Jeffrey Barron
Engineering Leader
I build high-performing full-stack engineering teams that deliver exceptional results through collaboration, ownership, and shipping fast.
My Leadership Philosophy
I believe in servant leadership—creating psychologically safe environments where teams feel empowered to take calculated risks, grow meaningfully, and ship value fast.
Ownership & Autonomy
Empowering engineers to own their work and make decisions while providing support and mentorship
Pragmatic Solutions
Choosing proven technologies and approaches that deliver business value over bleeding-edge complexity
Continuous Growth
Supporting both technical and non-technical growth through mentorship and learning opportunities
How I Help Engineering Teams Succeed
Three areas where I've consistently delivered results by focusing on people, process, and practical solutions
Getting Stalled Teams Moving
I took over a platform rewrite that had stalled twice before. By switching from Scrum to Kanban, implementing non-blocking processes, and rebuilding team confidence, we achieved 150% velocity increase in 6 months.
Building Teams That Stay & Grow
Over 3+ years leading remote teams, I've maintained 95% retention while helping engineers grow from junior to senior roles. People don't just stay—they thrive and become mentors themselves.
Shipping Quality Software
I've delivered 9 mission-critical projects with sub-5% defect rates, from PCI-compliant payment systems to AI/ML integrations. I stay hands-on with architecture decisions while empowering my team to own the implementation.
Working on Similar Challenges?
If your team is facing stalled projects, retention issues, or delivery challenges, I'd love to chat about how these approaches might help.
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What senior leaders and colleagues say about working with Jeffrey
I had the pleasure of working with Jeffrey when I hired him as CourseKey's first (ever) Engineering Manager.
He played a crucial role in our successful transition from a flat structure to a pod-based model. His ability to inspire and guide during that ambiguous, somewhat-chaotic time, as well as his keen understanding of the technical aspects of the work, made him an invaluable asset during that period of change.
Given the opportunity I would jump at the chance to work with Jeff again, in any capacity. He is an engineering leader I trust completely to be empathetic, build a great team, culture, and product, as well as get the most out of the people he works with, myself included.
Jeffrey has this unique combo of tech expertise and strategic thinking that made our collaboration between engineering and design seamless. He created an inclusive work environment where we freely shared ideas and worked together to deliver innovative, user-centered solutions.
Turn Your Engineering Team Into a Delivery Machine
I specialize in leading complex projects and transforming engineering teams. Let's discuss your specific challenges.
Specializing in rescuing failed projects and building high-performing, sustainable engineering teams