45:49 - Bridging Cultural Differences 47:57 - Underrated Breaking Changes: Serverless 48:49 - Preparing for Breaking Changes in AI 51:28 - Exciting Changes at Nile 52:29 - Finding More Information about Gwen and Nile

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang dives into the world of engineering leadership with Carta CTO Will Larson. From career progression to team building and navigating challenging transitions, Will's experiences offer a wealth of wisdom. Tune in as they discuss leadership consistency, hiring strategies, and the importance of clear communication. Plus, they delve into underrated advancements in the industry, AI's impact, and the exciting release of Will's third book! For more on Will Larson, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-larson-a44b543/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lethain Personal Website: https://lethain.com/ Company Website: https://carta.com/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, company website at https://www.postman.com/events/breaking-changes or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. #BreakingChanges #postman #Carta #TechLeadership #ExecutiveProfessionals #LeadershipDevelopment #Adaptability #ConsistencyMatters #TechIndustryInsights #CareerGrowth #LeadershipSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #AdaptiveLeadership Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:25 - Career Path and Leadership 05:09 - Different Roles as a CTO 07:28 - Leadership in Times of Scarcity 08:16 - Approaches to Hiring and Building Teams 10:19 - The Importance of Consistency in Leadership 13:19 - Reasoning from the Boxes 14:25 - Qualities to Look for in a Hire 16:33 - Red Flags in Hiring 18:02 - Smooth Transitions and Migrations 23:42 - Challenges in Leading Change 27:20 - Lessons from Reductions in Force 32:51 - Absorbing Upsetness and Dealing with Conflict 33:27 - Leading Through the Growth Stage 37:00 - Growth in Leaders Themselves 45:13 - Underrated Breaking Change: Venture Capital 46:37 - Breaking Changes Introduced by AI 49:18 - Exciting Change: Release of Third Book

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang is joined by Mitchell Hashimoto, founder at HashiCorp, to share insights into their journey and strategic decisions. From navigating remote-work challenges to fostering a chat-literate culture, Mitchell delves into HashiCorp's multi-product approach and changes they've pioneered in the industry. This conversation digs deep into company culture, remote-work dynamics, hiring an external CEO, and why he decided to step away. For more on Mitchell Hashimoto, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mitchellh Personal Website: https://mitchellh.com/ HashiCorp Website: https://www.hashicorp.com/ Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, company website at https://www.postman.com/events/breaking-changes/ or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications. Timestamps [00:02:18] Naming of HashiCorp. [00:04:29] Embracing programming beyond DevOps. [00:07:32] Chat literacy and communication styles. [00:13:33] Unexpected success with Vault. [00:17:13] Breaking industry changes. [00:20:23] Total market failure and pivot. [00:24:25] Making tough decisions in leadership. [00:26:29] Hard announcements remotely. [00:30:54] CEO search process insights. [00:33:46] Defining company culture. [00:36:56] Remote work challenges. [00:40:58] Following your passion over security. [00:44:36] Changing priorities in career. [00:47:04] Reversion to speed or performance. [00:52:37] Accessibility in tech industry. #BreakingChanges #Postman #HashiCorp #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney

Welcome to this episode of Breaking Changes, where Postman's Chief Evangelist Kin Lane sits down with Olga Podolyako, Principal API Architect at Microsoft, to discuss API governance and its importance in driving business success. In this video, Olga will share Microsoft's advanced vision of API governance and how they are leveraging it to enable teams and streamline API operations. Through a human-centered approach, Microsoft is not only able to ensure compliance with industry standards, but also drive innovation and collaboration across the organization. Whether you're a developer or an executive, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in learning more about API governance and its impact on modern businesses. So sit back, relax, and join us for this insightful discussion with one of the leading minds in API architecture. To get more details, make sure to watch the full episode of Breaking Changes on Postman's website, YouTube, or your preferred streaming platform. Don't forget to comment below and share your thoughts with us. Follow Kin Lane on Mastodon at https://mastodon.kinlane.com/@kin and learn more about Microsoft at https://www.microsoft.com/. Thank you for tuning in!

Welcome to Breaking Changes! In this episode, Kin Lane, Postman's Chief Evangelist, is joined by Annyce Davis, VP of Engineering at Meetup, to discuss the adoption of GraphQL, its benefits and challenges at scale, and the business of APIs. Annyce shares her insights on how Meetup adopted GraphQL and the advantages it brings to their business. She also sheds light on the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. Kin and Annyce delve into the importance of the business side of APIs, beyond just the technology. To get more details, make sure to watch the full episode of Breaking Changes on Postman's website, YouTube, or your preferred streaming platform. Don't forget to comment below and share your thoughts with us. Follow Kin Lane on Mastodon at https://mastodon.kinlane.com/@kin and learn more about Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/. Thank you for tuning in!

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Kendra Appleheimer, Vice President, Games and Technology at Special Olympics, to learn more about how being API-first is helping the athletes, allowing them to support the physical games around the world using a variety of digital web and mobile applications.

This week on the show we discuss Meta’s new subscription service. Has the time come for TikTok to become more transparent? Finally, we discuss Starbucks waging war against unions and how life would be with a 4-day work week.

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Subramanian Krishnan, who is working on leading the API journey for the Technology Strategy Organization over at Citrix, to share some sobering realities of what it is like to realize API governance at scale across a large enterprise organization, providing some valuable insights you can apply to your own API journey.

This week on Breaking Changes Roundtable we discuss Google’s answer to ChatGPT. Has Ticketmaster worked out the kinks to avoid deja vu with Beyoncé concertgoers? Finally, we get into the tech side behind China’s spying balloon.

In this episode of the Breaking Changes podcast, Kin Lane is joined by Rickey McCoy, Senior Development Manager at Riot Games, to discuss how the video game developer is using their API to develop new characters and their award-winning television show on Netflix, embracing API-first when it comes to developing a deep understanding of their consumers.

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Ben Mackley, Solutions Engineering Manager at Zoom. Ben shares another view of how business is leading the API lifecycle to deliver the next generation of API-driven technology solutions that have established a feedback loop with consumers and help business stakeholders find the signal in all of the noise across the increasingly chaotic business landscape.