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This is where I share my experiences as a Software Engineer & Leader, including actionable advices for senior-level mindset.
Feb 24, 2025
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Most Engineers Think They're AI-Native. They're Not
"Using AI tools" and "designing for AI" are two very different things
Apr 20
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Your Manager Can't Remember What You Did This Year
What I learned after writing 10k words of performance review feedback in one week
Apr 13
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7 Signs You're Underperforming as an Engineer
Nov 19, 2024
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I Achieved Zero Goals in 2025 (And I’m Glad I Did 😄)
Dec 20, 2025
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I’m Opening Up 1:1 Career Coaching for Tech Professionals 🎉
May 31, 2025
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What Keeps You “Not Quite Senior Yet”
Oct 24, 2025
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Ownership Is Where Many Engineering Careers Stall
Feb 9
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My Path Into Tech: What Worked, What Sucked, What Stuck
Mar 27, 2025
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You Don't Need a Mentor to Think Like a Senior
What five years of no senior dev taught me about growing on my own
Apr 5
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Stop Worrying About AI Replacing You. Start Worrying About This Instead.
The real reason senior engineers are harder to replace than you think
Mar 29
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Most Project Delays Are Caused by Surprises, Not Bad Code
A practical guide to stakeholder management for engineers who want to ship without the last-minute chaos.
Mar 21
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Handling Low Performers Without Becoming the Manager
A practical guide to protecting project outcomes when you don’t manage people
Feb 14
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Adler Hsieh
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Ownership Is Where Many Engineering Careers Stall
Why “doing your part” isn’t enough to reach senior level
Feb 9
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Why Accepting a Job Offer Is Riskier Than It Used to Be
How today’s job market quietly changed the risk of switching
Feb 1
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Your Path to Senior Engineer (1:1 Session)
Stop waiting to be noticed. Get a clear path to senior.
Jan 28
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"Should I Become a Manager?" Is the Wrong Question
How to think about the IC vs management decision without regret
Jan 25
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Why Asking Friends for Career Advice Backfires
Well-intended advice & comfort could quietly ruin decision quality
Jan 17
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