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I Optimized CI Build Speed by 5 Seconds. My Manager Didn't Care.
I Couldn’t Tell Between Output and Outcome
When I was an engineer, I always took actions without measuring their benefits.
I abstracted a code layer and felt proud of it. It turned out that the last time someone used that code was thr...
Most Engineers Think They're AI-Native. They're Not
Most Engineers Misunderstand What “AI-Native” Means
Most engineers think “AI-native” means using Copilot to write code faster. Or adding a chatbot to their Slack channels.
Honestly, that’s AI-Enabled, not AI-Native.
In 2025, Amazon la...
Your Manager Can't Remember What You Did This Year
I just finished the performance review season. 15+ people. Around 10k words of written feedback in one week. 😅
I’ve been doing this for years, but this time, something kept bothering me as I was writing.
Some engineers on my team had a h...
You Don't Need a Mentor to Think Like a Senior
I Expected Mentorship in My Early Career, But…
My first job was at a small startup. The team was around five engineers, all mid-level.
No one was clearly senior. No one had a strong grasp of best practices. We didn’t have structured c...
Stop Worrying About AI Replacing You. Start Worrying About This Instead.
Moving Too Fast with AI Can Backfire
Earlier this month, Amazon rolled out a new policy: any AI-generated code now requires a senior developer to sign off before it goes into production.
It’s funny because Amazon is also one of the pio...
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