Remote work is here to stay. Whether you’re firmly in the return to office camp or die hard distributed, the cat’s out of the bag for the industry.
The Distributed podcast, from Tuple, deconstructs how world-class engineers and their teams navigate the challenges (and opportunities) remote work creates.
Host Jack Hannah uncovers stories of teams and individuals overcoming technical challenges, working through interpersonal dynamics, and battling their own distractions.
Through these conversations, we’ll unpack the practical side of how folks work together in this new normal, and dig into the social emotional piece so often overlooked in programming.
What happens when a fully remote team prioritizes speed, flexibility, and customer feedback? In this episode of the Distributed podcast, Host Jack Hannah talks to Sumeet Jain, Head of Engineering at Sublime Security, about how they manage one-week development cycles to stay agile and responsive to their customers’ needs. Sumeet shares how the team’s reliance on Slack and Notion streamlines workflows and minimizes friction, helping engineers stay connected even across time zones. They also discus...
How do you transition from a solo founder to leading a thriving remote team? In this episode of the Distributed podcast, Host Jack Hannah sits down with Chris Oliver, Founder of GoRails and Host of the Remote Ruby podcast, to discuss his journey from working solo to building a successful three-person remote team. Chris shares a candid look at how he overcame the challenge of scaling a business, the importance of asynchronous communication, and how he created a system that fosters remote collabor...
Jack Hannah interviews Mike Bland about his experiences driving cultural change at Google and Apple, and his transition to remote work at EngFlow. Bland discusses the importance of grassroots initiatives, intentional communication, and finding the right balance between synchronous and asynchronous interactions in distributed teams. He shares insights on building trust, fostering collaboration, and avoiding the pitfalls of remote work.
What makes hybrid and remote teams successful? In this episode of the Distributed podcast, Jack Hannah sits down with Rachel Trana, Senior Engineering Manager at Grainger, to explore strategies for thriving in flexible work environments. Rachel shares how practices like pair programming, effective status updates, and intentional onboarding can help teams stay aligned and productive. She also talks about the unique challenges of fostering communication and connection in a hybrid setup, offe...
Carlos Rosão from NewStore shares strategies for building high-performing remote engineering teams, emphasizing autonomy, standardization, and pair programming. The episode covers the importance of in-person meetups, customer feedback, and clear business goals. Rosão details NewStore's approach to team empowerment, continuous deployment, and practices for reducing miscommunication in remote settings.
How do feedback loops shape high-performing engineering teams? In this episode of the Distributed podcast, host Jack Hannah talks with Ben Grohbiel, Staff Engineer at Snyk, about the interplay between leadership, technical excellence, and collaboration in remote teams. Ben shares his journey from running a web dev shop to leading platform teams and eventually transitioning from engineering management back to an individual contributor role. Ben also discusses the habits and rituals that help team...
In this episode, Cassia Scheffer from Wealthsimple shares insights on leading remote teams, emphasizing the importance of asynchronous communication, pair programming, and distributed ownership. She discusses balancing hybrid work cultures, fostering belonging, and aligning teams through clear documentation and customer-focused values. Cassia also reflects on the challenges of disconnection in hybrid setups and strategies for effective remote collaboration and mentorship.
How does human connection shape the way we build software? In this episode of the Distributed podcast, host Jack Hannah talks with Dave Farley, renowned software engineer, author, and expert in modern software development. Dave shares insights from his 40-year career, covering everything from extreme programming to the role of AI in software engineering. He explains why pair programming is one of the most underrated practices and how fostering trust in remote teams leads to better collaboration ...
How do you foster collaboration and trust in distributed engineering teams? In this episode of the Distributed podcast, Jack Hannah talks with Valentina Servile, Lead Software Developer at Thoughtworks and author of Continuous Deployment. Valentina shares how her teams leverage practices like pair programming, collective code ownership, and streamlined processes to succeed in a remote-first world. They also discuss managing cognitive load, communicating effectively across time zones, and h...
How do relationships shape success in software development? In this episode of the Distributed podcast, host Jack Hannah talks with Kent Beck, renowned software engineer and signer of the Agile Manifesto, to explore how fostering relationships and psychological safety drives long-term success. Kent shares lessons from his career, including insights from Facebook and Gusto, emphasizing the role of empathy and collaboration in building sustainable practices. Kent also shares his perspective on str...
How do great teams build better software? In this episode of the Distributed podcast, host Jack Hannah speaks with Josh Kerievsky, founder and CEO of Industrial Logic and one of the earliest pioneers of Agile software development. Josh shares insights into the practices that help teams thrive, including sufficient design, pairing, ensembling, and continuous deployment. He also advocates for a balance between in-person and remote collaboration, the evolving role of AI in software developmen...
How do you maintain a balance between deep work and collaboration in a remote-first world? In this episode of the Distributed podcast , Host Jack Hannah sits down with Blake Irvin, Observability Engineering Lead at SumUp, for his insights into how developers and teams thrive remotely. Blake shares how SumUp approaches distributed work, the importance of clear communication, and why protecting focus time is critical. From balancing asynchronous and synchronous collaboration to using tools l...
How do soft skills shape success in a remote-first world? In this episode of the Distributed podcast , Host Jack Hannah chats with Callie Buruchara, Senior Software Engineer at Uplift Agency, to explore how mastering communication and emotional intelligence (particularly in a remote work setting) can transform your career. Callie shares her journey from high school English teacher to software engineer and how her people-first approach became her superpower. Plus, hear Callie’s take on bala...
Remote work isn’t just a shift in where we work… It's changing how we work. The Distributed podcast, from Tuple, focuses on the realities of remote software development, unpacking the tools, strategies, and mindsets that help teams thrive in a distributed world. In this trailer, host Jack Hannah sets the stage for what’s ahead: candid conversations with engineers and leaders navigating the complexities of remote work, sharing their stories, and offering actionable insights to help you and ...
