Hey, I'm Paul Ingham. 👋🏼
I'm a passionate Software Engineering Leader who can help your business not only to survive, but thrive. Currently, I'm a Head of Engineering @ cinch, part of the Constellation Automotive Group.
As an adept Technology Leader, I excel in steering software engineering teams across various stages, from startups to SMEs, growing departments up to 80+ members. My passion lies in unblocking and empowering teams towards high performance, aligning with the business's vision through a polyglot engineering background and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.
My ethos centers on data-driven strategic thinking and building metric-oriented teams, fostering trusted, autonomous environments that encourage purposeful action. My leadership style promotes progressive, inclusive growth, preparing teams for scalable success while leveraging my extensive experience in delivering multimillion-pound value through innovation and mentoring.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of building and leading software engineering teams in diverse sectors — automotive, travel, and age-tech — contributing to the growth of impressive companies. From innovative startups like The Joy Club, scaling ventures such as cinch, to established names like On the Beach, my experience spans a broad spectrum of the technology landscape, demonstrating my versatility and ability to adapt and thrive in various environments.
Here are my latest thoughts...
Scaling With Intention: Why Overgrowth Is the Enemy of Engineering Success
In the rush to scale, many tech companies lose sight of what truly matters: delivering value efficiently and sustainably. Overhiring, overengineering, and misapplying frameworks like Team Topologies have left organisations bloated and vulnerable, leading to mass layoffs and misaligned talent in t...
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