Career Growth
The Career Advice I Needed as a Developer but Never Got
Early developer advice focuses on survival, not growth. These are the lessons I wish someone had shared before my career slowed down.
Mentoring
Thoughts on helping others grow without turning development into a checklist or a performance ritual.
Leadership
I Finally Launched a YouTube Channel (And Yes, It’s Actually About Leadership)
I just launched my YouTube channel! You’ll find leadership shorts and long-form videos packed with real-world guidance for developers and tech leads. Subscribe and follow along as I take everything I’ve learned leading engineering teams and bring it to video.
Communication
Ask Better Questions, Get Better Answers
Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, but asking poorly can waste time and frustrate everyone involved. This post breaks down how to ask smarter, more effective technical questions and get the answers you actually need.
Leadership
Cultivating Growth in Tech Teams
Teams do not grow by accident. Real growth in tech teams comes from intentional leadership, psychological safety, consistent feedback, and the willingness to navigate uncomfortable conversations. This post unpacks what it takes to cultivate growth that actually lasts.
Leadership
Don’t Get Hit by the Bus (Alone): Why a Low Bus Factor Will Wreck You
Your bus factor is 1? Congrats, you're one resignation away from chaos. Knowledge hoarding isn’t job security, it’s future disaster. Here’s how to fix it before it breaks you.
Leadership
10 Years in Tech: Lessons from the Fold-Up Table to Director
From debugging at a card table to leading from the director’s seat, 10 years in tech taught me that growth is messy, learning never stops, and cargo shorts are business casual if you commit hard enough.
Career Growth
Perseverance
From custodian to college grad, his story is one of grit, grind, and getting up every time life knocked him down. Perseverance isn’t about having it easy. It’s about pushing forward anyway. This one hit me hard.