Steven C.

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DISC Type : CD

Engineer at Buffer

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Steven is a Staff Engineer at Buffer, instrumental in shaping and scaling the companys data systems. He holds a Masters in Computing from The University of Waikato. Colleagues describe him as fast-thinking, passionate, and a born leader, with a background that spans engineering, growth hacking, and product management.

He applies his technical skills to personal interests, exploring using AI to analyze Reddit discussions for real-world insights, prioritizing authentic experiences over sponsored conclusions. He is passionate about creating quality products and fostering a positive, supportive work environment where mistakes become learning opportunities.

He once accidentally deleted years of his teams saved data queries, but Buffers supportive culture turned the engineering crisis into a moment of gratitude.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Rigorous & Demanding

Precise But Practical

They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.  They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

AI-driven Workflows
He actively uses AI agents to automate and accelerate his coding and debugging process, viewing it as a significant evolution from traditional methods.
Data Infrastructure
As one of Buffer's first data engineers, he has deep experience in scaling data systems and recently managed a critical infrastructure upgrade.
Positive Team Culture
He values a work environment where mistakes are treated as learning experiences, highlighting Buffer's supportive response to a critical error he made.

Media Appearances

Steven has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2016
Engineer at Buffer
2-2014 - 1-2016
Growth Hacker at Buffer
12-2011 - 2-2014
Technical Director at Jiepang.com
8-2011 - 12-2011
Product Manager / Project Manager at Jiepang.com
10-2009 - 7-2011
Product Manager at Armorize Technologies, Inc.

Education

2004 - 2005
Master of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (with Honors) from The University of Waikato
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (with Honors) from The University of Waikato

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Exp : 20 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Engineer at Buffer
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Insights For Selling To Steven

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steven is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steven

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steven move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Steven take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Steven

Personality Compatibility


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