In this episode of The Weekly Dev's Brew, Jan sits down with Maya Shavin, Lead Software Engineer at Salesforce and mother of four, to explore an unconventional truth: parenting might be the best management training you never knew you needed. From navigating tantrums (both toddler and teammate) to mastering the art of patience in code reviews, Maya reveals how raising four kids transformed her approach to leading engineering teams. We dive deep into her journey from startup culture at Cloudinary to the corporate giants of Microsoft and Salesforce, uncovering why being "senior" means something completely different at each scale. Plus, Maya shares her bold prediction about which developer roles AI will replace first (spoiler: it's not what you think). Whether you're a parent juggling career growth, a team lead struggling with mentorship, or simply curious about work-life balance in tech, this episode delivers practical wisdom from someone who's mastered both domains.
☕ Grab your brew and discover why some of the most valuable leadership skills might come from outside the office.
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Maya Shavin
Lead Software Engineer at Salesforce, passionate about frontend development, Vue author, and mom of 4
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