Own your own development
One of the things that I keep seeing in both engineers and managers is a lack of ownership over their careers. Everyone (almost) wants to be promoted, have a bigger scope, and move further in their careers, but it's shocking how few realize just how much of this
Navigating 2023 in Tech
I've been meaning to write this for a while now, but I've been caught in... you know, the unprecedented economic conditions that seem to have affected just about everyone these days, especially those of us working in tech. And that's what I want to
So you want to be an engineering manager?
After a few years as a software engineer, I was contemplating what direction to take my career in. In my mind, there were two options - manager or technical architect. I know architect is a vague term, but for me it represented the pinnacle of technical growth, someone that designs
Leadership at all levels
I'm discussing with a lot of people lately about what it means to be a leader when it comes to the workplace. This is most often talked about in the context of management, but I strongly believe this applies to everyone, regardless of their function or level. I&
Learning at work
Regardless of your knowledge level, there's always something to learn. There's so much material out there these days, that there is literally no excuse to not learning and leveling yourself up. I personally watch a lot of YouTube, read books, articles, blogs, and participate in various
