Laney Whitcanack

Latest blog posts

January 21, 2025

A Month in as EM & Back in SF 🌉

A new chapter in SF begins. Reflecting on my first month as an Engineering Manager, house hunting, and staying hopeful through challenges.

January 18, 2025

Course Review: Management Fundamentals for the Modern Leader with Kelly Vaughn

Kelly Vaughn’s Maven course is a must for those new to engineering management. I appreciated her actionable advice and engaging small-group discussions.

December 5, 2024

Reflections on My Fireside Chat with Doximity: Women of Color in Engineering

Reflections on my fireside chat with Doximity, where I shared insights on diversity in engineering and actionable steps for building inclusive tech teams.

September 12, 2024

Slack AMA: The team behind Slack lists

Discover how Slack’s Lists feature was built, what's next for it, and how it can elevate your team’s productivity! Highlights from an AMA I was in.

July 31, 2024

Lists Feature Launch: Files Column

Introducing the File Column in Slack Lists! Easily attach and manage files like images, PDFs, and more directly in your lists across desktop and mobile. 🎉📁

July 29, 2024

Slack Lists Unleashed: Revolutionize Your Workflow!

Discover how Slack Lists can transform your team’s productivity! Highlights from my in-depth demo for the Slack Twin Cities community.

Discussion around program ideas related to tech and civic engagement

Frances Coronel