In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, staying ahead requires continuous learning and adaptation. The MovingFast Tech Podcast brings you insights from those at the forefront of innovation, and this episode features an extraordinary tech leader with a unique journey.
Meet Maher Hanafi: From WOW Player to VP of Engineering
Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, joins co-host Anke Corbin to share his journey from passionate World of Warcraft gamer to engineering leadership. Betterworks provides cutting-edge performance management software that enhances employee experience and drives business results through AI integration and data analytics.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode
This engaging conversation explores:
- Gaming to Leadership: How Maher’s passion for gaming and skills developed there influenced his engineering career path
- Staying Current: Strategies for keeping ahead in rapidly changing tech environments
- Implementing Gen AI: Practical approaches to introducing new technologies through leadership by example
- ROI Calculation: Methods for aligning stakeholders on AI initiatives while managing expectations
- Future Challenges: Predictions for software development in 2025 and AI’s impact on developers
- Knowledge Resources: Valuable podcasts and reading recommendations for engineering leaders
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Ready to Level Up Your Tech Leadership?
Listen to the full conversation with Maher Hanafi to discover how passion, immersion, and continuous learning can transform your engineering leadership journey.
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