Curtis Allen
Curtis is a Senior Staff Engineer at Slack.
I’m a Principal Engineer at Slack, where I’ve worked on the initial team that built Workflow Builder. I’ve since worked on rebuilding the Slack Developer Platform from the ground up. Before Slack, I’ve worked in education, financial, and government sectors, typically specializing in infrastructure and automation.
The altitude slider: Knowing when to dive into code vs. drive the strategy
Practical cues and rituals that help senior ICs oscillate between architectural vision and hands-on execution.
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How to become a staff+ engineer
What do you need to be able to demonstrate to get promoted to a staff engineer?
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The four habits of highly effective teams
The secrets behind successful engineering teams
