Sev
@severin-bruhat.bsky.social
Software Engineering Manager (@Trustpilot) based in Edinburgh 🏴.
Hobbies: blogging, guitar and martial arts
https://severin-bruhat.com/
Hobbies: blogging, guitar and martial arts
https://severin-bruhat.com/
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Sev
@severin-bruhat.bsky.social
· Oct 12
Most People Become Managers for the Wrong Reasons
Here’s why I did it anyway
medium.com
Why did I choose management over staying technical? My journey from frustrated engineer to engineering manager: medium.com/gitconnected... #management #engineeringManagement #CareerGrowth
It can be lonely at the top. As a manager, building a strong support network of peers and mentors is crucial. Don't be afraid to lean on others. My lessons learned from the journey. #techcommunity #network medium.com/management-m...
Lessons Learned From My Journey as a Software Engineering Manager
I’m thrilled to be sharing some insights from a recent podcast experience
medium.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
It can be lonely at the top. As a manager, building a strong support network of peers and mentors is crucial. Don't be afraid to lean on others. My lessons learned from the journey. #techcommunity #network medium.com/management-m...
My Favourite Software Engineering Management Books medium.com/gitconnected... #book #engineeringManagement #SoftwareEngineering
My Favourite Software Engineering Management Books
The books I wish I had read on day one as an Engineering Manager
medium.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
My Favourite Software Engineering Management Books medium.com/gitconnected... #book #engineeringManagement #SoftwareEngineering
The hardest shift from IC to Manager is letting go of the keyboard. You must delegate to scale.
Rule of Thumb: If you can do a task 80% as well as the person you delegate to, delegate it. Your job is to enable others to learn and grow.
#SoftwareEngineering #Management #Delegation #Leadership
Rule of Thumb: If you can do a task 80% as well as the person you delegate to, delegate it. Your job is to enable others to learn and grow.
#SoftwareEngineering #Management #Delegation #Leadership
November 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The hardest shift from IC to Manager is letting go of the keyboard. You must delegate to scale.
Rule of Thumb: If you can do a task 80% as well as the person you delegate to, delegate it. Your job is to enable others to learn and grow.
#SoftwareEngineering #Management #Delegation #Leadership
Rule of Thumb: If you can do a task 80% as well as the person you delegate to, delegate it. Your job is to enable others to learn and grow.
#SoftwareEngineering #Management #Delegation #Leadership
New to engineering management? The transition from writing code to building people is a journey. Start by mastering your 1-on-1s. They are your most powerful tool. Read more tips here: levelup.gitconnected.com/my-10-action... #engineeringmanager #careerpath
My 10 Actionable Tips for New Engineering Managers
A simple guide to help you find your footing
levelup.gitconnected.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:26 AM
New to engineering management? The transition from writing code to building people is a journey. Start by mastering your 1-on-1s. They are your most powerful tool. Read more tips here: levelup.gitconnected.com/my-10-action... #engineeringmanager #careerpath
Stop using your 1:1s for status updates. That's what Jira is for! 🛑
Your weekly 1:1 is the most critical tool you have to build trust, uncover career aspirations, and identify hidden blockers.
#TechLeadership #ManagementTips #1on1s #TeamBuilding
Your weekly 1:1 is the most critical tool you have to build trust, uncover career aspirations, and identify hidden blockers.
#TechLeadership #ManagementTips #1on1s #TeamBuilding
October 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Stop using your 1:1s for status updates. That's what Jira is for! 🛑
Your weekly 1:1 is the most critical tool you have to build trust, uncover career aspirations, and identify hidden blockers.
#TechLeadership #ManagementTips #1on1s #TeamBuilding
Your weekly 1:1 is the most critical tool you have to build trust, uncover career aspirations, and identify hidden blockers.
#TechLeadership #ManagementTips #1on1s #TeamBuilding
Great feedback is a two-way street. Not only should you be providing it to your team, but you should also be actively seeking it for yourself. It's how you grow as a leader. Boost your engineering management skills: medium.com/management-m... #feedback #leadershipdevelopment #engineeringManagement
Boost Your Engineering Management
Essential Toolkit for Software Engineering Management Success
medium.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Great feedback is a two-way street. Not only should you be providing it to your team, but you should also be actively seeking it for yourself. It's how you grow as a leader. Boost your engineering management skills: medium.com/management-m... #feedback #leadershipdevelopment #engineeringManagement
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Thrilled to announce I'm joining the organising team to bring back the LeadDev Edinburgh meetup in 2026! 🎉
Join the group for updates: www.meetup.com/leaddev-meet...
