Siavash Haghtalab

About Siavash Haghtalab

I\'m a people-first engineering leader who believes the best software is built by empowered, mission-aligned teams. I’m passionate about helping individuals grow, fostering inclusive and high-performing environments, and building products that matter.Over the years, I\'ve led teams through scaling, uncertainty, and complex technical challenges—always anchored in empathy, clarity of purpose, and a deep respect for the craft of software development. I care deeply about clean code, sustainable practices, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.Beyond the day-to-day, I enjoy sharing what I’ve learned with the broader tech community—whether through talks, writing, or one-on-one conversations. Leadership, to me, is about building up others and leaving the door open behind you.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   Reddit, Inc.

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science

  2007 — 2012

• University of Central Florida

  Master's degree, Industrial Engineering

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Elasticsearch
• Object-Oriented Programming (Oop)
• Algorithms
• Jenkins
• Martial Arts
• Artificial Intelligence
• Oracle Database
• Mathematical Modeling
• Minitab
• Docker
• Sql
• Restful Webservices
• Kibana
• Signal Processing
• Postgresql
• Cooking
• Numerical Analysis
• Industrial Engineering
• Experimentation
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Aws
• Databases
• Java
• Software Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Teamwork
• Maven
• Software Deployment
• Ci/Cd
• Database Design
• Angularjs
• Data Mining
• Streaming
• Analysis
• Physics
• Nosql
• Matlab
• Visual Studio