Recruitment Fails: Lessons Learned for 2025 Last year, I found myself in a moment that made me pause and reflect on my approach to recruitment. During an interview, I asked a candidate, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Their response was a heavy sigh followed by, “Not answering this …
Continue ReadingResources to Learn High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) Hi everyone! If you’re like me, diving into the realms of High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) can feel daunting, especially when you’re just getting started. Having navigated these waters myself, I …
Continue ReadingSetting Up Alerts for High-Availability APIs: What Metrics to Use? In today’s fast-paced software environment, maintaining high availability for APIs is crucial. As developers and operators, we must ensure that our systems are not only functional but also resilient and responsive to user needs. A …
Continue ReadingSimplicity Wins — Less is More In the fast-paced world of technology and engineering, the mantra “Simplicity wins — less is more” has never been more relevant. With the proliferation of tools, methodologies, and frameworks, it’s easy to fall into the trap of overcomplicating processes …
Continue ReadingStepping Away as Tech Lead: Navigating the Transition to Individual Contributor In the dynamic landscape of tech startups, roles and responsibilities often shift as organizations grow and mature. Recently, I found myself in a situation that many might relate to—a transition from a tech lead position …
Continue ReadingStruggling with EM Transition Transitioning from an individual contributor (IC) to an engineering manager (EM) can be a daunting journey, especially when faced with unexpected organizational changes. Many find themselves in situations where they must adapt rapidly to new teams and technologies, …
Continue ReadingSummary: Animation Video on Floyd-Warshall Algorithm The Floyd-Warshall algorithm is a fundamental algorithm in graph theory, particularly known for computing the shortest paths in a weighted graph with positive or negative edge weights (but no negative cycles). This post provides a concise summary …
Continue ReadingUpload a Full 4-Hour Animated Course on Data Structures and Algorithms In the ever-evolving field of computer science, a solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) is paramount. With the growing demand for skilled professionals in tech, the importance of effective learning resources …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Key Challenges for First-Time Software Engineering Managers? Stepping into the role of a software engineering manager (EM) can be both an exciting and daunting opportunity. It’s common for individuals to transition into management after demonstrating exceptional skills as individual …
Continue ReadingWhat’s Your Sales/BD Process? As an independent firm owner in the finance and accounting industry, I understand the importance of having a robust Business Development (BD) and sales process. After five years in the industry, I recently launched my own firm 2-3 months ago, and I’m eager …
Continue ReadingWhen Your Entire Team is Great, Deciding on Merit Increases is Really Tough As managers, we often face the daunting task of distributing merit increases, bonuses, and stock grants among our teams. Typically, we’re assigned a specific budget normalized to current salaries, regardless of our …
Continue ReadingWhy Do We Need a Blameless Culture? Happy New Year! Today, here in Spain, we celebrate Día de los Reyes Magos. Traditionally, three kings bring presents and sweets, and I have a gift for you too—a new article! Understanding Blameless Culture In my previous post, I explored how a blameless culture …
Continue ReadingAI Won’t Replace Software Engineers, but an Engineer Using AI Will In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has ignited a vibrant debate among developers and industry leaders alike. The prevailing statement—“AI …
Continue Reading200 Days Streak | LeetCode Daily I am excited to share that I have completed a 200-day streak on LeetCode by solving daily problems and interview-based questions. This achievement marks a small yet significant step toward something great in my journey as a programmer. The Journey Begins My journey …
Continue ReadingAgency Splits: Navigating Opportunities in Recruitment Starting your own recruitment agency is an exciting journey, filled with opportunities and challenges. One of the key strategies for ramping up your agency is to explore agency splits—collaborative arrangements with other recruiters or agencies …
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