Swan Htet

Building reliable systems and effective engineering teams.

I’m Swan, a Lead Engineer with 6 years of experience, including 3 years leading engineers in remote startup and small-company environments. I work closely with business stakeholders to turn requirements into clear technical direction and dependable delivery.

My focus is simple: build maintainable systems, improve team effectiveness, and create an environment where engineers can grow and take ownership.

How I Lead Engineering

Clarity Before Execution

I work to ensure requirements are well understood and thoughtfully broken down before development begins. Clear direction reduces unnecessary rework and builds team confidence.

Maintainable Systems

I favor straightforward, well-structured architectures that teams can evolve safely over time rather than solutions that add unnecessary complexity.

Predictable Delivery

I prioritize realistic planning and steady execution. Sustainable pace and transparency are more valuable than short bursts of reactive development.

Engineer Growth

I support engineers in developing ownership and independent problem-solving, not just completing assigned tasks.

Business Alignment

Technical decisions are made with business context in mind, considering cost, risk, and long-term impact.

Experience & Responsibility

I operate at the intersection of hands-on engineering, team leadership, and business collaboration in small, fast-moving environments.

Scope of Experience

6 years in professional software engineering
3 years leading engineering efforts in startup and small-company settings
Remote collaboration with Singapore-based teams

Team & Hiring

Led small engineering teams (2–4 engineers)
Mentored 16+ engineers and interns across multiple engagement cycles
Conducted 100+ technical and behavioral interviews
Contributed to hiring decisions and performance development

System Ownership

Owned and evolved a business-critical ERP platform supporting daily operations
Responsible for architectural direction and long-term technical decisions
Translated cross-functional business requirements into structured, deliverable features
Maintained reliability for both internal workflows and customer-facing systems

Technical Foundation

Architecture & System Design

I define system boundaries, API contracts, and data models that can support evolving business requirements without unnecessary complexity.

Backend Oversight

I guide backend implementation primarily in Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript, reviewing design decisions and contributing hands-on when deeper technical work is required.

End-to-End Awareness

While backend-focused, I maintain visibility across frontend and integration layers to ensure cohesive feature delivery and clear ownership.

Engineering Standards

I establish practical code review, documentation, and delivery practices that improve system stability and reduce operational risk.