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# Sebastian Gierlinger
Engineering leader at Storyblok helping product teams escape endless backlogs.

## About

Sebastian Gierlinger builds and leads engineering teams at Storyblok. He focuses on fixing how product organizations write software, moving teams away from endless backlogs and the constant churn of reprioritization.

Instead of relying on traditional agile frameworks, he advocates for adopting more autonomous, structured delivery cycles. His talks break down the reality of implementing Basecamp's Shape Up methodology from the ground up, sharing practical lessons on shaping work and betting on the right projects.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2025 · July 9, 2025
Berlin, Germany
- [Shaping Up: Rethinking Product Development with Basecamp's Shape Up Methodology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1588-shaping-up-rethinking-product-development-with-basecamp-s-shape-up-methodology) · 30 min · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [Shaping Up: Rethinking Product Development with Basecamp's Shape Up Methodology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1588-shaping-up-rethinking-product-development-with-basecamp-s-shape-up-methodology) · Sebastian Gierlinger


## Links

- [X](https://x.com/sebgie)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgierlinger/)