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I’m Carlos Pliego, a senior engineering manager. I share practical systems for growth, interviews, and engineering leadership that you can actually use at work.

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Carlos Pliego

Hi, I’m Carlos. I lead engineers and still write code.

I’ve spent years as a senior engineering manager helping ICs grow from mid-level to senior and beyond. Engineering Lead is where I share the patterns, templates, and mental models I wish I’d had earlier in my career.