Business before technology
Architecture, process, and hiring choices should follow the company strategy and the constraint that matters now.
About Me
I'm Mikael Danielian, an engineering leader who works across technical strategy, architecture, delivery, and team development.
Experience in context
From hands-on engineering to executive leadership
15+ years
I started as a full-stack developer and grew into engineering leadership, so I am comfortable moving between a business objective, an architecture decision, and the day-to-day reality of a team delivering software.
My experience spans startups and established companies across fintech, healthcare, SaaS, and e-commerce. I have led teams, launched products, mentored engineers, and helped organizations make difficult technical tradeoffs with more clarity.
How I work
The goal is not simply to produce recommendations. It is to help your organization make better decisions and keep operating well after the engagement ends.
Evidence over theatre
I look for observable risks, delivery signals, and clear tradeoffs instead of importing a generic transformation playbook.
Capability over dependency
The team should leave with stronger judgment, clearer ownership, and systems it can continue improving independently.
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