As an engineering manager, we’re being tasked to look after the career development of our reports. In the context of annual review, we are often being tasked to set OKR, KPI, or goals. Regardless, the context here is more or less the same. Anyway, the […]
PS: This content is generated with the help of AI to document my thought process and future reference. Measuring success as a leader, especially in engineering, requires a mix of quantitative outcomes and qualitative signals across people, product, and process. You’re successful not just when […]
PS: This content is generated with the help of AI to document my thought process and future reference. As an engineering manager, evaluating individuals for adjustment (performance improvement) or promotion requires a structured, fair, and data-informed approach. Top-performing managers generally focus on three pillars: performance, […]
Looking back at my own journey in tech, from hackathons fueled by caffeine and sheer determination to leading teams pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, one thing has become crystal clear: innovation isn’t just about having great ideas; it’s about creating an environment where those […]
This is for all the app developers out there. For the sake of convenience AI and LLM will be used interchangeably. More accurate term, LLM is a subset of AI, whereby all the hype is in fact LLM. Therefore, I’ll be using this term instead […]
It has been a while since the end of the Canva hackathon. I am happy that the idea I am working on has put me on the winning list and pushed me through the marketplace release. Since then, I have been in an endless loop […]
In today’s fast-paced business environment, even companies need to innovate and adapt quickly to stay competitive. We are not exempted from this too. One of the strategies we have been pitching and practicing is “Accountability.” Starting a notion to operate like a startup requires us […]
As an engineering manager, you know that your role is about more than just managing people and projects. It’s about creating a positive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration. That’s where the power of servant leadership comes in. Servant leadership is […]
If you’re into tech, I strongly encourage you to follow this channel @ALifeEngineered. I love the way how he unpacks his career journey into bite-size advice for people to follow. Most importantly, the philosophy and principles he shares are so relevant to what I am […]
Working through the company ladder is like walking up the pyramid. The higher you get the lesser the opportunity. Or is it? Nevertheless, I am just taking this chance to jot down and reflect on an interesting podcast I heard as I was doing one […]
