About Wayne and His Work
Wayne Haber is an engineering executive and servant leader focused on shipping meaningful products, growing people, and building high-performing organizations. He also works hands-on with Agentic AI in both product and engineering contexts, using it in production to ship real features and improve how teams design, build, and operate software.
Wayne blogs on engineering leadership, technology, servant leadership, and data visualization. He is highly recommended by those who have worked with him.
I’ve also gone paragliding, jumped out of a plane, bungee jumped five times, and done a zero-gravity flight. What’s next? Not sure…yet.I’ve also gone paragliding, jumped out of a plane, bungee jumped five times, and done a zero-gravity flight. What’s next? Not sure…yet.
Fix the system, and the technology follows
The post emphasizes the importance of automated controls over manual ones, particularly during high-pressure situations. It suggests prioritizing fixes based on their reliance on human oversight. Additionally, effective prioritization involves deferring tasks while ensuring clear ownership, highlighting that addressing people and process issues is crucial before technology solutions can be implemented.
Four Lessons From a Week on a New Platform
Wayne’s reflections on lessons learned from a week focused on a new AI platform, emphasizing the importance of understanding team ownership over technical details. Key insights stress that user behavior drives tool adoption and that effective feedback should cultivate a culture of proactive problem-solving. Ultimately, technology is secondary to the human systems involved.
