I've been quiet for a while. Life had other plans.
Now I'm back, ready for what's next.
It's been about a year since I last posted here. Thank you to everyone who reached out during that time—your messages meant a lot. If I haven't replied yet, it's nothing personal—I'm working through my inbox and you'll hear from me soon.
The past year brought its share of challenges, but also growth and perspective. I stepped away from social platforms to focus, reflect, and rebuild. After taking the time to reset and realign, I'm stepping back into my career with renewed energy—and actively exploring new opportunities.
I'm seeking a Director of Engineering (or equivalent) role where I can scale teams, shape product delivery, and drive technical excellence.
My core strengths include:
- Scalable engineering leadership through team empowerment.
- Cross-functional alignment to support organizational growth.
- Systems thinking to improve process and operational efficiency.
- Strategic oversight of SaaS architecture and product delivery.
- Hands-on experience with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
- Expertise in high-throughput APIs and resilient application design.
I've led engineering teams in fast-growing SaaS startups and larger organizations like Zendesk and Swile, across Europe and North America. I'm eager to apply my experience in a long-term engagement where I can contribute to a mission-driven, sustainable business—and keep growing as a leader.
I value Contribution, Growth, Resilience, and Simplicity. My goal is to empower teams to build outstanding, globally distributed software products.
I'm open to remote-first roles, or hybrid opportunities from Quebec City.
Feel free to reach out via DM or email me at hello@nicolascava.com.
Thanks for reading—and talk soon.