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Reflections on technical leadership, team dynamics, and building long-lasting software that simply does what it's supposed to do.

Why Your Best Engineer Suddenly Becomes "Difficult"
June 25, 2026

Why Your Best Engineer Suddenly Becomes "Difficult"

Every job posting says the same thing: we want self-starters, proactive people, critical thinkers, folks who take ownership. Then someone actually becomes that person — and turns into a problem. Not o…

Why Developer Burnout Hits Differently - And What Engineering Leaders Keep Getting Wrong
April 21, 2026

Why Developer Burnout Hits Differently - And What Engineering Leaders Keep Getting Wrong

Nearly three out of four developers say they have experienced burnout at some point in their career.

Happy Engineers Are Not About Free Snacks. How the SCARF Model Boosts IT Team Performance
February 26, 2026

Happy Engineers Are Not About Free Snacks. How the SCARF Model Boosts IT Team Performance

From developer to team lead to company co-founder — throughout my journey in IT, I've had an inside look at how very different teams operate. Whether in tiny three-to-five-person startups or sluggish…

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