What are the key moments in your career that led you to a leadership position?
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SVP Technology in Insurance (except health)4 months ago
My journey to leadership began early in my career. At the time, there wasn’t a lot of leadership in the tech field, especially in software engineering management. I remember thinking that I could do a better job than the current tech lead and manager, and that I could drive productivity and introduce better ways of doing things. This realization sparked my interest in leadership and set me on my path.VP of Engineering4 months ago
My career trajectory towards leadership was shaped by two main factors. First, after spending about a decade in hardcore development and testing, I began to focus on setting standards and best practices. I started to see the connection between our code and its end use by customers. This led me to think about coaching junior developers and providing them with templates for success.Second, I had opportunities to work on middleware architecture for large companies. This role, which involved connecting system A on the front end with system B on the back end, allowed me to interact with more people. This experience, along with my growing responsibilities in budget management, led me to transition into coaching and leadership roles. I've been leading teams ever since, while also keeping up with the ever-changing technology landscape.
CTO in Software4 months ago
The key moments that led me to a leadership position were primarily focused on Skunk Works projects, which eventually became mission-critical systems. I was fortunate to work in environments that encouraged original ideas for products. This allowed for the conversion of casual conversations into tangible projects. In an industry as dynamic as ours, it's crucial to allow team members the freedom to think creatively and work on projects they are passionate about, even if they don't immediately align with current product offerings. I was lucky to work in places where innovation was rewarded and encouraged.