Irina Stanescu

Irina Stanescu

Tech Lead & Staff Software Engineer at Ex-Google Ex-Uber

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My next available slot is
  • Wednesday 12th Apr7:00 PM

I’m a Tech Lead with 14+yrs of hands-on experience working for various Silicon Valley tech companies, covering a variety of domains ranging from networking, embedded software, ad serving, video streaming, marketplaces, transportation, and food delivery. I have a deep passion for leadership and coaching, for seeing the hidden potential in people and maximizing performance through encouraging, developing, and believing. I love to see people grow, develop their skills, and become better versions of themselves and the ripples into their professional and personal lives. I also write about Leadership, Humans & Technology at https://thecaringtechie.substack.com. Subscribe if you want to keep up with the latest issues. Looking forward to meeting you!

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10 Years

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Lead

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Food / Foodtech
Computer Hardware
Internet
Transportation
Computer Software

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How I Succeed at Convincing… Everyone

2 April

Irina Stanescu, ex-Tech Lead at Google and Uber, describes how she convinced her PM and a partner team to change the course of an already designed & architected project by means of compelling arguments.

Leadership
Engineering
Using Snippets to Track Performance and Growth

2 April

Irina Stanescu, ex-Tech Lead at Google and Uber, tells how she uses “snippets” to track her performance and gain visibility on her work.

Productivity
Career Growth
Compensation
Engineering
How to Establish Yourself as a Leader

2 April

Irina Stanescu, ex-Tech Lead at Google and Uber, shares how she established herself as a leader without clinging to a title or long waiting for promotion.

Leadership
Career Growth
Engineering
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