#LeadDev #EdinburghTech #EngineeringLeadership
Join the group for updates: www.meetup.com/leaddev-meet...
#LeadDev #EdinburghTech #EngineeringLeadership
LeadDev Meetup - Edinburgh | Meetup
Welcome to LeadDev Edinburgh Meetups! This group is dedicated to bringing together engineering leaders, managers, and software developers to share best practices in engineering leadership, discuss…
www.meetup.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Thrilled to announce I'm joining the organising team to bring back the LeadDev Edinburgh meetup in 2026! 🎉
Join the group for updates: www.meetup.com/leaddev-meet...
#LeadDev #EdinburghTech #EngineeringLeadership
Join the group for updates: www.meetup.com/leaddev-meet...
#LeadDev #EdinburghTech #EngineeringLeadership
Leadership is about more than just tech skills. It requires empathy, courage, and a deep understanding of people. Discover essential concepts for engineering leadership here: medium.com/@severin_bru... #empathy #softskills #techleadership
Essential Concepts and Practices For Engineering Leadership
Master the essentials to lead with impact
medium.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Leadership is about more than just tech skills. It requires empathy, courage, and a deep understanding of people. Discover essential concepts for engineering leadership here: medium.com/@severin_bru... #empathy #softskills #techleadership
Thrilled to announce I'm joining the organising team to bring back the LeadDev Edinburgh meetup in 2026! 🎉
Join the group for updates: www.meetup.com/leaddev-meet...
#LeadDev #EdinburghTech #EngineeringLeadership
Join the group for updates: www.meetup.com/leaddev-meet...
#LeadDev #EdinburghTech #EngineeringLeadership
LeadDev Meetup - Edinburgh | Meetup
Welcome to LeadDev Edinburgh Meetups! This group is dedicated to bringing together engineering leaders, managers, and software developers to share best practices in engineering leadership, discuss…
www.meetup.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Thrilled to announce I'm joining the organising team to bring back the LeadDev Edinburgh meetup in 2026! 🎉
Join the group for updates: www.meetup.com/leaddev-meet...
#LeadDev #EdinburghTech #EngineeringLeadership
Join the group for updates: www.meetup.com/leaddev-meet...
#LeadDev #EdinburghTech #EngineeringLeadership
October 13, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Why did I choose management over staying technical? My journey from frustrated engineer to engineering manager: medium.com/gitconnected... #management #engineeringManagement #CareerGrowth
Most People Become Managers for the Wrong Reasons
Here’s why I did it anyway
medium.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Why did I choose management over staying technical? My journey from frustrated engineer to engineering manager: medium.com/gitconnected... #management #engineeringManagement #CareerGrowth
AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification - Mind maps: sbruhat.gumroad.com/l/AWS-cloud-... #aws #learning #mindmap
AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification - Mind maps
This set of 4 mind maps will help you prepare for your AWS Cloud Practitioner exam (CLF-C02).I created those mind maps while preparing for my AWS certification (which I passed).There is one map per…
sbruhat.gumroad.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification - Mind maps: sbruhat.gumroad.com/l/AWS-cloud-... #aws #learning #mindmap
Check out The Tech Collective (medium.com/the-tech-col...), an independent Medium publication ✍ dedicated to promoting software engineering content.
The Tech Collective
Welcome to our publication, where technology and engineering culture take center stage. Delve into the fascinating world of tech, exploring its advancements, challenges, and impact on society. Share…
medium.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Check out The Tech Collective (medium.com/the-tech-col...), an independent Medium publication ✍ dedicated to promoting software engineering content.
