--- title: "Shawn Axsom (@shawnaxsom) | Hashnode" description: "Director of Engineering at Docker. Read the latest articles by Shawn Axsom on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@shawnaxsom" --- @shawnaxsom # Shawn Axsom @shawnaxsom · Indiana, US · Joined March 2022 Director of Engineering at Docker [Website](http://heretohelp.social/) ### [Condensing a year of growth into January - 2024](https://practicallyleading.dev/condensing-a-year-of-growth-into-january-2024?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) You can change quickly, in ways you never thought possible - the approach I used 9 min read · [practicallyleading.dev](https://practicallyleading.dev/condensing-a-year-of-growth-into-january-2024?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 4, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/condensing-a-year-of-growth-into-january-2024/65c0173d7560731540881de9) ### [The Ideal Engineering Team](https://practicallyleading.dev/the-ideal-engineering-team?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Envisioning and nurturing ideal team composition and teamwork, as enacted by the Director of Engineering at Docker 10 min read · [practicallyleading.dev](https://practicallyleading.dev/the-ideal-engineering-team?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [8](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-ideal-engineering-team/6249d0644b4dde0dc0be8a9d) [Apr 3, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-ideal-engineering-team/6249d0644b4dde0dc0be8a9d) ### [On the Craft of Engineering Management](https://practicallyleading.dev/on-the-craft-of-engineering-management?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Understanding the profession, and whether it's the right path for you 12 min read · [practicallyleading.dev](https://practicallyleading.dev/on-the-craft-of-engineering-management?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/on-the-craft-of-engineering-management/62408ab71d48eab74388eb3b) [Mar 27, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/on-the-craft-of-engineering-management/62408ab71d48eab74388eb3b) ### [Building your Engineering Management Craft in the Community](https://practicallyleading.dev/building-your-engineering-management-craft-in-the-community?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The State of Affairs of Engineering Management Engineering Management is ripe for growth as a craft. After a decade of leadership, I've felt mostly alone. For such a people-focused profession, it's a surprise that I see more community engagement from... 6 min read · [practicallyleading.dev](https://practicallyleading.dev/building-your-engineering-management-craft-in-the-community?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [5](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-your-engineering-management-craft-in-the-community/62374dcd8e4fae3f767df7f6) [Mar 20, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-your-engineering-management-craft-in-the-community/62374dcd8e4fae3f767df7f6) ### [The Big List of Engineering Management Resources - March 2022](https://practicallyleading.dev/the-big-list-of-engineering-management-resources-march-2022?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) My Inspirations Now as a Director of Engineering at Docker, I’ve been doing some type of engineering leadership for the last decade. I have learned from the best over the years, and many resources have shaped who I am and philosophies for how I lead.... 7 min read · [practicallyleading.dev](https://practicallyleading.dev/the-big-list-of-engineering-management-resources-march-2022?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [6](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-big-list-of-engineering-management-resources-march-2022/622e382adf08b9b8234197f3) [Mar 13, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-big-list-of-engineering-management-resources-march-2022/622e382adf08b9b8234197f3)