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Ari Kamenetsky

@arikamenetsky

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Head of Engineering/ Sr. Director of Engineering.

United States

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What I'm looking for

High growth early venture companies. I have a solid group of people that I can bring with me and kickstart a team and product in very short order.

Versatile Head of Engineering renowned for transforming team cultures, delivering consistent software excellence, and fostering a culture of psychological safety. Adept at transparent communication and radical candor within teams. Proven track record of minimizing attrition, retaining top talent, and seamlessly transitioning teams through organizational changes. Committed to delivering impactful results through strategic leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Director of Engineering / Head of Engineering

stavvy

Feb 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Team Growth & Cohesion: Attracted diverse talents, catalyzing a 30% growth in the engineering team.
Tech Debt Reduction: Spearheaded a paradigm shift, significantly reducing tech debt and achieving a 35% increase in automation.
Psychological Safety Advocate: Focused on fostering a culture of psychological safety, resulting in increased team cohesion and collaboration.

Leadership Tech Lead Agile Lean Agile CICD

Senior Manager of Engineering

synopsys

Aug 2010 - Jan 2022 (11 years 5 months)

Talent Retention During Changes: Achieved zero turnover during organizational changes, solidifying the team's position as a prominent resource.
Client-Centric Innovations: Championed open-source software adoption, influencing a new business model and pricing structure.

Team Leadership Team Building Agile