Curiosity Driven Engineering feat. Reginald Campbell

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In this episode, the Interface hosts sit down with Reginald Campbell, Engineering Director at Etsy. They discuss Reginald's diverse career path in engineering and technology, his educational background, and experiences leading engineering teams at companies like CNN, SurveyMonkey, and Etsy. Reginald shares insights on his curiosity-driven approach to learning, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of diversity in technology roles. The episode also includes a heat check segment where the team discusses Apple's controversial iPad Pro ad and celebrates a historic milestone for Georgia Tech's first Black graduate.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:34 Reginald's Career Journey

03:42 Childhood and Early Tech Exposure

05:42 Developing a Career Plan

07:33 Roles and Responsibilities as a Director

15:06 Advice for Aspiring Tech Leaders

18:37 Diversity in Tech

27:32 Heat Check Segment
38:52 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Heat Check Topics

· Engineering Executive Primer (Book)

· Ronald Yancey Presents Diploma for Master’s Degree to Granddaughter in Electrical and Computer Engineering

· Apple Apologizes For iPad Pro Ad That ‘Missed the Mark’
· Crush! iPad Pro Ad

Contact Reginald

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginaldcampbell

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