I'm Brian, an Engineering Manager based in Dublin with over a decade of leadership experience, currently leading multiple platform teams at Zendesk.
I started as a hands-on Android engineer, spent years building mobile apps for companies like easyJet, and gradually moved into leadership. That technical foundation shapes how I lead, I'm not just a people manager, I understand the craft and I hold a high bar on engineering quality.
I'm genuinely passionate about AI-first engineering. I've built internal productivity tools using Claude Code, created a system that measures the ROI of AI in code reviews, run company-wide hackathons, and built a dedicated innovation team. If you're trying to figure out how to actually embed AI into your team's workflow in a way that's measurable and sustainable, that's something I can help with directly.

This is for you if:

You're a senior engineer eyeing the jump to EM and want honest perspective from someone who made it
You're a new EM in your first 6-12 months trying to find your feet
You're an established EM wanting to bring AI into your team in a way that's measurable, not theatre
You want a mentor who'll tell you what they actually think

What we'll work on together:

A clear plan for your transition into management, or your next step within it
One-on-ones, performance management, and team rituals that actually work
Building technical credibility as a leader without micromanaging
Embedding AI tools into your team's daily workflow

I care a lot about developing people. I'll be direct, practical, and honest. If we're not a fit, I'll tell you that too.