Vivien Barousse
About Vivien Barousse
Vivien Barousse is a Senior Engineering Manager at RingCentral in London, England, with extensive experience in engineering leadership across various tech companies. He has a strong focus on team culture and has successfully led significant transitions in engineering teams.
Work at RingCentral
Vivien Barousse has been serving as a Senior Engineering Manager at RingCentral since 2023. Based in London, England, she is responsible for overseeing engineering teams and projects. Her role involves ensuring the successful integration of engineering operations, particularly following the acquisition of Hopin Events by RingCentral. Vivien focuses on maintaining high levels of team happiness and productivity, fostering a positive team culture.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining RingCentral, Vivien Barousse held several key positions in engineering management. She served as Director of Engineering at HubbleHQ for six months in 2019 and transitioned to Hopin, where she worked as Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2022. During her time at Hopin, she also held the position of Senior Engineering Manager for one year. Additionally, she was Head of Engineering at HubbleHQ for eight months in 2020 and CTO at HYPESONG for eleven months in 2017.
Educational Background
Vivien Barousse holds two Master of Science (MSc) degrees in Computer Science. She studied at SUPINFO from 2006 to 2011 and later attended Oxford Brookes University, completing her studies in 2011. Additionally, she served as a SUPINFO Certified Trainer in Java technologies from 2007 to 2010, contributing to the education of future engineers.
Mentorship and Team Development
Vivien actively mentors engineers, guiding them in their transition to leadership roles and helping them achieve their career goals. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing team culture and processes to enhance team happiness and productivity. Her leadership style focuses on supporting team members in their professional growth while managing large-scale technical projects.
Technical Expertise and Project Leadership
Vivien Barousse has extensive experience in both B2B and B2C environments, where she has built and scaled products that serve millions of customers monthly. She specializes in leading large-scale technical projects, including the complex task of rewriting live applications without disrupting ongoing product work. Her technical expertise is complemented by her ability to manage transitions and integrations within engineering teams.