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.
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
Reach out to The Interface Podcast Crew at
- interfacepodcast@pros.com OR
- Jenni Plummer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniplummer/ OR
- Siara Barnes – https://www.linkedin.com/in/siara-barnes-b47a923a/ OR
- Matthew Negron – https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-negron94/
Chapters
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