Follow Up: Internal Tools Team with Nothing to Do A while back, I wrote about how my team, dedicated to internal tools and developer experience, found ourselves in a perplexing situation: we had been left without any work to do for over three months. The Context As an internal tools/platform team, …
Continue ReadingHow to Transition into Roles with Unfamiliar Programming Languages Navigating the job market can be challenging, especially when you find yourself wanting to switch to a role that requires expertise in a programming language you haven’t professionally used. Many developers face this dilemma, …
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 ReadingAnnual Review of Recruitment As the year comes to a close, it’s a tradition among my friends to take a moment to reflect on our lives. Every 31st December, we gather together to discuss the major decisions we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, and the experiences that have shaped …
Continue ReadingSolo Dev Becoming Team Lead - What to Watch Out For? Transitioning from a solo developer role to a team lead position is both an exciting and challenging journey. As you prepare for the arrival of new team members and the added responsibilities that come with leadership, it’s essential to …
Continue ReadingHow to Deal with Projects in Maintenance In the software development lifecycle, the transition from project completion to maintenance can often feel like a daunting task. This phase, which includes monitoring, bug fixes, and updates, is crucial yet frequently underestimated within organizations. …
Continue ReadingNavigating Career Stalemates: Insights from a Developer’s Journey In the fast-paced world of technology, career growth is often expected to be linear—a steady climb through new roles and responsibilities, accompanied by increasing salaries and skill enhancement. However, many professionals find …
Continue ReadingNavigating Internal Transfers in Big Tech: A Personal Dilemma In the fast-paced world of big tech, career paths often take unexpected turns. A recent experience from my own journey highlights the complexities involved when pursuing an internal transfer, particularly when team dynamics and managerial …
Continue ReadingHow to Expand Recruitment Agency Reach: Strategies and Insights Hello everyone! Thanks for joining me as I dive into the topic of expanding a recruitment agency’s reach, especially from the perspective of someone new to the industry. Recently, I had an interesting conversation with the CEO of …
Continue ReadingThe Question I Ask Every New Report In my years of experience managing tech teams, one of the most pivotal moments in establishing a productive relationship with a new report is our very first conversation. While many leaders might focus on the past experiences of their new team members, I have …
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