Jose Delgado

Engineering Leader

Location
Remote
Languages
English, Spanish
About
Engineering leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling software engineering teams. I specialize in helping engineers and tech leads grow in their careers through practical advice and actionable feedback. My focus areas include technical leadership, engineering management, and career development in tech.
From Colombia to Leading in Tech: My Journey of Resilience and Growth
Growing up in Colombia during the 80s and 90s was shaped by uncertainty and resilience.
Violence was part of daily life, but so was hope and a drive to build something better.
That drive carried me forward when I moved to the U.S. in 2000, chasing safety and opportunity.
The turning points in my journey
  • Breaking into tech as an outsider, navigating new systems and cultural barriers.
  • Transitioning from contributor to leader, where I discovered my passion for empowering teams.
  • Facing my biggest challenge: rebuilding trust and alignment within a struggling project team.
Vulnerability as a strength
At one point, I burned out, pushing too hard to "prove" myself. It wasn’t sustainable.
Vulnerability taught me to redefine success—not by endless productivity but by meaningful connections and outcomes.
The Lessons
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trust, collective ownership, and the courage to grow through challenges. My journey from Colombia to engineering leadership taught me that our past doesn’t define us; it equips us.
Let's talk
To those navigating their own challenges: resilience and growth often come hand in hand. What’s a lesson your journey has taught you? Let’s connect—I’d love to learn from your story.

Skills

Engineering Management Technical Leadership Career Development Team Building Communication Strategy Software Architecture Agile Process Improvement Mentoring

Testimonials

"Jose has been an incredible mentor. His advice and guidance have been invaluable in my career growth."

- Alejandra Perez

"I highly recommend Jose as a mentor. His insights and experience are unmatched."

- Eden

Blog

An Interesting Observation About Tech Leads

If you observe the career progression of tech leads in big techs and high-growth startups, you’ll notice something intriguing. Many leadership roles in these organizations begin to utilize overlapping skill sets after a while. Everyone working in engineering or product has a solid grasp of programming and computer-related concepts, and most have written code at […]

The Tech Leader’s Guide to Cultivating Team Growth

SImagine IBM 100 years ago, at the dawn of the 20th century, when they primarily focused on producing punch card tabulating machines for businesses and government agencies. Back then, IBM’s mission revolved around data processing and automation, but they evolved with the times. If they hadn’t adapted to emerging technologies, such as computers and mainframes, […]

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