It's only really in the last year, maybe two, that I've become comfortable with this being my role. I'm a jack of all trades, so I fill in the gaps within my t

It's only really in the last year, maybe two, that I've become comfortable with this being my role. I'm a jack of all trades, so I fill in the gaps within my team. About as much of my job is about ensuring everyone else on the team is able to be their most productive, as it is applying my skills and experience to a project of my own. Sometimes that means working with engineers in my team directly on stuff, or acting as a sounding board. Other times that's getting involved in certain meetings to be able to present a more detailed technical response, and potentially head things off at the pass. As I've learned to take a step back from things, I can see just how much my influence has effect within the group. I do still love getting my hands dirty, I love solving problems. I've no intention of ever stepping away from that kind of work. I don't really have to, either, even with the seniority.