While the economy uncertainty has been looming around. It has puts a lot of pressure on the leadership team to increase productivity or cutting costs. The latter is the easy way to win the battle, but lose to the war. In true leadership fashion, we […]
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 […]
As 2024 draws to a close and we inch closer to 2025, I find myself in a reflective mood, looking back at the year and pondering the concept of “valuable work,” especially in the context of software engineers. This topic has been on my mind […]
Let’s talk about frugal engineering. This is something that I have been unconsciously doing without knowing that it is a thing. Nevertheless, this mindset has helped me to be where I am today. Without realizing it, it helped me to think outside the box and […]
Staying current with the latest trends and technologies in software development is crucial. Technology, library, and framework rise and sunset quicker than you can imagine. With so many new concepts emerging every day, it can be challenging to keep up. In this post, I will […]
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 […]
Building processes and systems are part and parcel of the engineering. This is where we transfer manual steps into a documented code and script. This allows us to automate work and just make us be more lazy. Just kidding, is for us to scale our […]
As an Engineering Manager acting as Scrum Master and Agile Coach for at least 5 years now. From being put into an established team, to starting a new team, and managing back a team I once owned. All to try to lead and decide what […]
As a software engineer, you are well aware that creating great software is not just about writing code; it is also about ensuring that the code meets the needs of the business and the users. This is where playbooks, runbooks, ADRs, RFCs, and design docs […]
As Engineering Managers (EM), we play an essential role in leading and managing teams of engineers to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation and career progression of those we support. If you have a technical degree in particular, this can be especially jarring; working with other […]
