I thrive on re-engineering human teams with the reliability principles I honed at Google. My passion is helping tech managers escape 'hero mode' to build resilient, deeply satisfied teams where work feels purposeful.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed and applied principles of Team Reliability Engineering, drawing from extensive experience at Google.
Focuses on re-engineering human teams for resilience and deep satisfaction using proprietary frameworks.
Helps new tech managers transform into resilient leaders by reducing operational toil and building robust teams.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Tech Operations
Spent formative years at Google as a Technical Solutions Engineer and later a Program Manager, deeply involved in systems engineering and operational excellence.
✦ Site Reliability Engineering
✦ Technical Solutions
✦ Program Management
Pioneering Team Development
Transitioned into a role as a Cloud Program Manager & TeamDev Consultant at Google, applying engineering principles to human team dynamics.
✦ Team Development
✦ Consulting
✦ Cloud Programs
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Founded BrianKHaney LLC, focusing on coaching and consulting to help tech managers build resilient, high-performing teams using the Team Reliability Engineering framework.
✦ Founder
✦ Team Reliability Engineering
✦ Leadership Coaching
💪🏻 Superpowers
From Hero Mode to Resilience
Transitioning managers from sole problem-solvers to architects of robust teams.
✦ Re-engineer roles for built-in redundancy and support.
✦ Foster psychological safety for open communication.
✦ Shift focus from reactive firefighting to proactive value delivery.
Engineering Human Reliability
Applying Site Reliability Engineering principles to team performance.
✦ Diagnose human infrastructure for hidden bottlenecks.
✦ Implement TRE framework for self-healing teams.
✦ Reduce management toil through systematic re-engineering.
Cultivating Deep Satisfaction
Creating environments where work is intrinsically rewarding.
✦ Align roles with team members' sense of purpose.
✦ Ensure meaningful contributions are recognized.
✦ Build teams that thrive on accomplishment.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new frameworks for scalable team resilience.
✦ Connecting with leaders facing similar managerial challenges.
✦ Discovering innovative approaches to team effectiveness and satisfaction.
I can help with
✦ Guide new tech managers to overcome the 'single point of failure' feeling.
✦ Help teams become more self-healing and collaborative.
✦ Assist in designing resilient team structures and processes.
I would love your help on
✦ Share experiences with unique team-building challenges.
✦ Connect with individuals exploring organizational psychology.
✦ Discuss strategies for fostering innovation within established structures.