Hello! I'm Bill Winslow, a passionate platform engineering leader with over 20 years of experience in cloud services and infrastructure management. I enjoy running and biking, which keeps me energized and focused. This README is designed to give you insight into my working style, communication preferences, and leadership philosophy.
This document outlines my psychological and operational frameworks. It's meant to foster better working relationships and provide clarity on how I approach my role. I believe that understanding each other's styles and expectations is key to effective collaboration.
I value diverse perspectives and prioritize listening. I strive for clear and concise communication, respecting your time and effort. When writing, I prefer a declarative style, focusing on efficiency and simplicity. On platforms like Slack, I maintain a more informal tone and do not expect immediate responses.
For more on my communication style, see Amazon Writing Style Tip.
Autonomy is important to me. I support and guide as needed but encourage team members to build their decision-making muscles. I use the RACI model to communicate priorities and objectives, ensuring clear accountability and responsibility.
I seek alignment, not consensus. Respectful dissent is welcome, as it often leads to better outcomes. Once a decision is made, I fully support it. A healthy leadership team thrives on alignment despite differences.
As a leader, my role is to serve my team, peers, and leadership. I focus on:
- Meeting job expectations
- Mentoring and coaching for success
- Setting clear expectations
- Fostering a "yes" mindset
- Promoting DevOps principles
- Identifying the best outcomes for the business and my team
- Recruiting talented engineers and leaders
My mandate is to provide air cover and equip engineers with the necessary tools and guidance.
Here are some projects that showcase my work:
- Gen3 Cloud SaaS Platform - Multi/Single tenant
- Bastion Platform
- DevOps Principles - Document outlining the core principles I advocate.
I'm always open to discussions and collaborations. Feel free to reach out:
- Email: william.winslow@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: Bill Winslow
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I look forward to connecting and exploring ways we can work together.