Frieder Mack serves as the Principal Backend Engineer at Al Jazeera Media Network, where he has made significant strides in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the backend engineering team. With a strong sense of task ownership, Frieder has successfully combined multiple smaller teams into...
Frieder Mack serves as the Principal Backend Engineer at Al Jazeera Media Network, where he has made significant strides in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the backend engineering team. With a strong sense of task ownership, Frieder has successfully combined multiple smaller teams into a cohesive Backend Engineering Team of 14 engineers, fostering collaboration and innovation. His leadership has been pivotal in revamping the entire development process, which includes streamlining product owner involvement, refining requirements gathering, establishing robust development standards, and optimizing deployment patterns.
Under Frieder’s guidance, the team has implemented a standard triage process that enhances the workflow between engineering and quality assurance (QE) colleagues, ensuring that feedback loops are not only established but also effectively utilized. This initiative has led to improved product quality and faster turnaround times, ultimately driving projects on a successful trajectory.
Frieder’s expertise spans a variety of technologies and methodologies, including C#, ASP.NET, and mobile applications, which he leverages to deliver high-quality digital solutions. His background in mobile marketing and online advertising complements his technical skills, allowing him to approach backend engineering with a holistic view of the digital landscape. As a committed professional, Frieder adapts seamlessly to evolving technologies and roles, consistently providing value to both his team and the broader organization. His work at Al Jazeera Media Network exemplifies his dedication to excellence in backend engineering and his ability to lead teams toward achieving ambitious goals in a fast-paced media environment.
