Uncompiled
Tech leadership stories, before they're fully compiled.
A podcast where new tech leads share real challenges and get coached through them in real time.
What's Uncompiled?
First-time tech leads don't need another highlight reel. They need honest conversations, real coaching, and a space to learn. Hosted by Antonio Angelino, a fractional CTO and leadership mentor, Uncompiled brings you raw stories and actionable insights to help you grow as a leader.
Latest Episodes
From Engineer to Team Lead: The Imposter Syndrome Reality
Sarah shares her journey from senior engineer to team lead and how she overcame crushing imposter syndrome while managing her first team.
Navigating Technical Debt with Stakeholder Pressure
Mike discusses balancing feature delivery with technical debt while managing expectations from product and leadership teams.
Building Trust in a Remote Team
Jessica explores the challenges of leading a distributed team and shares practical strategies for building genuine trust and connection.
Want to be on the show?
If you're a tech lead facing a challenge or have a story to share, join us for a real coaching session or submit a question.
About the Host
Antonio Angelino is a fractional CTO and leadership mentor who's guided dozens of engineers through their transition into technical leadership roles.
With over a decade of experience scaling engineering teams at startups and enterprises, Antonio understands the unique challenges that first-time tech leads face. He combines practical coaching with real-world experience to help new leaders navigate the complex intersection of people, process, and technology.
When he's not coaching leaders or building systems, you can find Antonio contributing to open source projects and writing about technical leadership.
"Every tech lead's journey is unique, but the challenges are surprisingly universal. Let's figure them out together."