ABOUT THIS EPISODE
On this episode of Code Bytes Stephen is joined by Sean Harrison, Director of Engineering at Brightflag, for a truly inspiring deep dive into what it really means to grow a tech career with intention. From being a 12-year-old building networks at home to nearly a decade at one of Ireland’s fastest-growing tech companies, Sean shares the pivotal decisions, defining moments, and lessons learned along the way.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why Sean left the comfort of a large consultancy to join a 5-person startup
- The difference between writing code and building real impact
- How to spot high-potential hires (even when they don’t tick every box)
- Navigating the shift from individual contributor to people leader
- Why culture and curiosity trump flashy tech stacks every time
- And the book that completely changed how Sean approaches leadership
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