Round Table

Standing Up Teams Amid Strategy Shifts

Abraham Velazquez
Director of Engineering @ Dropbox
September 11
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Table 3

Summary

Change is inevitable, but how leaders respond determines whether teams thrive or stumble. Market pivots, new technologies, and shifting customer needs often require standing up new teams quickly, all while ensuring existing ones stay focused and effective. In this session, we’ll dig into the realities of making tough organizational decisions, balancing limited resources, and defining crisp charters for new teams without losing sight of critical KTLO work that keeps the business running. We’ll share practices for rallying engineers around new missions, maintaining morale, and ensuring continuity during times of upheaval. Whether you’ve been through a reorg, a pivot, or a bet-the-company moment, this conversation will surface practical insights for leading through strategy shifts with clarity and confidence.

Speakers

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Abraham Velazquez
Director of Engineering @ Dropbox

Abraham is Director of Engineering at Dropbox, where he leads six product engineering teams focused on building the Dropbox for Business product experiences. He also has set strategic and technical direction to unblock critical milestones for multiple company-wide initiatives, supporting go-to-market plans and launching new products. Passionate about engineering culture and organizational effectiveness, Abraham has also led efforts in hiring, talent management, and agile adoption across Dropbox, helping teams thrive and deliver impact at scale.