I'm Matthew Maynes, an engineering director who never stopped building. I lead by pulling the right people and the right technology around a problem, then finding the solution that ships the most value the fastest - usually from somewhere close to the details.
This site is where the professional and the personal meet: a resume of the work, the projects I am proud of, and a blog on engineering, leadership, nature, and the occasional detour. Have a look around, and if something resonates, say hello.
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Leadership6 min readI started a new role as a Director of Engineering focused on system architecture, and a week in I feel like a beginner again. Here is what I'm learning about resisting the urge to act, leading across teams I don't manage, and why the decisions behind an architecture matter more than the architecture itself.
- Architecture
- Engineering Leadership
- Influence