# Bala Muthiah

> Director of Engineering at Lyft

Director of Engineering at Lyft, leading high-performing teams to deliver scalable solutions and drive product innovation. 

With over a decade in engineering leadership, I have a proven track record in nurturing talent, scaling engineering teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Board Advisor at Defy Ventures and Mentor at GrowthMentor, guiding startups through growth and product strategy. 

Co-Founder of disrpt.io, advising early-stage startups on building diverse teams and creating social impact.

Former Engineering Manager at SAP SuccessFactors, scaling teams by 3x and delivering key products like Candidate Relationship Management. 

Experienced in mentoring, technical strategy, and product development for emerging and enterprise-level companies.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Building and scaling engineering teams
✔️ Leadership development and team culture
✔️ Product development & innovation
✔️ Technical strategy for startups
✔️ Navigating early-stage fundraising
✔️ Developing scalable SaaS solutions
✔️ Mentoring and coaching for growth

I’m passionate about empowering teams and helping startups build impactful products and cultures. Looking forward to collaborating!

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $150.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/BalaMuthiah)
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