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@severin-bruhat

Sr Software Engineering Manager (@Trustpilot) based in Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. https://severin-bruhat.com/ https://sbruhat.gumroad.com/

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The 10 Must-Have Tools βš’οΈ In Your Leadership Toolbox The Ultimate Toolkit to supercharge your leadership!

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06.03.2026 13:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Favourite Software Engineering Management Books The books I wish I had read on day one as an Engineering Manager

My Favourite Software Engineering Management Books medium.com/gitconnected... And you, what's your favourite one? #softwareEngineering

06.03.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today I created my first crew of agents using #crewAI, and I had so much fun 😎. #AI #agenticAI

05.03.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Structured Feedback Arsenal Stop leading by guesswork. Most managers wait for problems to surface; high-impact leaders build systems to detect them early. The Structured Feedback Arsenal is your "Team Operating System"β€”a collect...

Stop guessing and start leading with clear data. 5 battle-tested feedback templates you can use sbruhat.gumroad.com/l/the-struct... #feedback #engineeringManagement

04.03.2026 20:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Master Your Next Negotiation This is a summary of β€œNever Split the Difference” by Christopher Voss

Engineering management is 90% negotiation. 🀝
I broke down how to use FBI-style tactics (like "No-oriented questions") specifically for tech leaders.

Includes a full mind map for your toolkit:
medium.com/gitconnected... #leadership #management

02.03.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've been playing with OpenAI Agents SDK this weekend, and it's pretty cool. I particularly like the concept of "guardrails" #openai #agenticAI

15.02.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Great Onboarding The secret weapon to build high-performing teams

A great onboarding makes the difference medium.com/the-tech-col... #onboarding #softwareEngineering #engineeringManagement

19.02.2026 13:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Delivering Impactful Feedback Learn from a real-life scenario

Is your feedback actually landing? 🎯
Learn how to deliver "impactful feedback" using proven frameworks that make performance discussions productive instead of awkward. Essential for every Tech Lead and EM! medium.com/gitconnected... #EngineeringManagement #LeadershipTips #FeedbackCulture

16.02.2026 08:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've been playing with OpenAI Agents SDK this weekend, and it's pretty cool. I particularly like the concept of "guardrails" #openai #agenticAI

15.02.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Weekly Tech Curation β€” #04 Welcome to this week’s digest, covering my tech discovery and learning journey

I just published My Weekly Tech Curation β€” #04 medium.com/p/my-weekly-... #tech #learning #SoftwareEngineering #leadership

14.02.2026 12:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My 10 Actionable Tips for New Engineering Managers A simple guide to help you find your footing

New to Engineering Management? Start here. πŸ›‘πŸ‘‡

1️⃣ Listen more, talk less 2️⃣ Stop being the "Hero" 3️⃣ Prioritise your 1-on-1s ...and 7 more actionable tips to help you lead with confidence: medium.com/gitconnected...
#EngineeringManagement #TechLeadership #SoftwareEngineering

13.02.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Delivering Impactful Feedback - Concrete example Get a real taste of effective engineering management. Download this free sample to see exactly how I handled a challenging feedback scenario – my actions and the outcome. This isn't theory; it's prove...

Here is how I handled a challenging feedback scenario sbruhat.gumroad.com/l/delivering... #feedback #leadership #engineeringManagement

12.02.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Manager’s Pathβ€Šβ€”β€ŠBook Summary Learn from one of the classic must-read management books

Save hours of reading with this breakdown of The Manager's Path. β±οΈπŸ“–

Learn how to:
βœ… Build rapport instantly
βœ… Debug dysfunctional teams
βœ… Give feedback that actually works
βœ… Master the art of saying "No"

Full guide here:

09.02.2026 08:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes you always need to deep dive and understand the full picture before getting to conclusion

08.02.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AI tooling for software engineering How are software engineers using AI tools today? How has AI changed your work routines and the way you approach software development? Your responses will help paint an accurate picture of where we are...

If you are a dev / eng manager and would like to get a detailed report on how dev teams actually use AI tools, what is trending down/up: share what you do in our @Pragmatic_Eng survey and we'll share back a detailed report:

You can take the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/tpe-ai-sur...

