Domino Data Lab Career Growth & Development

Tell us about your recent promotion or role change.

My recent promotion was from senior software engineer on the data team to engineering manager of the data and governance teams, and product manager of the data team. 

What will this new role allow you to do?

As a software developer, my focus was on individual contributions — designing and developing software, with a recent emphasis on creating low-latency, lightweight microservices for data transfer. I also worked on enabling seamless data features across customer-managed data planes by leveraging Kubernetes custom resources and operator patterns.

In my new role as an engineering manager, my responsibilities have shifted significantly. While I still stay connected reviewing pull requests, my primary focus is now on project structuring, resource allocation and ensuring the team meets its delivery objectives. I bridge the gap between product requirements and engineering execution by translating customer needs into well-scoped initiatives, accurately estimating resources and collaborating with leadership to set priorities and timelines. I also play a key role in product management for the data team, working to understand customer needs and shape product requirements for future releases by evaluating and prioritizing feature requests in line with our strategic roadmap. Additionally, I partner with field teams to communicate product updates and facilitate prompt engineering support.

How would you describe Domino’s culture or attitude regarding internal mobility and upskilling? 

I would describe Domino’s culture of internal mobility and upskilling as both supportive and ingrained. Throughout my career at Domino, I have experienced this firsthand, starting as a new grad software engineer after completing my master’s and progressing through the ranks to software engineer II, senior software engineer, and now engineering manager, while, in parallel, product manager. This trajectory has been relatively accelerated, and over the years, I’ve witnessed many colleagues advancing within the company, reinforcing Domino’s commitment to fostering growth and career development. It’s been exciting to be part of an environment where internal mobility is not just encouraged but actively enabled.

Which skills do you leverage most often in your day-to-day work?

A big one is strategic planning; I’m constantly mapping out how to approach prospects and manage deals in a way that actually moves the needle. I also lean heavily on project management to keep everyone — internal teams, external partners and customers — moving in sync. Pitching is obviously core to the job. I’m telling Domino’s story every day, adapting it for different audiences. And pipeline management keeps me honest. It’s how I stay focused on what matters and make sure I’m prioritizing the right opportunities at the right time.

How have these skills enabled you to heighten your impact on Domino Data Lab or grow your career?

They help me cut through the noise. With so much flying around, you have to be able to spot the opportunities that actually matter. When I do that well, I can bring real value to the table — for customers, for Domino and for the internal teams I work with. It also makes it easier to get alignment across the board. When we’re all focused on the right goals, things move faster and smoother, and that’s where growth really starts to happen — for the business and for me.

What are some resources and/or sources of inspiration you’d recommend for reps eager to refine their sales skills? Are there resources Domino Data Lab has provided to support this growth? 

Start by really getting to know your product — not just the surface-level features, but what problems it solves and how it connects to a customer’s world. You don’t need to be an engineer, but you should be able to go a couple of layers deeper than the demo. Also, listen to calls, study what’s working, and talk to the people around you. Sales, pre-sales, product — they’re all goldmines. And keep evolving your pitch. The best reps I know are always testing, tweaking and improving their story so it hits better every time.