Hello!
I am khivi, a software engineer based in New Jersey with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. My experience spans various sectors, including storage, AI, telecommunications, fintech, retail, healthcare, and more. This extensive knowledge has equipped me with the ability to identify how technology can empower businesses, even those with limited resources or startups.
How I add value
Engineering Excellence
My expertise lies in assisting you in making well-informed architectural decisions throughout your project lifecycle. During the growth phase, you will encounter trade-offs, and change is an inherent aspect of the process. Your technology should be designed to scale effortlessly. I specialize in developing solutions that are less costly to iterate on, which necessitates a strong understanding of technology and astute predictions of when assumptions will change.
Engineers often gravitate towards the latest technological advancements, while consultants may prioritize building large-scale solutions to demonstrate their expertise. However, it is crucial to remember that customers do not pay for the technology itself. Furthermore, complexity tends to become more challenging to maintain over time. I firmly believe in constructing simple solutions that align seamlessly with the customer’s requirements.Throughout my career, I have successfully assembled high-performing technical teams within Fortune 100 companies and startups. Recruiting the right talent is paramount, but it is equally important to establish robust processes. My expertise encompasses attracting top-tier engineers, providing mentorship, and fostering a nurturing environment that encourages them to excel in their craft.
Exeuction Culture
Throughout my career, I have honed my expertise in developing and implementing robust technology execution cultures, both from scratch and within existing teams. I have successfully transformed execution engines within large organizations, aligning strategies with their business objectives.
Crafting technical solutions requires a diverse set of cross-functional expertise, including Product, Engineering, Sales, and Business. My proficiency in championing software development methodologies enables me to approach the software delivery process with creativity. I firmly believe in adapting processes to meet the ground realities of each project. The ultimate goal is collaboration and the delivery of high-quality solutions that consider the input of all stakeholders.
The software development lifecycle encompasses strategy, planning, development, quality assurance, and deployment. I closely monitor the constraints at each stage and execute incremental improvements to deliver superior results. Ultimately, risk management plays a pivotal role, as it involves prioritizing the most critical issues to address. Technology should continuously advance towards meeting the evolving business needs.
Mentorship
My passion has been to nuture a high-performance culture in companies. My book which you can Buy on Amazon distills my execution strategy.
Currently I am working on a book on engineering in the AI world.
Philosophy
Technical skill is mastery of complexity while creativity is mastery of simplicity
Delay decisions to last responsible moment
Build the knowns. Research the unknowns
Your outcomes are a lagging measure of your habits
There is nothing permanent except change
I reserve the right to be wrong
The perfect is the enemy of the good
Consistency over time is trust. There’s no shortcut for either