Dear engineering managers, what metrics do you use to assess your team efficiency? #softwareEngineering #kanban #EngineeringExcellence #engineeringManagement
October 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Dear engineering managers, what metrics do you use to assess your team efficiency? #softwareEngineering #kanban #EngineeringExcellence #engineeringManagement
Have you ever used the Strangler Fig Pattern? levelup.gitconnected.com/the-strangle... #softwareArchitecture #designPattern #softwareEngineering
The Strangler Fig Pattern: Modernising Systems Painlessly
From outdated to outstanding: upgrade your old application without the headache
levelup.gitconnected.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Have you ever used the Strangler Fig Pattern? levelup.gitconnected.com/the-strangle... #softwareArchitecture #designPattern #softwareEngineering
Check out The Tech Collective, an independent Medium publication ✍ dedicated to promoting software engineering content. medium.com/the-tech-col... #medium #softwareEngineering #blog #programming #leadership
The Tech Collective
Welcome to our publication, where technology and engineering culture take center stage. Delve into the fascinating world of tech, exploring its advancements, challenges, and impact on society. Share y...
medium.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Check out The Tech Collective, an independent Medium publication ✍ dedicated to promoting software engineering content. medium.com/the-tech-col... #medium #softwareEngineering #blog #programming #leadership
Motivational Tip for Your Team: Thank people — everyone at least once a week #team #leadership #motivation
September 29, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Motivational Tip for Your Team: Thank people — everyone at least once a week #team #leadership #motivation
6 Important Qualities for Software Engineering Managers medium.com/gitconnected... #manager #leadership
6 Important Qualities for Software Engineering Managers
And Actionable Tips to Improve Them
medium.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
6 Important Qualities for Software Engineering Managers medium.com/gitconnected... #manager #leadership
Ready to level up your leadership skills? 🚀
I've curated a list of 7 books that completely changed how I approach management, from coaching my team to navigating difficult conversations.
levelup.gitconnected.com/7-must-read-... #Leadership #Management #Books
I've curated a list of 7 books that completely changed how I approach management, from coaching my team to navigating difficult conversations.
levelup.gitconnected.com/7-must-read-... #Leadership #Management #Books
7 Must-Read Books for Better Leadership and Management
If you only read one list this year, make it this one.
levelup.gitconnected.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Ready to level up your leadership skills? 🚀
I've curated a list of 7 books that completely changed how I approach management, from coaching my team to navigating difficult conversations.
levelup.gitconnected.com/7-must-read-... #Leadership #Management #Books
I've curated a list of 7 books that completely changed how I approach management, from coaching my team to navigating difficult conversations.
levelup.gitconnected.com/7-must-read-... #Leadership #Management #Books
Software Engineering Manager’s Interview 101 - get ready for your next interview! sbruhat.gumroad.com/l/EM-intervi... #interview #engineeringManager
Software Engineering Manager’s Interview 101
Land your dream Software Engineering Manager role with this comprehensive guide! "Software Engineering Manager's Interview 101" equips you with the knowledge and confidence to excel at every stage of…
sbruhat.gumroad.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Software Engineering Manager’s Interview 101 - get ready for your next interview! sbruhat.gumroad.com/l/EM-intervi... #interview #engineeringManager
Need some reading inspiration? Here are 5 must-reads for engineering leaders: The Manager's Path, The Making of a Manager, Dare to Lead, Accelerate, and The Culture Code. Learn more about why these books matter: medium.com/management-m... #books #readinglist
5 Essential Reads for Engineering Leaders
A curated list of essential books based on my readings
medium.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Need some reading inspiration? Here are 5 must-reads for engineering leaders: The Manager's Path, The Making of a Manager, Dare to Lead, Accelerate, and The Culture Code. Learn more about why these books matter: medium.com/management-m... #books #readinglist
Have you ever had a top engineer suddenly start struggling? It’s a common and difficult challenge to navigate. I recently wrote about the signs to look for and how to approach these conversations with empathy and support. It's a situation every manager will face at some point. 👇
September 19, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Have you ever had a top engineer suddenly start struggling? It’s a common and difficult challenge to navigate. I recently wrote about the signs to look for and how to approach these conversations with empathy and support. It's a situation every manager will face at some point. 👇
What software engineering leaders should be measuring www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWmQ... #softwareEngineering #engineeringManagement #leadership #engineeringManager
What software engineering leaders should be measuring
Are you wasting time analyzing the wrong data?
As an engineering leader, it can sometimes be hard to pinpoint what measurements are essential to your role. It is natural to be overwhelmed by the…
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September 15, 2025 at 7:53 AM
What software engineering leaders should be measuring www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWmQ... #softwareEngineering #engineeringManagement #leadership #engineeringManager