Leadership insights, thoughts from lived experiences and readings
In the dynamic world of engineering management, effective communication and clear expectations are paramount. One tool that has gained traction among leaders is the Manager README. This living document serves as a personal guide for your team, outlining your management style, expectations, and how you can best work together. In this blog post, we'll explore… Continue reading The Power of a Manager README: Building Trust and Transparency in Your Team
In the contemporary hiring landscape, organizations face the crucial challenge of choosing between diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) affirmative actions and gender-blind, race-blind hiring strategies. This choice significantly influences not only the makeup of the workforce but also its potential to innovate and solve problems. The blog post "Balancing Merit and Diversity: Navigating DEI and… Continue reading Balancing Merit and Diversity: Navigating DEI and Race/Gender-Blind Strategies in Hiring
Title of Podcast: "Cracking The Growth Code" Episode 26 with Ashik UzzamanHost: Matt ZembruskiGuest: Ashik Uzzaman, a seasoned engineering leader with over two decades of experienceKey Topics:* Transition from coding to leadership* Building expansive distributed systems* Fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and diversity* Leading resilient teams aligned with technological and business innovations* Effective stakeholder… Continue reading Featured in Cracking The Growth Code podcast
In the ever-evolving landscape of software engineering, each new trend often feels like a revolution, reshaping how we think about and interact with technology. As a seasoned professional in this dynamic field, I've witnessed first-hand several such transformations, each paving the way for the next. The current buzz around Generative AI is no exception, reminding… Continue reading Navigating the Waves of Change: Reflecting on Two Decades in Software Engineering
I recently finished the book Clean Agile: Back to Basics by Robert C. Martin and found it a great refresher for me. The author, also popularly known as Uncle Bob, returns to the core of Agile software development, two decades since its conception. Agile, a term now often buried under corporate certifications and diluted interpretations, is brought… Continue reading Clean Agile: Back to Basics by Robert C. Martin
As the fresh breeze of 2024 begins to unfold its chapters, I find myself pausing to reflect on the whirlwind that was 2023. It was a year that brought with it a multitude of experiences, emotions, and milestones. Here's a look back at some of the highlights that made 2023 a year to remember. A… Continue reading A LookBack at Year 2023
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