Transforming for Scale Without Losing Your Mind with Zach Evans

Lead at the Top of Your Game

IN THIS EPISODE...

This episode features Zach Evans, the Chief Technology Officer at Xsolis. Xsolis is an AI-driven health tech company known for its human-centered approach. Zach leads the development and implementation of Dragonfly, a scalable platform that enhances market delivery and supports payer-provider interoperability. Under his leadership, Dragonfly modernized Xsolis' cloud-native architecture, focusing on cybersecurity, utilizing Trend Micro and AWS for secure data management and exchange, thereby advancing the company's technology and client services.

In today's discussion, Zach reveals his approach to leading tech teams with empathy, underscoring the need to align engineers with the mission and manage rapid tech changes. Also, he recounts the Dragonfly transition's challenges, emphasizing rebuilding with client impact in mind and learning from involving frontline staff.

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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

1. How should technical teams be led to create high-performing groups?

2. How can we effectively prioritize when faced with constraints?

3. What are the key challenges and successes during a platform transition?

4. What lessons can be learned from a transition, particularly regarding change management?

5. What does leading with courageous agility entail, and how can it be applied to significant changes?

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FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:

[02:41] Zach's Background and Personal Life

[05:13] Zach's Career Journey

[10:12] Zach's Approach to Leading Technical Teams

[13:35] Signature Segment: Zach's entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: The Art of Prioritization

[17:25] What is Dragonfly?

[23:44] Transition to Dragonfly Platform

[38:01] Signature Segment: Zach's LATTOYG Tactic of Choice: Leading with Courageous Agility

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