Hi, I'm Tim Cheadle.
I’m an engineering and product leader with 25 years of experience leading teams and solving problems that matter.
I was an early SRE at Google, led Shopify’s global shipping platform, and co-founded Simple, a public health app serving more than 6 million patients. I help companies move fast, build trust, and make software that's solid and human.
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I write about engineering and product, how to lead with skill and build with soul. Hard-earned lessons from the field, shared every week or two.
Don't let crisis become a compass
Crunch time feels productive. It also reveals problems hiding in plain sight.
What my resume didn't say
Finding a job is about telling your story. I’ve spent the last four months telling the wrong one. Here’s what I’ve learned.
Getting back to work
After a break, I'm ready to get to work. Learn more about me and how I might help your team.
Creating your future life
Reflecting on building the life you want is challenging. These simple lists helped me start answering big questions.
How to work with me
As a part of onboarding at Binti, new hires are expected to work on a "user guide", a short document that offers guidance on how each person likes to work. It includes things like communication styles, preferences about feedback, and a little about them as a whole person.
Remembering your stories
Interviewing for senior roles is often more about storytelling than showing off technical expertise. Knowing what stories to tell is half the battle.
Hosting Ghost on PikaPods + Cloudflare
When I rebuilt my website, I wanted to use something simple that allowed me to easily publish my thoughts without a lot of technical work. Sure, I could have built it myself, but that's time I didn't want to spend. Fortunately, I found Ghost. To get
Forty one
I’m learning that my forties may be my most fulfilling years yet.
Which job should I take?
A clear way to evaluate and score job offers with a focus on what matters.
