Donato Perconti
I build and lead teams that ship high-quality product with strong architecture, reliability, and fast iteration.
Head of Engineering and engineering leader specializing in minimalist engineering organization, mentorship, and coaching. Expert in scaling engineering teams for Series A startups, with deep focus on engineering practices and technical excellence. Over 10 years of experience building high-performing teams that deliver business-aligned products through purpose-driven innovation.
Featured projects
A few case studies showing how I think, what I shipped, and how I build systems that scale.
Deb — smart debt management
Debt management with cash-flow clarity, interest analysis, and payoff strategies.
- Built core data model for accounts, debts, and payoff planning
- Implemented analytics primitives for cash-flow-aware debt views
- Designed an iteration loop for strategy recommendations
TrunkMatch — marketplace matching + queueing for hand-me-downs
A marketplace for kids' hand-me-downs, matched by age, size, and family needs.
- Implemented matching primitives around sizes, age, and fit
- Designed a queueing model to prioritize best matches fairly
- Built seller workflows for listing trunks quickly
With Light — DBT tools + guided AI coaching
A DBT-first emotional wellness product: fast tracking, personalized skill recommendations, and guided exercises.
- Designed a modular architecture for skills + guided exercises
- Built a reliable content pipeline for DBT tools and in-app guidance
- Shipped UX flows optimized for low-friction emotional check-ins
Products and teams
A selection of products I’ve built and companies I’ve worked with.
Execution & Delivery
Roadmaps that move, releases that land, and clarity that keeps teams aligned.
Team Leadership
Hiring, coaching, and creating an environment where engineers do their best work.
Architecture & Reliability
Systems designed for maintainability, observability, and dependable performance.
I believe in minimalist engineering organization—systems that are simple, effective, and purpose-driven. Complexity is the enemy of scale.
Mentorship and coaching are fundamental to building teams that operate independently. I invest deeply in developing people, not just managing them.
Technical excellence comes from consistent practices. I focus on building systems that enable teams to deliver quality work sustainably.
Want to chat?
I’m actively interviewing. If you’re hiring an Engineering Manager, I’d love to connect.