Philip Borlin

Commander
DISC Type : D

Senior Director of Engineering at Nursa

Shelley, Idaho, United States

Overview

Philip is a results-oriented technical leader with expertise in Go and Scala, known for delivering complex projects on schedule. A graduate of Colorado State University, he is described by colleagues as thoughtful and steady. He is currently leading a team of engineers in a transition to AI-driven coding.

Beyond his leadership roles, Philip is passionate about personal development, having taken courses by notable figures like Darren Hardy. He actively engages with the developer community, facilitating events like the Global Day of Code Retreat and appearing on podcasts to share his knowledge.

He is a vocal advocate for "Self Contained Systems" architecture, having written and spoken extensively on the topic.

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Strong-Willed

Decisive

They are very proud of what they do.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Project Delivery
His professional brand is built on delivering challenging projects that others have struggled with, ensuring they are on time and within budget.
AI Coding
In his current role as Senior Director of Engineering, he is actively leading a team of 45 engineers through a transition to AI-powered coding.
System Architecture
He has authored multiple publications and appeared on podcasts to discuss his expertise in Self Contained Systems and monolithic architectures.

Media Appearances

Philip has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Senior Director of Engineering at Nursa
8-2022 - 1-2025
Distinguished Engineer at SamCart
4-2021 - 8-2022
Chief Technology Officer at SynkedUP
8-2020 - 2-2021
Vice President Of Engineering at WebinarNinja
7-2018 - 8-2020
Engineering Manager at InVision

Education

2003 - 2010
MCS from Colorado State University
2001 - 2003
BS from Westminster University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Philip is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Philip

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Philip move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Philip take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Philip

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