It was fascinating to get an insight into what really goes on during trading hours at some of the worlds largest and most famous financial institutions. Uche Ojukwu is a VP of Engineering tasked with ensuring the systems that facilitate multi-million pound deals minute to minute.

Listen for advice on handling urgent requests for changes, communicating with large and distributed teams and how to progress your career as a developer.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to High-Performance Teams
01:39 Uche's Journey in Banking and Tech Leadership
03:12 The Reality of Trading Floors
05:39 Feedback Loops and Real-Time Impact
08:52 Managing Urgency and Communication
11:09 Balancing Speed and Impact
12:44 Strategic Alignment in Tech Initiatives
13:07 Uche's Early Experiences with Technology
14:41 Building Skills Through Real-World Projects
17:18 Transitioning to Front Office Environments
21:11 Preparing for a New Role in Energy Trading
23:42 Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Management
27:47 The Importance of Clear Communication and Ownership
30:31 Introducing the London Lantern Initiative