About the candidate
An experienced Engineering Manager with a rich history of transforming engineering processes and enhancing team dynamics in fast-paced environments. This candidate has a strong track record in managing engineering functions, leading restructuring efforts, and driving product development from concept to realisation, often under tight deadlines and constraints.
With a substantial background in managing both engineering and data deployment teams across various high-profile companies within the technology and eCommerce sectors, they possess deep insights into data engineering, machine learning deployments, and FinOps.
The candidate is adept at fostering high-performing teams and has a passion for building a culture where innovation thrives and customer needs are prioritized. Their hands-on leadership style and emphasis on iterative development and feedback loops have consistently delivered successful products and solutions.
What makes them great?
- Demonstrated the ability to build enterprise-ready products in just three months with minimal resources, showing remarkable efficiency and innovation.
- Led the successful migration of legacy systems to modern architecture, significantly increasing scalability and resilience within the organisation.
- Implemented strategies which resulted in accelerated product delivery and reduced duplication, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Established and managed a design system team from scratch, leading to consistency and rapid deployment across engineering functions.
- Instrumental in developing a high-performing team capable of tackling complex replatforming initiatives, delivering successful migration projects.
Areas of expertise
- Engineering Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, streamline processes, and foster a culture of psychological safety and innovation.
- Data Engineering & ML Deployment: Expertise in deploying machine learning systems and data engineering solutions to support enterprise-level products.
- Product Development: Uses rapid iteration and feedback loops to create production-grade products quickly, ensuring alignment with business and customer needs.
- Restructuring & Growth: Successfully navigated organisational restructuring, enhancing team performance and delivering high-impact solutions.