Alex B.
Software Engineering Manager @PayPal
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WORK HISTORY
Software Engineering Manager @PayPal
London, GB
Managed and led two engineering teams, totaling 20 developers, while overseeing the work of 14 globally distributed developers. Directed the development and maintenance of 20 services and applications, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology standards. Implemented Continuous Delivery processes, reducing lead time for changes from 3 days to under 10 minutes and increasing deployment frequency. Established an internal design system in collaboration with the UI/UX team, promoting consistency across applications. Balanced responsibilities between product management, architecture design, and hands-on coding, ensuring seamless project execution. Facilitated regular code reviews and pair programming sessions, improving code quality and fostering team collaboration. Played a key role in stakeholder management, ensuring clear communication and alignment between technical teams and business units. Championed new initiatives in architecture, infrastructure, and R&D, driving innovation within the engineering teams.
EDUCATION
City St George’s, University of London
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Software Engineering
Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Management, Entrepreneurship and Management
ABOUT ALEX B.
A seasoned engineering leader with extensive experience driving software development and engineering excellence at both startups and global enterprises. With over a decade of experience, I have successfully led and scaled engineering teams, delivering complex projects and innovative solutions across diverse industries, including fintech, gaming, and e-commerce. My technical expertise spans full-stack development, microservices architecture, cloud computing, and CI/CD pipelines, enabling me to build high-performing engineering organizations that deliver reliable, scalable, and secure software.At PayPal, I directly managed two engineering teams while overseeing the development of 20 services and applications. I spearheaded the implementation of Continuous Delivery processes, significantly reducing lead times and increasing deployment frequency, which resulted in a more agile and responsive development environment. I am passionate about creating cultures of collaboration and continuous improvement, and I thrive on mentoring engineers to reach their full potential.In my current role, I continue to focus on aligning engineering strategies with business goals, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of innovation. I am committed to leveraging my experience in software engineering and leadership to drive technological advancements and achieve operational excellence in future engineering management roles.I am not currently seeking new opportunities, but I am open to connecting with peers and discussing industry trends and best practices in software engineering and technology leadership.
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