I am a software development manager that rose through the ranks over the years. I lead by example, practical in my design choices, leery of "cool" fads and prefer "simple" over "clever". I have built teams, provided mentoring and career path to junior developers, kept excitement going on long running projects and consistently delivered working software throughout my career. Most importantly, I play the role of the owner -- I feel a sense of ownership for the project and do whatever is necessary to overcome any hurdles in its path