Hi, I’m Samúel Jón Gunnarsson – Technical and Empathic Leader

With over a decade of experience in engineering leadership, I’ve had the privilege of leading high-performing teams working within infrastructure, developer experience, security and technical consultancy. My approach to leadership is rooted in empathy and servant leadership – empowering my teams to thrive, grow, and innovate. I try to lead by example whenever I can.

I’m passionate about building systems that not only scale but also enable others to excel. Collaboration, trust, and a focus on outcomes are at the heart of how I lead. Whether it’s working on cloud-native infrastructure, driving digital transformation, or advocating for open-source technologies, my goal is to create environments where both people and technology can flourish.

Leadership Highlights

  • Team Empowerment: I believe in nurturing talented individuals and giving them the support they need to succeed. My focus is on enabling teams to deliver their best work by removing obstacles and aligning outcomes with strategic goals.
  • Servant Leadership: At the core of my philosophy is the idea that leadership is about serving those you lead. I guide teams through challenges while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Tech Expertise: With deep expertise in open-source, Linux/Unix environments, and automation, I ensure that the systems my teams build are robust, scalable, and future-proof.

Skills

Here you can find part of my aquired skills throughout my career if I try to summarise them in a list.

1. Leadership & People Management

  • Team Building & Unification
  • Collaborative & Servant Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management & Conflict Resolution

2. Organizational Change & Collaboration

  • Cultural Integration & Change Management
  • Cross-Cultural Communication & Adaptability
  • Organizational Agility

3. Agile Methodologies & Digital Transformation

  • Agile Methodologies & Digital Transformation

4. Technical Expertise

  • IT Management, DevOps & Automation
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Cloud-Native Development
  • Platform & SRE Engineering practices

5. Strategic Thinking

  • Systems Thinking
  • Product Thinking
  • Platform Thinking