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July 15, 2025 51 mins

I'm thrilled to welcome Kathryn Koehler, Director of Developer Productivity Engineering at Netflix. Kathryn brings over 25 years of software development experience and embodies what it means to be both a product-focused and people-oriented leader. 

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Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
  • (00:00:50) - Katherine's Early Passion for Race Car Design
  • (00:01:55) - Transition to Software Engineering
  • (00:04:36) - Balancing Technical Knowledge and Leadership
  • (00:08:18) - Netflix's Culture of Informed Leadership
  • (00:14:11) - Building Communication Skills
  • (00:18:13) - Journey from Individual Contributor to Leadership
  • (00:24:32) - Decision-Making and Accountability
  • (00:29:35) - Evaluating Job Hopping in Talent Acquisition
  • (00:32:10) - Navigating Organizational Change During COVID-19
  • (00:32:49) - Challenges and Adaptations in Hybrid Work
  • (00:35:29) - Netflix's Competitive Edge and Content Strategy
  • (00:39:12) - Creating a Thriving Work Environment
  • (00:41:11) - Career Risks and Their Rewards
  • (00:43:54) - Balancing Work and Personal Life
  • (00:47:59) - Future Goals and Leadership Development
  • (00:49:52) - Favorite Shows: Love, Death & Robots vs. Black Mirror
  • (00:51:01) - Conclusion and Farewell
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