How I build
great teams
Leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about creating conditions where talented people can do their best work and grow together.
The foundations of my approach
Build Trust Through Transparency
Great teams are built on trust. I believe in open communication, honest feedback, and creating psychological safety where people feel comfortable taking risks and admitting mistakes.
Empower Autonomy Through Alignment
Engineers do their best work when they understand the 'why' and have ownership over the 'how'. My role is to set clear direction and then get out of the way while providing support.
Prioritize Growth Over Comfort
The best engineers I've worked with embrace challenges that stretch them. I create environments where taking on difficult problems and learning from failure is celebrated.
Lead With Calm Conviction
In high-pressure situations, teams look to their leaders for stability. I believe in staying composed, making thoughtful decisions, and providing the steady hand that helps teams navigate complexity.
Convictions that guide my decisions
The best technical decisions come from diverse perspectives
I actively seek out dissenting opinions and ensure quieter voices are heard. Great solutions emerge from the synthesis of different viewpoints.
Great engineering is collaborative
Individual brilliance matters less than collective effectiveness. I optimize for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and raising the bar together.
Context beats process
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership. I adapt my style to the needs of the team, the project, and the moment.
Impact is the ultimate metric
Lines of code, velocity points, and other proxies are tools, not goals. I care about outcomes, not outputs.
How I work with teams
I believe the best engineering leaders are force multipliers—their impact comes from enabling others to do their best work, not from their own individual contributions.
My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on engagement. I invest time understanding the technical landscape, stay close to the work without micromanaging, and focus on removing obstacles that slow teams down.
I'm particularly passionate about developing engineering talent. Whether it's mentoring first-time tech leads, coaching managers, or helping senior engineers find their next growth opportunity, I find deep satisfaction in watching people exceed their own expectations.
Listen First
Understand the context before proposing solutions
Align on Outcomes
Ensure everyone understands the why behind the work
Enable Autonomy
Provide clarity and support, then step back
Celebrate Progress
Recognize wins and learn from setbacks together
Let's talk leadership
I'm always excited to connect with fellow leaders and discuss approaches to building great engineering teams.