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Long-form articles, architectural notes, and delivery-focused writing.
The Lead Engineer: The Role That Could Fix Tech Culture—If Only We Let It
How to Get Rejected in Under One Hour
The Obsolete Interview: Why Lead-Engineer Hiring Must Catch Up With the AI Era
Beyond Factorials: What Interview Questions Reveal About Engineering Culture
Beyond Reflex: Designing Hiring Assessments That Capture Real Talent
Beyond Familiarity: Designing Engineering Assessments That Reveal True Talent
Engineering Excellence Starts with Measuring the Right Things
Breaking the Cycle: How the UK Can Rebuild Growth Through Excellence
State Management in Regulated Systems: Engineering for Resilience, Not Just Speed
The React Illusion: Balancing Short-Term Delivery with Long-Term Stability in Financial Systems
How to Attract, Not Repel, Top Engineers: Rethinking the Interview Process
AI in Engineering: Force Multiplier, Not Shortcut
When Interviews Reflect Culture: Why Process Signals Matter More Than Questions
Why Strong Families Build Stronger Societies—and Stronger Workforces
European Strategic Realism: From Illusion to Resilience
The Three Mindsets Shaping Today’s Professionals—and Why Only One Builds Lasting Value
Breaking the Cycle of Mediocrity: Building Sustainable Excellence in Tech
The Vicious Cycle of Mediocrity: Why Tech Must Rethink Its Habits to Unlock True Value
How Managerial Blind Spots Create Mediocrity—and How to Break the Cycle in Tech
Why Full-Stack Roles and React Can Weaken Enterprise Development—and What to Do Instead
How Current Tech Hiring Habits Risk Undermining Excellence and Innovation
Breaking the Cycle: Building Innovation and Empowerment in Technology
Building Stronger Teams: What Misaligned Hiring Really Costs
When Cutting Corners Costs More: Lessons on Quality and Integrity in Engineering
How Bias in Hiring Leads to Missed Opportunities and Long-Term Costs for Companies
Rethinking Engineering Hiring: Balancing Specialization With Adaptability
Navigating Career Dynamics: Aligning Culture, Contribution, and Growth
Choosing the Right Tools for the Right Problems: A Pragmatic Approach to Front-End Development
The Hidden Costs of Speed: Why Rushed Engineering Undermines Long-Term Innovation
The Hidden Costs of Mediocrity: How Poor Team Dynamics Sabotage Projects
The Power of Empowerment: Unlocking Junior Talent to Build Resilient Teams
True Leadership: Building Teams That Thrive Without You
The Art of Empathetic Leadership: Why Developing Junior Talent Fuels Innovation
Navigating Career Transitions in Tech: Leadership, Adaptability, and Continuous Growth
The Leadership Void in Tech: Why Vision, Not Just Management, Unlocks Innovation
The Hidden Costs of Silent Quitting: How Mediocrity and Mismanagement Hold Tech Back
The Hidden Traps in Financial Software Development: Lessons from CI/CD, Architecture, and Management Missteps