Engineering Leadership Consulting

Helping Engineering Teams Thrive

With 20+ years of experience in engineering leadership, I offer consulting services to help organizations build stronger, more effective teams and improve engineering operations.

Erik Summerfield

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Compelling Work Environments: Formality in Processes vs. AI

Analyzing the balance between formal processes and AI integration in modern work environments. A deep dive into how organizations can effectively combine structured approaches with innovative AI solutions.

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"As an experienced manager and leader, this program has been an invaluable addition to my toolkit. The combination of weekly cohort sessions, daily guided practice, and community support created the perfect environment for developing sustainable coaching habits. For leaders at any stage seeking meaningful growth in their management approach, this course delivers exceptional value and practical skills you'll use immediately."
Sierra Alvis Robinson Brand & Communications Executive

Featured Services

Agile in Action

Transform your team's Agile practice from routine ceremonies into real, measurable improvements. Two-week embedded observation followed by guided implementation.

  • Expert process observation
  • Guided retrospectives
  • Custom improvement plan
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Ad-hoc Consulting

Flexible engineering leadership support when you need it. Get expert guidance for your specific challenges through one-off consultations or ongoing weekly support.

  • Technical architecture review
  • Process optimization
  • Team structure guidance
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Coaching Habit Course

Learn the essential skills of effective coaching. This course provides practical tools and techniques for developing your coaching abilities.

  • Proven coaching framework
  • Interactive workshops
  • Practical application
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Free Consultation

Start with a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your challenges and explore how we can work together to improve your engineering processes.

  • Discuss your challenges
  • Explore potential solutions
  • Plan next steps
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Start with a Free Consultation

Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your challenges and see how I can help improve your engineering processes.

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Experience

Remote Team Leadership

  • 10+ years managing distributed teams across 8 time zones
  • Led engineering oversight for 20+ concurrent projects
  • Successfully merged teams with zero attrition

Agile Excellence

  • Led enterprise-level agile teams for RedHat, Johnson & Johnson
  • Pioneered AI/ML-assisted development practices
  • Developed OpenPublic Drupal distribution

Coaching Impact

  • Developed 20% of company leadership through coaching programs
  • Founded guild system supporting 20+ active guilds
  • Increased peer feedback engagement by 50%

Thought Leadership

  • Conference speaker on agile and team leadership
  • Featured guest on industry podcasts
  • Created cross-department collaboration initiatives

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Ready to transform your engineering processes? Let's discuss how I can help.

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