Hey there! I'm Felix, a Head of Engineering with a talent for leading tech teams to greatness. Over the past decade, I've been building and scaling software platforms that users love, all while building teams and growing individuals.

I'm an expert programmer in Python, Javascript, and Scala with a love for type safety, observability, logging and testing. I have a passion for optimizing my team's developer infrastructure, using automations and developer tools to reduce busy work, and increase output.

I've had the privilege of guiding global engineering teams, turning complex problems into elegant solutions, and ensuring our tech not only meets but exceeds business goals. At the heart of it, I'm all about fostering a culture where innovation, open communication, and a bit of fun lead to extraordinary outcomes. Whether it's enhancing user experiences or driving growth, I'm passionate about leveraging technology to make a real impact.

Experience

Head of Engineering @ RecruitBot
December 2022 - Current

• Directed a team of 9 engineers across the Bay Area and Spain, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and productivity.
• Championed the development of a sophisticated software platform, utilizing Scala Play, Django Python, and React, which led to a 30% increase in platform efficiency.
• Transitioned to CI/CD with GitHub actions, achieving a 40% reduction in deployment times and enhancing feature reliability.
• Modernized infrastructure to a Kubernetes-compatible system, improving scalability and reducing operational costs by 60%.
• Implemented Agile methodologies, improving project turnaround time by 25% and fostering a dynamic, inclusive team environment.
• Contributed to hands-on development and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer satisfaction.

Sr. Engineering Manager @ Truework
Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

• Steered the Interfaces and Infrastructure teams, integrating Front End App, API, and Encompass Integration, enhancing system interoperability and user experience.
• Expanded the engineering team by recruiting 10 engineers and 3 interns, directly managing a diverse team of 11 individual contributors.
• Pioneered the "API First" initiative, significantly improving the external developer experience and positioning Truework as a leader in API accessibility.

Sr. Engineering Manager, University @ Atlassian
May 2020 - Oct 2021

• Technical Architect of Atlassian University, Atlassian's customer education platform (Intellum)
• Engineering Manager for the Training for Jira marketplace addon

Director of Engineering, Campaigns & API Usability @ MediaMath
November 2016 - April 2020

• Managed 15 Engineers over two teams, supporting the migration to CI/CD and OAuth authentication services, significantly improving security and customer experience, and oversaw the transformation of the MediaMath API portal, receiving positive customer feedback.

VP of Product @ GovOS (SeamlessDocs)
November 2015 - November 2016

• Led the product team with a servant leadership philosophy, created product strategy to replace legacy systems, and re-established trust between engineering and sales teams, increasing customer NPS scores by 60%.

Sr. Product Manager, Vault @ Bloomberg
October 2014 - November 2015

• Acted as product owner for Bloomberg Vault Surveillance, implementing technology and policies to capture communications, improving data integrity and security for Bloomberg Terminal users.

Engineer / Product Manager@ Rackspace
August 2011 - October 2014

• Transitioned from Engineer to Technical PM for Rackspace Autoscale and Repose, defining product strategy and roadmaps, and presented Repose at OpenStack 2014, showcasing API Middleware Platform capabilities.

Technical Proficiencies:

• Programming Languages & Frameworks: Python (Django, Celery), Scala (Play), JavaScript (React, NodeJS)
• Database Management: Postgres, Redis
• Cloud Technologies: AWS (RDS, ElasticBeanstalk, ECS, EC2, S3, Elasticache)

Leadership & Management:

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Agile Methodologies
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Talent Acquisition & Development

Communication & Collaboration:

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Problem-Solving
• Customer-Centric Approach

• Mechanical Keyboards - So many mechanical keyboards.
• BARTSign - Raspberry Pi Based Transit Board
• Fippi - Physical internet radio, and Air Quality Monitor
• My Voice is My Passport (eg 1992 movie Sneakers) - Voice Recognition Passwords for Condo Entry

Volunteer Work

Chair of the Board @ Center for Election Science
2017 - 2023

A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the way we vote

• CES changed the way Fargo, ND, and St. Louis, MO elect their leaders
• Recruited new board members, coordinated strategic donors, and raised grants for the organization
• Wrote Berkeley's City Council's switch to 're-weighted range voting' adds fairness to the system (Berkeleyside)

Mentor @ The Product Group
2015 - 2017

• Recognized with the Outstanding Product Mentor Award
• Managing Technical Debt (July 17, 2016)
• How to Interview a Product Manager (February 7, 2016)
• Inheriting a Project (July 8, 2015)

Founded the San Francisco Brigade @ Code for America
2013

• Reformed the way San Francisco Citizens without bank accounts get access to financial services
• Brought the City Administrative Code online

Education

BA, Economics @ San Francisco State University

• President, Economics Students Association
• Treasurer, Pre-Law Society
• Varsity Intercollegiate Policy Debate Team

Links

• Github: https://github.com/fsargent
• Blog: https://medium.com/@antagonist/
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/felixsargent/
• Keybase: https://keybase.io/fsargent