CloudTalkHead of Applications
Mar. 2022 - Nov. 2022Stepped up to lead the Applications department during a period of growth and transition, managing 5 product teams without a direct manager in place. Responsible for quarterly initiative planning, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring smooth execution across all teams. Responsible for OKR planning and monitored KPIs to keep teams focused on outcomes and delivery impact. Supported team leads with 1:1s, unblockers, and roadmap clarity. Worked closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to guide priorities and execution. Took ownership of hiring across the department — interviewed over 100 engineering candidates, helping scale the team while maintaining a high bar for talent. After hire of Senior Director of Engineering, I chose to return to the IC track, recognizing the need for more experience in long-term strategy at the R&D org level (~50 people). The experience significantly deepened my understanding of tech leadership, cross-team coordination, and organizational structure.