Title of Podcast: "Cracking The Growth Code" Episode 26 with Ashik UzzamanHost: Matt ZembruskiGuest: Ashik Uzzaman, a seasoned engineering leader with over two decades of experienceKey Topics:* Transition from coding to leadership* Building expansive distributed systems* Fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and diversity* Leading resilient teams aligned with technological and business innovations* Effective stakeholder… Continue reading Featured in Cracking The Growth Code podcast
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Re-thinking Work Life Balance
The concept of work-life balance is widely discussed, often with the implication that it's the ideal state we should all strive for. But is 'balance' really the only way to manage our work and personal lives? What if the traditional notion of balance doesn't quite fit your lifestyle or preferences? Let's explore the classic model… Continue reading Re-thinking Work Life Balance
Navigating the Waves of Change: Reflecting on Two Decades in Software Engineering
In the ever-evolving landscape of software engineering, each new trend often feels like a revolution, reshaping how we think about and interact with technology. As a seasoned professional in this dynamic field, I've witnessed first-hand several such transformations, each paving the way for the next. The current buzz around Generative AI is no exception, reminding… Continue reading Navigating the Waves of Change: Reflecting on Two Decades in Software Engineering
Clean Agile: Back to Basics by Robert C. Martin
I recently finished the book Clean Agile: Back to Basics by Robert C. Martin and found it a great refresher for me. The author, also popularly known as Uncle Bob, returns to the core of Agile software development, two decades since its conception. Agile, a term now often buried under corporate certifications and diluted interpretations, is brought… Continue reading Clean Agile: Back to Basics by Robert C. Martin
A LookBack at Year 2023
As the fresh breeze of 2024 begins to unfold its chapters, I find myself pausing to reflect on the whirlwind that was 2023. It was a year that brought with it a multitude of experiences, emotions, and milestones. Here's a look back at some of the highlights that made 2023 a year to remember. A… Continue reading A LookBack at Year 2023
Twin Health Raised $50M in Series D Funding
I am glad to share with you that Twin Health has secured $50 million in funding for it's AI-driven personalized healthcare tech that aims to prevent and reverse chronic health diseases like diabetes. I joined after the Series C fundraising about couple of years back when the US operation was in its infancy. Now it's… Continue reading Twin Health Raised $50M in Series D Funding
‘Enabling ICs to Move into Management Roles’ with Ashik Uzzaman
I was recently hosted at Beyond The Code podcast by Kovid Batra where we discussed various leadership topics including moving individual contributors to management roles. Hope you find this useful. Check out the full episode here! 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtho3h5CSQY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/440NrRtHD2pdW78K4irlbY?si=50ee7101941845ac Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/beyond-the-code-by-typo/id1718883620?i=1000638348956 YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dtho3h5CSQY Typo Website Blog: https://typoapp.io/blog/enabling-ics-to-move-into-management-roles-with-ashik-uzzaman-director-of-engineering-at-twin-health/ Medium Blog: https://medium.com/@typoapp/enabling-ics-to-move-into-management-roles-with-ashik-uzzaman-director-of-engineering-at-twin-9f554ac2edb3
Epic 8-Day Road Trip Adventure to Far Horizons
Greetings, my readers! I have been feeling a bit exhausted in work (work-life balance?) as it has been more than 6 months since my last vacation (Hawaii with my family and parents). So I decided on this long road trip just a month earlier. Here I recount the incredible tale of my 8-day road trip… Continue reading Epic 8-Day Road Trip Adventure to Far Horizons
Twin Health Outing at Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos
Last Thursday we had an outing from Twin Health as many employees flew into Mountain View Headquarter to finish the Q2 planning. We also had our Chief Marketing Offer Shella Tan join. Incidentally this is also the month when I finished my first year at Twin Health. The outing was in Campo di Bocce of… Continue reading Twin Health Outing at Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos
The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle
I finished The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills by Daniel Coyle today. I have read this author's The Culture Code in the past and liked it very much. Here are those 52 tips that I plan to revisit every once in a while. Stare At Who You Want To Become Spend Fifteen Minutes A… Continue reading The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle
Crash Course: Business – Soft Skills
Crash Course is my favorite youtube video series. Over the last few days I finished Crash Course: Business - Soft Skills which consists of 17 episodes. This is a good basic to be covered by any employee or leader in corporate business. My personal favorite is Episode#14: How to Find Your Leadership Style. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSRvDfD451I
The Culture Map by Erin Meyer
Today I finished The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer. This book has been in my to-read list for a long time but finally I finished as this was the topic for discussion in our monthly management book club reading at office. This is a very valuable resource for anyone working… Continue reading The Culture Map by Erin Meyer