06.02.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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When Great Engineers Suddenly Start Struggling A Case Study in Team Fit.

Even the best engineers can struggle if the team dynamics shift. I broke down a real-world case study on why great talent fails and how leadership can turn it around. πŸš€ medium.com/@severin_bru... #leadership #engineeringManagement

06.02.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Come and join us! #edinburgh #tech #leadership

04.02.2026 11:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My New Habit: The Friday Shoutout Why β€œKudos” is a Management Superpower

I started a "Friday Shoutout" ritual to force myself to look for the good stuff. It’s been a game-changer for team morale and my own feedback loops.
Find out more in my latest article: medium.com/gitconnected... #engineeringManagement #leadership #SoftwareEngineering

03.02.2026 08:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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…

Prepping for an Engineering Manager interview? Don’t wing it. πŸ™…πŸ’Ό

I’ve put together a 101 guide to help you master the STAR method and showcase your leadership skills with confidence.

Best part? It’s completely FREE. 🎁 sbruhat.gumroad.com/l/EM-intervi... #engineeringManagement #interview

02.02.2026 08:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why We've Tried to Replace Developers Every Decade Since 1969 Every decade brings new promises: this time, we'll finally make software development simple enough that we won't need so many developers. From COBOL to AI, the pattern repeats. Business leaders gro...

Thanks @patkua.bsky.social for sharing this great article in your newsletter. It's so true!
www.caimito.net/en/blog/2025... #softwareEngineering

02.02.2026 08:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Weekly Tech Curationβ€Šβ€”β€Š#02 Welcome to this week’s digest, covering my tech discovery and learning journey

medium.com/@severin_bru... #tech #leadership #learning #softwareEngineering

31.01.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @leaddev.com #Edinburgh is BACK! Join us Feb 12th, 6pm at @skyscanner.net HQ for our reboot meetup.

Come and join us: www.meetup.com/leaddev-meet... #leadership #softwareEngineering #management

30.01.2026 11:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Why Difficult Conversations Are the Missing Link in High-Performing Delivery Teams How trust, psychological safety, and consistent communication drive sustainable performance in agile delivery leadership

medium.com/womenintechn...

30.01.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Does anyone have a great Agentc AI course to recommend? I am looking for one using free resources only (I don't want to pay for Claude developer or chatGPT models). Ideally, Typescript or Python. Thanks πŸ™ #training #learning #ai #agenticai #typescript

24.01.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Transitioning From Developer to Engineering Manager This is my journey to becoming a fulfilled Engineering Manager.

Making the jump from individual contributor to Engineering Manager is more than just a title changeβ€”it’s a complete shift in how you define "success.". medium.com/better-progr... #engineeringManagement #softwareEngineering

26.01.2026 08:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Does anyone have a great Agentc AI course to recommend? I am looking for one using free resources only (I don't want to pay for Claude developer or chatGPT models). Ideally, Typescript or Python. Thanks πŸ™ #training #learning #ai #agenticai #typescript

24.01.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Weekly Tech Curation - #01 Welcome to this week’s digest, covering my tech discovery and learning journey

medium.com/@severin_bru... #techNews #softwareEngineering #leadership

23.01.2026 12:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Management is hard, but your tools shouldn’t be.

I’m sharing real-world resources for Software Engineering Managers. From interview prep to feedback guides, it’s all here.

🎁 Plenty of freebies included to get you started! sbruhat.gumroad.com

23.01.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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7 Must-Read Books for Better Leadership and Management If you only read one list this year, make it this one.

If you only read one book list this year, make it this one. πŸ“–
7 powerful titles to transform how you lead, manage conflict, and drive performance.
levelup.gitconnected.com/7-must-read-...
#Leadership #Management #EngineeringManagement #BookRecommendations #TechLeadership

19.01.2026 08:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Great Onboarding The secret weapon to build high-performing teams

Hiring is only half the battleβ€”how you welcome new talent determines if they stay. πŸ› οΈβœ¨
Discover the "Great Onboarding" strategy to boost retention and get your team up to speed faster. medium.com/the-tech-col... #onboarding #softwareEngineering

16.01.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0