Mikael Danielian
Building scalable solutions & empowering engineering teams through technical leadership and product architecture.
About Me
I'm an Engineering Leader dedicated to building scalable, efficient, and impactful software solutions. My expertise lies in microservices and event-driven architectures, leading teams in delivering high-quality products and innovative systems that solve real-world problems. My experience spans full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and engineering leadership, from hands-on architecture design to mentoring engineers and driving technical strategy.
I'm passionate about creating engineering cultures where teams thrive, technical excellence is the standard, and innovation drives business value. Whether it's scaling systems to handle millions of users or building teams that ship reliably, I focus on sustainable solutions that stand the test of time.
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Latest Articles
DORA Metrics: The Engineering Leader's Guide to Measuring Team Performance
Most engineering leaders know they should be measuring team performance. Few are measuring the right things. DORA metrics give you four signals that actually correlate with software delivery performance — here's how to implement them without turning your team into a dashboard.
How to Scale Your Engineering Team from 10 to 100
Most engineering leaders hit a wall somewhere between 10 and 30 people. Here's what actually works — from team topology to management promotion to staying technical without burning out.
CTO vs VP of Engineering: Two Roles, One Mission, Very Different Jobs
How two complementary leadership roles — one focused on technical vision, the other on engineering execution — work together to scale a technology organization
Firing Engineers: A Manager's Guide to Doing It Right
The cleanest way to let an engineer go isn't about being harsh—it's about giving honest feedback early, exiting decisively, and compensating generously so your team's velocity and trust remain intact.
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