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Tiffany Conroy

→ Email Tiffany tiffany.conroy@gmail.com
→ Meet with Tiffany +49 176 32578373
→ View on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/tconroy/

I have 20+ years of experience working hands-on across software development, product management, and design. I love cleaning up messes, refactoring, streamlining, and troubleshooting systems of all kinds. My flexibility, pragmatism, and wide experience opens up the solution space I explore and the tools I employ. I operate with high ethical standards for mutual respect, equity, and empathy.

I’m looking to work with engineering organizations of 50 people and under, and especially those where organizational or technological evolution is needed.

Professional Experience

zolar GmbH – Dec 2023–June 2025

When I joined zolar, it was focused on selling and installing residential PV systems through third-party installers. As the energy transition proved to be driven by these local players, zolar pivoted to a SaaS model—offering an AI-powered platform to the very installers it once contracted.

AI Squad Lead

  • Led a small, agile AI-focused team developing smart features for a SaaS platform supporting solar installation professionals.
  • The platform evolved from a prior internal tool into a standalone, AI-powered solution streamlining project management from customer acquisition through to installation.

Principal Process Product Strategist

  • Integrated product thinking into process improvement initiatives, translating operational challenges into internal software tools.
  • Promoted modern product practices across technology and operations teams.

Sole Proprietor – Since January 2025

Engineering Leadership Coach

  • Provide professional coaching for engineering managers and leaders, both 1:1 and for groups.

Laminar – Sep 2022 – Dec 2024

Co-founder – Coach and Consultant

  • Designed and delivered bespoke programmes of support to accelerate the delivery in software teams through pairing, workshops, and individual coaching.
  • Provided professional coaching for engineering managers and leaders

SoundCloud – 2011-2022

Working across software development, product management and design, I repeatedly defined my own role and tackled business-critical problems, and was a sought-after consultant for many initiatives. As a cultural leader, I shaped SoundCloud’s inclusive work environment.

2020-2022: VP of Engineering, Growth & Commerce

  • Drove strategic technical changes to support international expansion, data-driven growth, and targeted marketing.
  • Evolved hiring and promotion processes for fairness and efficiency.
  • Steered and represented the Engineering Leadership Team during leadership upheaval.
  • Ultimately led 100+ people in 12 teams delivering customer-facing products.

2017-2019: Engineering Director, Payments & Marketing Tech

  • Rebuilt the business-critical Payments Team post layoffs, and grew it from 2 to 10 people.
  • Led the stabilization of the team’s multi-platform tech stack, reducing faults and eliminating reporting delays.
  • Launched two new subscription products, introduced 3D Secure, and expanded currencies and payment methods.
  • Reduced involuntary churn by 15% with data-driven initiatives.
  • Defined and built out Marketing Tech team.

2015-2017: Product Manager & Tech Lead, Authentication

  • Created the Sign-in Team to modernize and simplify the authentication user experience and tech stack.
  • Was Product Manager and in-house consultant for authentication, authorization, and other security topics.
  • Brought single sign-on to the soundcloud.com domain, and implemented novel security features and sign-in methods.
  • Increased sign up rates by 20% with data-driven initiatives.

2011-2015: Developer — Tech Lead — Product Manager — UX & Product Designer

  • PM, designer, and lead developer of SoundCloud’s user administration system, which became an indispensable tool for diagnosing and solving end-user issues.
  • Built self-serve tools for customer support that reduced case resolution times from days to minutes.
  • Extended SoundCloud’s microservices and core systems with auditable administrative functionality.
  • Designed and implemented all three sides (uploader, rightsholder, backoffice) of SoundCloud’s content dispute resolution flow, with a focus on fast and fair resolutions.

Professional Experience (Continued)

klug newmedia – 2008-2011

Web Application Developer – UX Designer

Direct Energy Essential Home Services – 2007

Continuous Improvement Analyst

E-Gate Communications Inc. – 2006-2007

Web Application Developer — Web Designer

Canadian Community Newspapers Association – 2003-2006

Information Systems Coordinator

JDS Uniphase Corp. / E-TEK Dynamics – 2000-2001

Engineering Research and Development Intern

Education

University of Toronto – 2002

Bachelor of Applied Science, Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering

Testimonials

Tiffany is one of the few engineering leaders who have a very deep product and tech perspective.

— Vice President of Operations

Tiffany is an inspiration and a role model for me from the first moment I met her and I am so happy I had her as my manager.

— Engineering Manager

Tiffany’s coaching was on point. She took the lead whenever necessary without taking away the work I was supposed to do. I felt a lot more confident about handling similar situations more autonomously in the future.

— Engineering Manager

Tiffany is a great communicator. She is very relatable and spreads good vibes in every encounter. At the same time she challenges assumptions and quickly finds a precise summary for what someone meant to say. She always does so in an inclusive and supportive way, enabling others.

— Engineering Manager