Mads E. — Director of Engineering
Hi—I’m Mads, and I believe serious work doesn’t require losing your humanity—or your sense of humor. I specialize in delivery, where I turn ambitious strategies into scalable, soul-filled systems—structured enough to work, flexible enough to breathe. I thrive where clarity meets chaos, documentation is a love language, and a sarcastic meme can land harder than a powerpoint. 💡 What lights me up: • Human-centered leadership—mentorship with memes, curiosity-led conflict navigation, influence without authority • Sustainable systems—build what scales, document what matters, leave room for nuance • Intentional AI: experimenting with tools that save time, not replace thought • Real work-life integration—because life lessons shape how we build and lead Also: I love trivia, rely on spell-check like it’s my sidekick, and once built an onboarding system entirely in Google Suite powered by sheer stubbornness. Let’s connect if you want to lead with heart, build with brains, or wrangle chaos without losing your sparkle. ✨
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in educational program management with a focus on operational efficiency and team development.
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Experience: 14 yrs
Skills
- Program Management
- People Management
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Event Production
- Web Content Writing
- Social Media Marketing
- Communication
Career Highlights
- Expert in transforming strategies into scalable systems.
- Proven track record in improving team efficiency and retention.
- Strong advocate for human-centered leadership and real work-life integration.
Work Experience
General Assembly
Director of Program Operations & Student Success (1 yr 3 mos)
Senior Manager, Program Operations (2 yrs)
US, Manager, Program Operations (11 mos)
ERG Communication & PR Lead - Women@ (1 yr 4 mos)
Code Grow Mentee (4 mos)
Program Manager (3 yrs)
Marketing Associate (11 mos)
Front Line Associate (9 mos)
MI3B Fabrications LLC
Operational Director (2 yrs 9 mos)
The Adecco Group
International Future Leaders (IFL) Delegate (1 yr 8 mos)
Getting Smart
Digital Media Associate (Contract) (1 yr 2 mos)
Washington State Senate
Communications Intern (3 mos)
The Sidekick Collective
Marketing & Visual Design Intern (2 yrs)
Quadrant 45
Event Producer (Contract) (8 yrs)
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at University of Washington Tacoma
General Studies at Boise State University