⏭️ What’s Next for Hank?
Like many tech leaders and ICs, I’m looking for my next big move. I’ve taken the summer to really reflect on my passion and what I could do next. Sadly, I’ve left behind some great colleagues, who taught me so much.
Good thing is, I am holding onto one person, who’s been so helpful during the transition: Andrew Bosworth , Meta’s CTO (‘Boz”). Thankfully, due to his kindness, I can bounce ideas off of him. 😊
Boz best exemplifies Meta‘s culture: develop an informed opinion, have a bias towards action, and then iterate. Iterate.
My time at Dropbox and then Meta has been inspirational, and rewarding. Let me share three (3) key principles re: best in class engineering and lean data infrastructure that I’ve learned:
1️⃣ #DataModernization is a key prerequisite to effective #ML initiatives.
🔹 A well thought out enterprise data #architecture program can speed ML timelines from years to months!
2️⃣ #DeveloperEffectiveness is a primary ingredient to high quality engineering and faster build/release velocity.
3️⃣ #EngineeringLeaders must be in the technical weeds *and visionary… at the same time!
🔹#CTOs/#CIOs/VPs I’ve spoken with wish the quality and speed of engineering efforts to be improved… and most of them see this type of leadership transformation as a driver.
⏭️ Ok, So What’s Next?
Let’s connect! I’d welcome having lunch or coffee or a VC with you to brainstorm on any of the above topics and/or how to repair the often broken #CICD process, novel use cases for #AI, etc.
Also, if you’re hiring I am happy to help you identify a match (even if it’s me or not me 😊). I have the proof, right Patricia Ho? 😁 #gifts
⏸ Let Me Pause One More Time to Reflect & Offer Thanks!
I’m gratefull for Dropbox and Meta. Almost five (5) years ago, we decided to relocate to the Bay Area to
🔹 Position our son’s future on HW / SW engineering as he took to #Python coding early.
🔹 Reignite my career by working in the high tech space, directly in Silicon Valley.
Well, today, we can say, “It’s been a wonderful journey:
🔹 Our son is at UC Irvine studying #ComputerScience / #ComputerEngineering! ✅
🔹 Our girls are phenom… running the world!” ✅
🔹“It’s the best time ever! We’re living the dream!!” ✅
*Hank Spraggins Deck* (https://lnkd.in/gywq_JtM)
Founder @ PoliTemps, Inc./CapitolWorks | President and CEO
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