Veronica Tudor, a Senior Solutions Architect at MongoDB, shares her experiences of professional growth and personal development during her tenure at the company, highlighting MongoDB's focus on innovative technology and a supportive work culture. She discusses the benefits of MongoDB's parental leave policy in Ireland, which allowed both her and her husband, who also works at MongoDB, to take significant time off after the birth of their second child. Tudor contrasts her role at MongoDB with previous positions, emphasizing the close collaboration with customers and accessibility to the engineering team, which she finds invaluable. She also notes the importance of context switching in her role, a skill she has mastered and applied both professionally and personally. Concurrently, MongoDB is undergoing a leadership transition, with CEO Dev Ittycheria announcing his retirement in 2025 and Chirantan “CJ” Desai set to succeed him, chosen for his extensive experience in scaling technology companies and his character traits that align with MongoDB's objectives for future growth. Ittycheria expresses confidence in MongoDB's strategic position and technological relevance, especially in the context of AI and data-intensive applications, while planning to remain on the board to ensure a smooth transition and continue supporting the company's journey.