Jochen Issing: Insights from the Engineering Realm

Matt Warcholinski, co-founder of Brainhub, interviews Jochen Issing, Director of Engineering at FERNRIDE.

00:00 Journey to a PhD
Matt discusses Jochen Issing’s journey to obtaining a PhD in philosophy, including the motivation behind pursuing it and the challenges faced during the process.

09:13 The Road to Fully Autonomous Cars
The conversation delves into the challenges and timeline for the development of fully autonomous cars, exploring the complexities of AI models and the long journey ahead for achieving full self-driving capabilities.

18:11 The Power of Infrastructure
The focus shifts to the critical role of infrastructure in technological advancements, highlighting its importance in supporting AI models and the complexities involved in ensuring the reliability and safety of systems.

26:04 Building High-Performing Teams
Matt and Jochen draw parallels between team dynamics in sports and the workplace, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, understanding individual skills, and working towards a common goal for team success.

27:24 Collaborative Decision-Making
Exploring how the speaker collaborates with the team to bounce ideas, express concerns, and make decisions transparently, emphasizing the importance of involving others in the decision-making process.

33:27 Lessons Learned as an Engineering Leader
Reflecting on the speaker’s experiences and lessons learned in their career as an engineering leader, including the importance of seeking input from the team, especially in decisions involving personnel changes.

41:13 Influential Resources for Leadership
Discussing key books that have influenced the speaker’s leadership journey, such as ‘Coaching Agile Teams’ and ‘The Culture Code,’ highlighting the impact of these resources on shaping their leadership approach.

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