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David Ginat Bio

David Ginat is a senior engineering executive and advisor with more than twenty five years of experience leading complex R&D organizations in both large corporations and early stage startups, most notably as VP R&D at SentinelOne. He works with CTOs, founders and engineering teams on scaling organizations, strengthening culture and processes, and improving product delivery.

Show notes

Summary

In this episode of Target Practice, Lior Gerson interviews David Ginat, a senior technology executive, discussing his career journey, the importance of people in leadership, lessons learned from challenges, the critical role of data in engineering management, and the evolving impact of AI in the engineering field. David emphasizes the need for effective metrics that align with business goals and the challenges of managing engineering teams in a rapidly changing environment.

Takeaways

The most memorable achievement is the growth of people.
Every decision as an executive is tough and complex.Identifying organizational issues early is crucial.
Data is essential for understanding organizational health.AI is evolving rapidly but poses challenges for scaling.
Effective metrics must align with business goals.Communication with other executives is vital for success.
Building dashboards helps visualize organizational performance.Loneliness in leadership can be mitigated with support.
Collaboration between R&D and product is key for success.

Titles

Navigating Leadership Challenges in Tech
The Power of People in Engineering

Sound bites

"It's all about the people." 
"I was extremely, extremely alone." 
"We're still not there, I think."

Chapters

1. Introduction to Target Practice Podcast