This question came up in a chat with my team: “How do you think about different levels of experience?”. It led to a great discussion, and I think this perspective is worth sharing more widely.In software engineering, experience isn’t just about how many years you’ve been in the game. I talked a bit about this … Continue reading The real stages of Engineering Experience
Tag: engineering leadership
Mindset > Title
Have you ever gotten a new title and suddenly felt unsure or stressed because of all the new things people expect from you? A lot of people think getting a new title will make them feel successful, but a title doesn’t magically help you do the job well. Titles sound great, Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, … Continue reading Mindset > Title
It has been 10 years
It’s been 10 years since I wrote my first blog post. I still remember that feeling of hitting the “publish” button for the first time, not knowing if anyone would read it, not even sure I wanted anyone to. It wasn’t polished. It wasn’t long. But it was honest. And it started something that quietly … Continue reading It has been 10 years
What does “Strong Engineering Culture” mean to me?
"Strong engineering culture" is a phrase you hear a lot in tech. It sounds great, but ask ten people what it really means, and you might get ten different answers. Some talk about speed, some about code quality, some about innovation. There’s no single right definition, and that’s okay. Culture is shaped by people, context, … Continue reading What does “Strong Engineering Culture” mean to me?