Learn with So Nerdy!
Embrace your inner nerd with our fun, engaging educational courses designed to make learning an adventure.
Meet Our Lecturer
The passionate educator behind So Nerdy!
Dima Maleev
Lecturer, Engineering Leadership @ Agoda
Hello! Super happy to welcome you on this platform!
I'm a Associate Director of Engineering at Agoda, and honestly-I'm just a huge nerd about engineering management. With over a decade spent building and leading tech teams, I've figured out that managing engineers isn't about code, it's about people.
During my journey-learning (and sometimes struggling!) to become a better leader - I've realized how crucial it is to share experiences. That's exactly why I've created this engineering management course: to help fellow nerds navigate the jump from engineer to manager without all the stress and confusion.
At So Nerdy, I'll break down real-world engineering management into simple, practical tips and stories. No buzzwords, no jargon-just clear advice on how to lead teams, build trust, and level up your career. Let's make engineering management less mysterious, more fun, and definitely nerdy together!
Who Is This For?
Our courses are designed for curious minds of all backgrounds.
ICs and Tech Leads
ICs and Tech Leads who are interested in developing their career in the engineering management track.
Engineering Managers
Engineering Managers who are interested in improving their skills and knowledge in engineering management.
Lifelong Learners
Anyone with a passion for learning and a desire to embrace their inner nerd.
Our Curriculum
Explore our comprehensive course offerings designed to make learning fun and engaging.
A complete journey from individual contributor to engineering leader
Engineering Management Role As It Is
- Do we Really need a Manager?
- From IC to Management
- What is People Management?
- Why is People Management hard?
- What are the Responsibilities?
- Switching from Maker to Manager
- Leading Tech Organizations
- EM as a Technical Person
Leadership
- Understanding Leadership in Engineering
- Leadership vs Management
- Core Leadership Qualities
- Effective Communication Skills
- Leading High-Performance Teams
- Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving
- Development and Mentorship
- What makes a bad leader
Team Management
- How to Treat Your Team?
- Understanding Team Performance Management
- Team Performance States
- How to Build a Perfect Team Size?
- Building a Vision for Your Team
- Staff Meetings and How to Get Max From It
Managing Individuals
- 1:1 Meetings
- Development Conversations
- Setting Goals and Expectations
- How to Build Relationships with Your Reports
- Difficult Employees Types
- Difficult Conversations and Handling Conflict
- Letting People Go
Feedback
- Importance of Feedback
- Delivering Effective Feedback
- Building a Feedback-Friendly Culture
Performance Management
- Performance Management - Tracking Employee Performance
- Managing Underperformance
- Managing High Performance
People Outside of Your Team
- Stakeholders Management
- Building Your Career
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Emotional Intelligence
Building an Engineering Organization
- Culture: Building Internal Culture
- Hiring
- Onboarding
Technology Management
- RFC - Request for Comments
- Architecture Review
- Build / Buy / Migrate
- Roadmap Planning
- OKR / KPIs - Measuring Success
Self-Care
- What is Self-care and Why is it Required?
- Protecting Your Own Calendar
- Physical and Mental Self Care
- Kill Your Hero - Stop Killing Yourself at Work!
Course Details
10 hours of content
Video lectures
Beginner to Advanced
Pricing
It is now your turn to become a Successful Leader
Free Package
Get a taste of our engineering management course with selected free content.
FEATURES INCLUDED:
The Core Package
Complete access to all course modules for 1 year for learning at your own pace.
FEATURES INCLUDED:
The Community Package
or split pay w/ 2 monthly payments
Everything in Core plus exclusive community access and direct mentorship opportunities.
FEATURES INCLUDED:
Community Feedback
See what our community members are saying about So Nerdy!
Really loved the quality of the videos and materials - super clear and well-structured. The course helped me connect the dots and get a real sense of what the EM role is about from a first-hand perspective. My favorite part was the section on building engineering teams, with modern management insights coming in a close second; both offered timely and thought-provoking insights. A great pick if you're growing into more technical or leadership responsibilities.
Olha Pylyptsiv
Product/Project Manager at CoreWillSoft
The course left a very positive impression. First of all, I liked the online and asynchronous format — it allowed me to go through the material at a convenient time. The lectures are short, to the point, without fluff, and complemented by live sessions and Q&A. What I found especially valuable was getting familiar with the core principles and terminology of engineering management used in large companies. This helped me better structure my knowledge and bring those practices into our small team. Even though I'm not an EM, I felt how understanding the terminology improved my effectiveness as a Tech Lead and Principal Technologist. The course also served as a guide for preparing for interviews and writing my resume for Engineering Manager roles. But the most valuable part — is the community. We're still active in a shared chat with over 100 participants, and we do weekly calls. Many of us are now working in Big Tech (FAANG) in L5–L6 roles or as Engineering Managers. It's inspiring and confirms: the course was truly useful.I recommend it to anyone who wants to grow as a leader — regardless of your formal title.
Sergii Pashko
Principal Technologist at Windmill Digital
All the essential information about engineering management is delivered in a short, clear, and structured way. After each topic, you immediately grasp the fundamentals and get materials for deeper learning — extra slides, books, or links to useful resources. The biggest value is the community: you meet like-minded people who share their experience and knowledge. Thanks to that, the learning doesn't stop when the course ends — you keep discovering new ideas and opportunities for growth.
Anton Medvediev
Senior Flutter Developer at Efigence
The course is well-structured and provides a solid foundation for growth in the EM direction. All the core areas of the craft were covered – and even a bit more. I definitely recommend it for people who have just started managing others or have one to two years of experience (or want to become EMs). For experienced EMs, it might feel a bit too basic.
Roman Andriichyk
Engineering Manager at Fiverr
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