Leadership Publications
I'm occasionally invited to share my thoughts on current trends in tech along with strategies I've used to build and lead teams. Below are some of my publications and interviews.
How Interviewing In Big Tech Can Be A ‘Rough Journey’
I had a fun time chatting with the folks over at The Blind Ambition (podcast from the Blind App) where I shared my growth trajectory from engineering to leadership, how I maintain my enthusiasm through career changes, and insights into the interview process for both job candidates and engineering leaders looking to hire.
An interview with Authority Magazine where I shared my experience on what qualities define exceptional leaders including growth mindset, adaptability, transparency, and empowering teams with autonomy. The interview emphasizes learning from failure, fostering innovation, and advocating for an open-sourced approach in technology to drive progress and societal advancement.
From Microsoft to Google: How Kiranbir Sodhia Revitalizes Tech Teams
Interview with CloudTweaks where I share insights on leading and transforming tech teams across various industries. It emphasizes values like trust, autonomy, equity in opportunity, and humility, highlighting the importance of empowering team members. It also addresses the challenges faced by tech leaders, particularly post-pandemic, and advocates for innovation, supportive culture, and proactive risk-taking to retain talent and drive long-term success.
Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM
Interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM on how burnout in tech has surged post-pandemic, especially in AI-related divisions. Intense competition among companies, combined with the rapid adoption of AI, is pushing employees to work in unfamiliar territories, requiring continuous learning. Cloud and mobile software firms are particularly resource constrained. Generational differences add to the pressure, with younger workers experiencing high-intensity environments, driven by the fear of falling behind in AI innovation.
AITech Interview with Kiranbir Sodhia, Senior Staff Engineering Manager at Google
In this interview with AI Tech Park, I share my journey from engineering to leadership and learning the value of empowering diverse teams. It underscores the importance of patience in recruiting, fostering equity in opportunities, and leveraging AI to enhance diversity in tech. The interview also discusses the need for careful, unbiased AI development to improve hiring processes and predicts a future where skills-based opportunities broaden access while cautioning against inherent biases.