Alev Yildirim is a seasoned Software Engineering Manager working at Google, based in London, with over 15 years of experience at top tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, Yelp, and General Electric. As a visionary leader, Alev excels in driving engineering excellence and has a proven track record in leadership, team development, coaching, technical expertise and diversity & Inclusion. Her diverse skill set includes building well functioning teams, growing individuals, technical program management, agile methodology, software architecture & design, and cross-functional collaboration. A dedicated advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Alev exemplifies these principles in her leadership roles, fostering a culture of belonging and accountability and continues to make impactful contributions to the field of software engineering.