Fintech Engineering Leader

2X small startup head of engineering and 2X director level at scale ups (chipper cash, ampla). Have worked mostly in fintech (consumer and B2B, payments, banking, credit cards, and lending). Usually I join companies as an early engineer and code a lot, and then move into leadership as the engineering team grows. I'm open to engineering leadership (EM/director/head of) or IC roles that leverage my fintech experience. I lean towards people and technical leadership, but also do enjoy first gaining company and code base knowledge as an individual contributor before transitioning into leadership. Exact role isn't the priority for me, but rather the company culture and impact I can have at that company.