A guide on hiring engineering managers, focusing on the decision between promoting internal engineers versus hiring external candidates.
An engineer grapples with the downsides of premature seniority, offering advice on when to leave a comfortable role to grow as a true senior.
A software engineer shares lessons on delivering constructive criticism and saying 'no' effectively in technical meetings and team collaboration.
Exploring the role of a senior developer beyond coding, focusing on impact, mentorship, and business context.
Overview of the new Learning Pathways concept at PASS Summit 2019, featuring structured educational tracks on AI, cloud, SQL performance, and Azure data engineering.
Explores key traits of a strong web performance culture in tech organizations, based on industry experience and Google I/O insights.
Applying software CI principles to leadership, proposing a 'Leadership CI' framework of reflective questions for better decision-making.
A software engineer defines the qualities of a Distinguished Engineer, focusing on technical leadership, continuous learning, and empowering others.
A software engineering manager reflects on lessons learned in 2018, covering the shift from coding to stakeholder thinking, empathy, team growth, and leadership.
Explores how engineers gain and wield influence within tech organizations, contrasting it with managerial power and emphasizing the power of creation.
A proposal for an Engineer's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities to empower engineers and define healthy team dynamics in tech.
A cynical founder's journey to defining authentic, useful company values for hiring and decision-making in a tech company.
Explores how to effectively handle software architecture within agile projects, based on a talk by Molly Dishman and Martin Fowler.
Author announces being awarded the 2009 Microsoft MVP Award for ASP.NET, recognizing community contributions.
