ELC

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the Executive Dinner: Making developer productivity data a way of working. ?? From navigating the complexities of developer productivity metrics to integrating data into decision-making, it was inspiring to hear diverse perspectives on how engineering leaders are leveraging data to drive efficiency, alignment, and culture. A special shoutout to our friends at DX [Greyson Junggren, Justin Reock, Brook Perry, and Sophia Wallman] for partnering with us on such an inspiring evening! We look forward to continuing the conversation—see you at the next one! ?? [Ann Pretorius, Benigne Deprey, Casey Caster, Cesar Alaniz, Eddie A. Tejeda, Jayesh Sureshchandra, Kashyap Tumkur, Kevin Isacks, Kuntal Daftary, Meghan McNeil, Mladena Novakovic, Natalia Pyalling, Parth Shah, Prashant R., Rachel Blum, Rutuja Joshi, Matteo Zanella, Vanessa Towers, Viswa Soubramanien]

When it comes to driving change within your org, start with issues you can fix immediately, says Kevin Stewart @ Splice. In his role, he first tackled learned helplessness & team ownership issues to give stakeholders a tangible proof of concept before moving onto the bigger, more aspirational problems. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g2iQC5tV #EngineeringLeadership #ELC #Splice

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the recent NYC Chapter meetup on Wednesday! ?? It was an incredible session filled with insightful discussions on the evolving role of the Engineering Manager in today’s fast-paced tech landscape. A special shout-out to our amazing speakers Bosun Gidigbi, Burag Cetinkaya, Luxi (Lucy) Huang, CFA, and Ken Little, as well as our NYC Chapter leaders Funmi Oludaiye, Alpha Bah, and Luxi (Lucy) Huang, CFA, for making this event so engaging. Also, a huge thank you to Justworks for hosting us! ?? It’s always inspiring to see so many engineering leaders come together, sharing their insights and challenges. We look forward to continuing the conversation and seeing you at the next NYC meetup! #EngineeringManagers #TechLeadership #CareerGrowth #ELC #NYCMeetup #EngineeringLeadership #TechCommunity

Even when it comes to reorgs, it’s important for eng leaders to communicate with their teams that decisions are still flexible, advises Kevin Stewart @ Splice. This is key for preventing change fatigue within your org & ensuring your decisions are as impactful as possible. For more strategies on rolling out changes & tackling leadership issues, tune in to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/g2iQC5tV #EngineeringLeadership #ELC #Splice

Exciting announcement for engineering leaders in Amsterdam! ?? We’re thrilled to have Tom Adams, CTO @ Adyen as our special guest at the upcoming ELC X AMS Chapter Meetup on April 17th! ?? Join chapter leaders Tarik Kilic and Mehmet Sencer KARADAYI for an insightful fireside chat with Tom, who has built and led high-performing engineering teams at leading global fintech companies like Cash App and Adyen. With extensive experience in scaling technical organizations, distributed teams, and fostering bottom-up engineering cultures, Tom will share invaluable insights on what it takes to lead effectively in today’s fast-paced environment. ?? Spaces are limited, so make sure to RSVP today and secure your spot! ??https://lnkd.in/e-z8ZRFT #ELCMeetup #EngineeringLeadership #TechCommunity #Amsterdam #LeadershipInsights #ELC

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our recent webinar on Maximizing Developer Productivity While Optimizing CI Costs! We hope you walked away with actionable insights to help transform your development workflows. Here’s a quick recap of the key topics we covered: ?? Intelligent Caching Strategies: How to reduce build times and compute costs effectively. ?? Optimizing Build Machines: Selecting and scaling for peak performance. ?? Metrics & Dashboards: Using data to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities. ?? Real-World Case Studies: Examples of organizations that have achieved significant cost savings. ?? AI-Powered Testing: Leveraging AI for unit and integration testing to streamline development. A special thanks to our amazing speakers: Dinesh Garg, Pranav Rastogi, and Chinmay Gaikwad for sharing their invaluable insights on shipping high-quality code faster while controlling costs. Also, a shoutout to our host, Patrick Gallagher, for leading yet another engaging session! If you missed the event or want to revisit the strategies discussed, here’s the full recording: https://lnkd.in/eS8jKRii We look forward to continuing the conversation and helping you unlock new efficiencies in your development pipeline. #WebinarRecap #EngineeringLeaders #TechWebinar

Hey Austin Engineering Leaders! Boris Portman and I are excited to host our inaugural coffee meetup for the ELC (Engineering Leadership Community)! This is a fantastic opportunity for engineering leaders in Austin to connect, share insights, and build valuable relationships within our community ????March 27, 2025 ??8:30 AM ??Cosmic Saltillo Please RSVP to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gBrqrwCE. Feel free to invite other engineering leaders who might be interested in joining our community.

Kevin Stewart (SVP of Engineering @ Splice) shares insights from his leadership journey on how to tackle issues like identifying leadership issues & driving organizational transformations! We also cover: – Creating an environment that prevents learned helplessness – How to know what’s actually a problem vs. what you think is a problem – Using repetition to reinforce your org’s vision & create alignment – Tips for time management & exercising decision-making authority Reorgs – and even smaller-scale transformations – can be intimidating for any org leader, so learn how to identify root issues & go from there. ?? Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g2iQC5tV #EngineeringLeadership #ELC #Splice

Are you an engineering leader in #SanFrancisco looking to connect and learn from peers? Join us on March 26th at 5:30 PM PT for an evening of roundtable discussions, networking, and great conversations at Chime’s beautiful office! This is your chance to meet and learn from fellow engineering leaders, exchange insights, and tackle the challenges that matter most to you. Plus, enjoy light bites and drinks while building meaningful connections.! ? Possible topics will include: ??Advocating for your team ??Integrating AI ??Growing in your role when there aren’t options for promotions ??Mastering storytelling as a leader ??Measuring performance ?? Got a leadership challenge on your mind? Bring it! You’ll be surrounded by a community of engineering leaders eager to share insights and solutions. ? You’ll walk away with new relationships and fresh ideas to solve your biggest leadership challenges.?Spots are limited, register now to save your spot! ??https://lnkd.in/gkvHMTVd #EngineeringLeadership #Networking #SFCommunity #SF #ELC

According to Maher Hanafi @ Betterworks, one of the most important soft skills all eng leaders need to develop is knowing when to go horizontal vs. vertical when it comes to knowledge development. Making time for self-reflection is key when determining what level of understanding you want to pursue. Check out the full episode to learn how Maher applies these leadership practices to developing his AI knowledge set. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gGjhbRXZ