Beyond the Commit Podcast, Episode 1: Michal Janoušek [Video]

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:49:00 +0000
Software Engineering, Podcasts, Beyond the Commit, CTO

In this premiere episode of Beyond the Commit podcast, we explore the software engineering career journey, from individual contributor to team lead and ultimately to engineering manager. Along the way, we unpack the essential skills, mindsets, and expectations that define each stage of professional growth.

Our host, Paweł Dolega, CTO at VirtusLab, dives into these topics in a conversation with Michal Janoušek, a seasoned technology consultant and founder of PureBrew Tech.

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With nearly 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Michal has progressed from individual contributor roles to consulting and leadership positions across various levels. His perspective on career development, team building, and technical leadership brings valuable, real-world insight to the discussion.

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Beyond the Commit episode 1 - read the full transcript

Here you'll find the transcript of the conversation: Beyond the Commit Episode 1 Full Transcript (PDF file).

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Our podcast spotlights CTOs and senior engineers, sharing candid stories that resonate with technology and business leaders alike. Building on our popular technology blog (45,000 monthly readers), the series adopts a more personal, conversation-driven format.