Adam Y.
About Adam Y.
Adam Y. is a Senior Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software development across various domains, including retail and automotive. He has held positions at notable companies such as Tesco and Onto, and is currently employed at Birdie.
Current Role at Birdie
Adam Y. serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Birdie, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on leading engineering teams and driving software development initiatives. His responsibilities include overseeing project execution, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Previous Experience at Tesco
Adam Y. has extensive experience at Tesco, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Software Development Engineer from 2017 to 2018, and later as a Senior Software Development Engineer from 2018 to 2021. He also served as a Lead Software Development Engineer and as a Software Development Manager in the Payments division for a total of 9 months in 2022. His tenure at Tesco provided him with a solid foundation in software development and team management.
Education and Qualifications
Adam Y. earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from the University of Warwick, studying from 2014 to 2017. Prior to this, he completed his A levels at St Columbas College, where he studied Maths, Physics, and Economics from 2007 to 2014. His educational background supports his technical expertise in software engineering.
Expertise in Software Development
Adam Y. has worked across various domains, including retail, automotive/fleet, payments, real-world AI/ML applications, and platform engineering. He advocates for quality software production through methodologies such as test-driven development and pair programming. His proactive approach to coaching emphasizes fast feedback loops and individual development.
Leadership and Team Culture
Adam Y. is committed to creating and sustaining a culture that enables mission-critical teams to succeed. He focuses on the entire team lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, growing, retaining, and progressing individuals. His leadership style promotes collaboration and continuous improvement within engineering teams.