Human-Powered Engineering

Why We Built This?

Most engineering advice online is either too theoretical or too corporate. We’re doing things differently.

Our approach is rooted in real practice — hard-won lessons from teams under pressure, leaders without time, and products that need to ship. This isn’t about trends or frameworks — it’s about what works when everything’s on fire and the release date is yesterday.

If you’ve ever looked around mid-sprint and thought, "this can’t be the only way..." — welcome.

What We Offer

• 📘 Scrum That Ships

  A no-fluff course on real-world Scrum for teams who want outcomes — not theater.
  → Explore the course

• 🛠️ Custom Services

  Delivery stuck? Team struggling? Bring in Ilya to audit, unblock, or stabilize what matters most.
  → See how I can help

• 📚 Field Notes

  Real-life stories from engineering teams in the wild. Lessons learned, traps avoided, and patterns that actually work.
  → Browse the notes

• 💬 Let’s Talk

  Got a delivery challenge or team problem? Book a short session — the first one’s free.
  → Schedule a call

• 🎥 YouTube Channel

  Practical videos on agile, leadership, and delivery that actually ships.
  → Watch on YouTube

Join the HPE Community

Want honest conversation about delivery, teams, and what actually works?
Join our Telegram space — ask questions, comment on stories, or just lurk quietly. No noise. No fluff.

🔸 Get real-world insights and updates
🔸 Comment on new videos and case notes
🔸 Be the first to know about new sessions and releases

No emails. No sales funnels. Just real conversations — in English or Russian.

Who's behind HPE?

Hi — I’m Ilya Komakhin.
Over 15 years in engineering leadership I’ve led, grown and rebuilt teams from 10 to 400+. What you see here is a reflection of those years: the good, the messy, the real.

Human-Powered Engineering is my way to share what actually worked — and to invite others to do the same.