Engineering Manager README

Who I Am

Hi, I'm an engineering leader with over 15 years of experience in SaaS, product-led growth, and software engineering. I’ve co-founded and scaled startups, built high-performing engineering teams, and designed AI-powered tools used by thousands. My leadership philosophy is rooted in ownership, growth, and collaboration.

What You Can Expect From Me

Clear Communication – Transparency is key. I ensure expectations, priorities, and feedback are communicated openly.
Autonomy & Trust – I start from a place of trust and empower my teams to take ownership of their work.
Growth & Development – I am deeply invested in my team’s professional growth. If you work with me, expect regular coaching, mentorship, and career development support.
Bias for Action – We move fast but with purpose. I encourage experimentation and learning from failures.
High Standards – I push for excellence but balance it with pragmatism. "Done" is better than "perfect," but "great" is better than "good enough."

What I Expect From My Team

Ownership & Accountability – Take responsibility for your work and own the outcome.
Continuous Learning – Stay curious and keep improving, both technically and professionally.
Collaboration – Work as a team, support each other, and build great things together.
Customer-Centric Thinking – Understand how your work impacts end users and the business.
Constructive Feedback – Give and receive feedback with the intent to help each other grow.

My Leadership Style

Coaching First – My job is to enable your success, not micromanage your work.
Data-Driven & Outcome-Oriented – I make decisions based on data, impact, and alignment with company goals.
Empathetic & People-Focused – I care about people as much as I do about results. Psychological safety and well-being matter.
Adaptable & Pragmatic – Every situation is different. I adjust my approach based on team needs, business priorities, and constraints.

How I Support Career Growth

I believe that engineering careers are not one-size-fits-all. I use a Growth Framework to help team members identify strengths, development areas, and career paths. We work together to create growth plans that align with individual goals and business needs.

Expect regular 1:1 meetings where we:

Discuss career aspirations and skill development
Set and review quarterly growth goals
Identify stretch opportunities, mentorship, and leadership paths

How I Approach Engineering

Technical Decision-Making

I believe in modular, scalable, and maintainable software design. My approach to engineering balances innovation with pragmatism. When making technical decisions, I prioritize:

Scalability & Performance – Thinking long-term to avoid future bottlenecks.
Developer Experience – Optimizing for maintainability and productivity.
Security & Reliability – Ensuring our systems are resilient and trustworthy.

Processes & Workflow

Agile, but Pragmatic – I lean towards Agile methodologies, but I don't blindly follow rituals that don't add value.
CI/CD & Automation – We automate what makes sense and continuously improve our release process.
Metrics & Observability – I believe in monitoring system health, developer velocity, and user impact.

My Approach to Feedback

Frequent & Actionable – Feedback shouldn't be a surprise. I give real-time, constructive feedback regularly.
Two-Way Street – I also expect feedback on how I can better support the team.
Celebrate Wins – Recognition is crucial. I make sure great work is seen and appreciated.

How I Handle Conflict

Disagreements happen. That’s normal. My approach to conflict resolution is:

Address it early – Don’t let frustrations fester.
Assume good intent – People usually mean well, even if there’s a disagreement.
Facilitate a solution – I help navigate to a resolution that works for everyone involved.

Let’s Build Something Great

Engineering leadership is about building great products and great teams. If you work with me, expect a culture of ownership, learning, and collaboration. Let's build, grow, and have fun doing it!