Life at New Relic: A Behind the Scenes Look at Building Better Observability (Part 1)

Tim Krajcar, Senior Director of Engineering for Full-Stack Observability at New Relic, shares insights into his career journey and the company's engineering culture in a blog series interview. Having joined New Relic six years ago, Tim highlights the collaborative environment and innovative projects that define the company, emphasizing the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of managing diverse engineering teams. He discusses the significant New Relic One refresh project, which involved extensive coordination across teams, including those based in Barcelona, and overcame challenges, including the onset of the pandemic, to meet tight deadlines without compromising team well-being. Tim also appreciates the Mini-M program for fostering peer connections and values communication and social relationships as key elements of New Relic's success.