Speaker Kit
Everything You Need to Book Me
Thank you for considering me for your event. Below you'll find bios, photos, topics, and technical requirements to help with your planning.
Biography
Short Bio
~50 wordsDima Maleev is an Associate Director of Engineering at Agoda with 20 years of experience in tech. He runs one of the most popular technology YouTube channels in Ukraine, founded the So Nerdy! Engineering Management School, and speaks internationally about engineering leadership and team building.
Long Bio
~150 wordsDima Maleev is an Associate Director of Engineering at Agoda, where he leads teams building products used by millions of travelers worldwide. With over 20 years in the tech industry, Dima has developed deep expertise in engineering leadership, team scaling, and organizational development. Beyond his corporate role, Dima is a passionate advocate for knowledge sharing in the engineering community. He runs one of the most popular technology YouTube channels in Ukraine, reaching over 100,000 subscribers with content about software engineering and management. He founded the So Nerdy! Engineering Management School and regularly writes about leadership on Substack. Dima has delivered 50+ talks at conferences and corporate events worldwide, covering topics from engineering team leadership to technical career development. His talks combine practical insights from real-world experience with engaging storytelling that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Photos
High-resolution photos available for event promotion and marketing materials.






Speaking Topics
I speak on these topics but can also customize presentations for your audience's specific needs.
Engineering Team Leadership
Building and scaling high-performing engineering teams
IC to Manager Transition
Navigating the journey from Individual Contributor to Engineering Manager
Technical Career Development
Growing your career in tech - both IC and management tracks
Building Engineering Culture
Creating environments where engineers thrive and innovate
Performance Management
Effective feedback, growth conversations, and team development
Content Creation for Tech Professionals
Building your personal brand through YouTube, writing, and speaking
Session Formats
Keynote
30-45 min
Inspiring talks for large audiences
Workshop
2-4 hours
Interactive hands-on sessions
Webinar
45-60 min
Online presentations with Q&A
Panel
Flexible
Discussions and fireside chats
Technical Requirements
Presentation Setup
- • HDMI or USB-C connection for MacBook
- • Presentation clicker/remote
- • Confidence monitor (preferred)
- • Slides in 16:9 format
Audio/Video
- • Lavalier or headset microphone
- • Stage lighting
- • Recording permission (please discuss)
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Interested in having me speak at your conference, corporate event, or podcast? I'd love to hear about your event and discuss how I can contribute.
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