Experienced Engineering Manager passionate about technology, people, and high-quality software. Over the past 12+ years, I’ve helped engineering teams grow, collaborated across domains, and delivered solutions to scale with company goals. My background spans backend, full-stack, and cloud infrastructure (including a solid foundation in C#/.NET, MSSQL/stored procedures and familiarity with Java, Typescript, and Python). I’ve managed teams responsible for everything from GenAI projects to messaging platforms and KPI monitoring.
- Engineering Leadership: Over a decade in engineering leadership, managing remote and distributed teams across Europe and the USA. I’ve built teams from scratch, adding roles, capabilities, and headcount to support our mission.
- Product Development: Proven success in launching and scaling products that users love. I balance speed and quality while focusing on team development, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
- Digital Transformation: Skilled in evolving engineering units, implementing agile practices, and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- People-First Management: A strong proponent of servant leadership. I focus on empowering team members, fostering growth, and clearing roadblocks so engineers can excel.
- Process Improvement: Experienced in scaling Agile practices, refining SDLC processes, and optimizing delivery workflows.
- Technical Knowledge: Hands-on understanding of backend systems, devops processes, and open-source projects in radio communications and sailing.
- Engineering Manager Role Prep: Actively preparing for roles with a focus on technical leadership, innovation, and collaboration.
- Open-Source Projects: Exploring opportunities to contribute to projects in radio communications. Expect more to come from licensed Amateur Radio Operator SQ5PUL.
- Sailing Technology: Check out my own education Android app Sailor Toolbox to learn more about sailing.
- Knowledge Sharing: Check out Site Guts website where I share ideas, guides and best practices related to different aspects of running a technology unit. Take a look at my sample of leetcode solutions and take a grasp of good engineering practices.
- Languages: Java, C#, Python, Typescript (open to learning more!)
- Tools & Platforms: GitHub, AWS, Azure, Jenkins, Kubernetes
- Domains: DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Backend Systems, Microservices
LinkedIn profile linkedin.com/in/gorgol
Email me at lgorgol@gmail.com
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"Empowering engineers to do their best work isn’t just a goal—it's my commitment."