EBITDA expansion

EBITDA expansion

Every engineering choice drives EBITDA: automated workflows and data-driven personalization create operating leverage, while technical debt and systemic bugs bleed margin. This section breaks down the mechanics of how system architecture, code quality, and operational velocity translate directly to the P&L.

Metrics this topic covers

  • EBITDA margin

  • Gross margin

  • R&D and hosting cost as a share of revenue

  • Rule of 40

If this is the outcome you’re working on, see how I work with companies.

Engineering Outcomes is the CTO advisory practice of Oleg Simonov: technology, teams and AI capabilities that drive profitable growth and enterprise value.

Insights

Elsewhere

© 2026 Engineering Outcomes, LLC. All writing by Oleg Simonov.

The content of this site may not be used to train AI models without written permission.

Engineering Outcomes is the CTO advisory practice of Oleg Simonov: technology, teams and AI capabilities that drive profitable growth and enterprise value.

© 2026 Engineering Outcomes, LLC. All writing by Oleg Simonov.

The content of this site may not be used to train AI models without written permission.

Engineering Outcomes is the CTO advisory practice of Oleg Simonov: technology, teams and AI capabilities that drive profitable growth and enterprise value.

© 2026 Engineering Outcomes, LLC. All writing by Oleg Simonov.

The content of this site may not be used to train AI models without written permission.