Fear, Growth, and Leadership: A Skiing Story with My Child

This year, my 9-year-old and I set out on a skiing journey. We wanted to brave the cold, spend quality time together, and challenge ourselves. Over 20 years ago, I was a decent snowboarder, so I thought, “How hard could skiing be?” Besides, I had tried it before. We started

AI is Creating Engineers Who Don’t Think

I am so jealous of modern web development. Back in the day, when we coded by hand with just a text editor. We solved problems by thinking. Trial and error, not just Googling. As the web became more in use and people started sharing, and we were lucky if we

Engineers Should Be Included in Product Design

Ever been dealt a "fantasy" product design and thought, "What planet did this come from?" Yep, me too. I used to be that engineer, scrambling to meet insane deadlines with caffeine as my co-pilot. Frustrated, I began to push back, offering alternative routes and questioning the

Investing in Your Team's Growth for a Thriving Workplace

Caring for the individuals in your team involves principles akin to those found in nurturing any valued relationship. It's about fostering growth, independence, and resilience, with a deep investment in their future success. Empowerment through Autonomy: Encourage individuals to take initiative and make decisions. Just as teaching someone

Web Development has changed

My web development journey began in the early '90s, a time when the internet was a frontier of raw HTML and visually chaotic sites. Navigating the web on a sluggish dial-up connection, I witnessed the emergence of JavaScript amidst a landscape filled with <blink> texts, <marquee&

Stages of Debugging

The journey through the debugging process is a tale as old as programming itself. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, challenges, and triumphs that every developer knows all too well. Let's embark on this odyssey, exploring each stage with a bit more depth and understanding of what

Guide to Understanding Engineers:

In world of software development, deciphering the natural behaviors of engineers can be as complex as understanding a piece of legacy code at first glance. But fear not, for I have compiled a not-so-scientific, light-hearted guide to help you: 🤫 Quiet as the Code When the office is as silent as

Forget Parenting: Just Let Your Phone Raise Your Kids! :)

Let's face it, every parent grapples with this dilemma: How much technology should they allow their kids to access? The search for an answer seems endless, with no clear consensus in sight. Every viewpoint finds its champions and detractors, revealing our inherent biases. But perhaps it's

Using AI to Increase Accessibility for Color Blindness

As an engineering leader with firsthand experience of color blindness, I've navigated both the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology and accessibility. Deuteranopia, or red-green color blindness, affects a significant portion of the population (9%), including me! Despite the prevalence, the digital world has been slow

Striking the Right Balance: Profit vs. User-Centricity in Business

Lets Explore the essential balance between profitability and user-centricity in business. Understand how successful companies navigate this tightrope for long-term success. Introduction to Profit and User-Centricity in Business In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern business, one of the most critical challenges is achieving the right balance between pursuing profit

Hiring Reimagined: Going Beyond Experience

The shift in hiring practices over the past year is remarkable. Where previously we sought out candidates with potential for growth and adaptability, the trend now leans towards demanding extensive, specific experience, often to an unrealistic degree. In my view, this approach is short-sighted. Focusing solely on candidates who meet

The Art of Debugging: A Lesson in Frustration & Patience

You've deployed your code, and just when you're about to bask in the glory of a job well done, a bug shows up uninvited. Welcome to the emotional rollercoaster of coding. First off, don't lose your cool. Bugs are as common in coding as