Takeaways & timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Felipe Fabricio
06:13 The difference between small companies and large financial services
07:46 Challenges and lessons learned in the UAT environment
11:00 Implementing change in a large financial services organisation
15:55 Differences between the Brazilian and UK markets
21:10 From project-led to product-led: A paradigm shift in software development
28:22 Simplifying and improving products through global initiatives
33:50 Centralizing quality processes and measuring software quality
40:30 The importance of effective communication in driving change
43:15 Continuous learning and mentorship in the industry
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Service virtualization was essential for improving UAT environments at Santander.
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Cultural differences between Brazil and the UK affect the pace and approach to technology.
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Simplifying processes is crucial for improving quality and efficiency in large organizations.
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Communication skills are vital for career advancement and convincing stakeholders.
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Felipe emphasizes the importance of data in measuring quality and performance.
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The fintech landscape in Brazil drives rapid innovation and competition.
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Agile transformations in large organizations require strong leadership and vision.
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Continuous learning and adaptation are key to success in the tech industry.
Inside the outer loop
October 7th, 2024
45 minutes
In this episode, Rich Jordan and Ben Riley are joined by special guest Felipe Fabricio, Software Engineer & Global Young Leader at Santander.
The episode starts with Felipe sharing his journey from wanting to study agronomy to becoming a software engineer, his experiences working in the UAT environment, and the challenges of implementing change in a large financial services organisation.
Rich and Felipe also explore the differences between the Brazilian and UK financial services markets, the need for speed and control in software development, and the shift from a project-led to a product-led approach. Felipe discusses the importance of technology in the banking industry and Santander's focus on global initiatives to simplify and improve their products.
The team also talks about the centralization of quality processes and the use of data to measure and improve software quality. Felipe shares examples of simplification efforts, such as reducing the number of connections to the mainframe and automating data generation. He emphasizes the need for effective communication and the ability to convince others in order to drive change.
Watch the full episode to learn more!
Join Rich Jordan, Ben Riley and special guest Felipe Fabricio, Software Engineer & Global Young Leader at Santander. Together, they discuss the challenges of implementing change in large financial service organisations and the need for careful planning and communication.