Ep. 13 Think Deeper Mindset: the engineering culture of ambition and determination
Revolut Insider18 Apr 2024

Ep. 13 Think Deeper Mindset: the engineering culture of ambition and determination

What goes into leading an engineering department at a global fintech?

Wojtek Ptak, Head of Engineering for Revolut Business, sits down with host Alex Carril to outline how finding the right people — who Think Deeper, have a Never Settle attitude, and can keep up with Revolut’s ambitious plans — is at the core of what he does.

With an impressive career in engineering spanning over 20 years, Wojtek (pronounced “Voy-tech”) shares advice for fellow and future engineers on how to keep striving to be better, and highlights the inner workings of Revolut Business.

In this episode, Alex and Wojtek discuss:

- How starting at Revolut gave Wojtek a chance to unlearn and relearn

- What goes into being the Head of Engineering at a global fintech

- The goals behind the team at Revolut Business to Deliver Wow

- How engineering is overlooked as a creative field

- Advice for managers who work with engineers

- Balancing the technical aspects of engineering with the interpersonal skills required to be an effective manager

- Upcoming features and launches for Revolut Business customers

- How an evolving industry and AI influence an engineer’s work

- Advice for new and seasoned engineers from an engineering leader

- Interview tips for engineers and what Wojtek looks for in potential candidates

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