About

Welcome to my website!

I’m Ahsan Iqbal, a Software Engineering Manager with over 15 years of experience leading high-performance teams and driving impactful software solutions. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working across diverse, multidimensional organizations, navigating the complexities of engineering management while fostering team culture and delivering innovation.

This website is my way of sharing insights, lessons, and strategies I’ve learned along the way. My passion lies in exploring what it takes to build high-functioning engineering teams, implement agile practices, and leverage modern tools to drive productivity and excellence. From leading teams through organizational change to embedding artificial intelligence into engineering workflows, I’m committed to refining the art and science of engineering leadership.

Currently, I work as an Engineering Manager at Mintel, where I lead backend team optimizing data collection processes and operations through AI and ML powered solutions. I practice a people-first, impact-driven leadership style, fostering psychological safety while leveraging AI tools to improve developer experience. These experiences inspire much of what I write about here.

On this blog website, you’ll find articles on everything from team building and communication to agile methodologies and leadership strategies. Whether you’re an aspiring engineering manager or an experienced leader looking to refine your craft, my goal is to provide practical advice, actionable insights, and thought-provoking ideas to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of engineering management.

Thank you for visiting, and I hope my experiences and stories spark new ideas and inspiration for your own journey in engineering leadership!

Cheers!