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Notes on engineering, AI, leadership, and building things that matter.
From Attention Economy to Thinking Economy: The AI Challenge
As AI automates more tasks, the challenge isn't just jobs—it's protecting and developing our capacity for deep thinking and creativity.
Imposter Syndrome for New Lead Developers: Overcoming Self-Doubt
Stepping into a lead role often brings imposter syndrome. How to shift from needing all the answers to enabling the team to find them together.
Focusing on the 'Why', Not Just the 'How'
Avoid cargo-cult Agile by keeping teams focused on the spirit of agility—adaptability, value, and improvement—instead of rigidly executing the how.
How Product Engineers drive SaaS growth
Product engineers bridge the gap between building and user value. How they drive SaaS growth through empathy, outcomes, and full-stack ownership.
Building a Product-Minded Engineering Culture
How to foster product-minded engineers: outcomes over output, user contact, and alignment between engineering and product.
From IC to Engineering Manager: First 90 Days
Your first 90 days as an engineering manager: what to do, what to avoid, and how to set yourself and your team up for success.
How to Hire and Retain Senior Engineers
Practical advice on hiring senior engineers and keeping them: what to look for, how to sell the role, and what actually drives retention.
Using AI in the Software Development Lifecycle (Without Slowing Shipping)
Where AI helps in the SDLC—and where it doesn’t. How to adopt AI coding tools and automation without slowing down delivery.
Remote and Hybrid Engineering Teams: What Actually Works
Practical practices for remote and hybrid engineering teams: async communication, rituals, and clarity that keep teams aligned and shipping.
How to Give and Receive Technical Feedback (Code Review and Beyond)
Technical feedback in code reviews and design discussions builds quality and trust when done well. A practical guide to giving and receiving it.