@Ian.ae

Ian Macleod brings technical leadership experience from Google, Amazon, and Microsoft to his current role as Senior Staff Engineer at Vercel, where he shapes developer tooling and Next.js infrastructure. His engineering focus spans full-stack web development, product systems architecture, and building creator-centric platforms. His career trajectory from self-taught programmer to staff-level engineer informs his approach to technical decision-making and team leadership. His technical writing covers concrete aspects of software engineering career development, drawing from his firsthand experience shipping products at major technology companies. The content addresses specific challenges in technical interviews, staff-level engineering responsibilities, and practical implementation of web development tools. His blog emphasizes actionable insights for developers navigating career advancement in large tech organizations. Beyond software engineering, Macleod maintains professional involvement in the hospitality industry through Alibi Bar & Lounge in Cambridge. His work spans web development tools, user interface design, and technical infrastructure. His background combines hands-on product development with strategic technical leadership across consumer and developer-facing platforms.