Antony Marcano, co-founder of RiverGlide and Head of Engineering at Ford Digital, shares his experiences and insights from 30 years in software development, including 25 years in Agile practices.
Antony discusses the shift to fully remote work and the challenges faced in remote collaboration, emphasizing the importance of creating opportunities for informal interactions and fostering a safe communication culture.
He highlights the significance of real collaboration in remote teams and the need to prioritize mental well-being while adapting to the unique needs of remote work.
Antony also shares his approach of keeping teams on track with clear goals and progress tracking by focusing on delivering incremental slices of work and user benefit.
Looking ahead, Antony predicts the evolution of tools and the increasing role of AI in software development, while encouraging developers to embrace experimentation and stay open to change.