career development

Just Because I Don’t Code Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Understand Your Bullsh*t

20 Jun 2025 2 min read career development

Not everyone who’s technical writes code — and that doesn’t make their contributions any less valuable. Here’s a sharp, sarcastic celebration of the tech professionals who keep everything running and still have to explain APIs to people who think JSON is a typo.

Tips for New Leaders (Especially the Ones Who Didn’t Want to Become “Bosses”)

26 Sep 2022 3 min read software development

You just became a tech lead, maybe by choice—maybe not. Here's a no-fluff guide for new leaders who still remember what it's like to be in the trenches—and want to lead without turning into “that boss.”