Nolan Lum, a senior software engineer at MongoDB's Atlas Search team, discusses her career journey and experiences within the team, which focuses on integrating relevance-based search capabilities into applications. She highlights the collaborative and inclusive culture at MongoDB, particularly emphasizing mentorship and diversity, which has helped her grow professionally. Nolan worked on the Resumable Initial Sync feature to enhance replication processes, ensuring a seamless user experience with MongoDB. The Atlas Search team tackles a variety of challenges, from product development to technical problem-solving, allowing engineers to engage in diverse projects. The leadership structure at MongoDB empowers engineers by combining managerial and technical roles, fostering a supportive environment. Additionally, MongoDB's CEO, Dev Ittycheria, announced his decision to retire in 2025, with Chirantan “CJ” Desai named as his successor. This transition aims to bring fresh perspectives as MongoDB continues to leverage its strengths in the evolving tech landscape, particularly in AI and data-intensive applications. Dev reflects on his tenure, expressing confidence in MongoDB's future and the new leadership's ability to guide the company to greater heights.