Ji Li

Senior Principal - Software Engineering @Slalom

Munich, DE

As a senior manager at a global technical consulting firm, I led cross-functional engineering teams, driving strategic alignment, operational efficiency, and client success. I played a key role in delivering high-impact projects, advancing engineering practices, and fostering a people-first culture- Leadership & Team Development: Managed and mentored engineering teams, guiding their career growth while driving high performance and fostering a culture of collaboration. Recognised as a People First Manager in 2025 for cultivating an inclusive, growth-oriented team environment- Engineering Excellence & Thought Leadership: Drove internal initiatives to strengthen engineering capability and foster a culture of innovation, equipping teams with AI-assisted development tools that boosted productivity and code quality. Built internal tech communities to accelerate upskilling and knowledge sharing through tech talks and hands-on workshops. These efforts led to sustained high team satisfaction (index score: 94%) and a stronger sense of connection and belonging across engineering teams- Strategic Project Leadership: Served as overall tech lead for a multi-phase, 3-year IoT B2B program, steering cross-functional teams across design, software, data and platform. Delivered multiple products on schedule and within budget- Business Growth & Pursuit Excellence: Partnered with sales teams to define technical strategies and proposals, achieving a high win rate in pursuits across competitive bids. Influenced multimillion-dollar engagements through compelling solution design, delivery credibility, and trusted client relationships.Primary Project Tech Stack: React, Node.js, Python, AWS

University of Stuttgart

Informatik

Anhui University

Bachelor's degree, Informatik