Kieran Cormack

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Director of Engineering at Zipline

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Kieran Cormack is a full-stack technical leader and Director of Engineering at Zipline with expertise in B2B SaaS, AWS services, and Product Led Growth. He focuses on cultivating high-functioning teams through servant leadership. His background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a web development bootcamp at Lighthouse Labs.

Outside of his direct technical responsibilities, Kieran is passionate about mentoring and coaching, creating environments of high psychological safety through empathy and transparency. He believes this approach makes personal and team development both fun and rewarding, indicating a deep commitment to the people he leads.

Kieran successfully transitioned from a Bachelor of Fine Arts into a career as a senior engineering leader.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Servant Leadership
A core philosophy mentioned in his professional summary, emphasizing empathy, transparency, and fostering team growth through coaching and creating psychological safety.
High-Functioning Teams
Identifies himself as a "cultivator of high functioning teams, " focusing on culture, ruthless prioritization, and delivering customer value.
Product Led Growth
Highlights this as a key area of his focus and experience, emphasizing experimentation and quick, iterative solutions to drive business value.

Media Appearances

Kieran has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Director of Engineering at Zipline
12-2023 - 4-2025
Senior Engineering Manager at Zipline
1-2023 - 12-2023
Engineering Manager at Zipline
9-2022 - 11-2022
Engineering Manager at Productboard
12-2020 - 9-2022
Engineering Manager at Unbounce

Education

2014 - 2014
Web development bootcamp from Lighthouse Labs
2006 - 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) from University of Victoria

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Exp : 13 Location : Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Engineering at Zipline
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Insights For Selling To Kieran

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kieran is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kieran

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kieran move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Kieran take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Kieran

Personality Compatibility


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