Leadership insights, thoughts from lived experiences and readings
Three years ago, I wrote about the Iron Triangle of Software Development — the old project management model that says scope, schedule, and resources are locked in tension, and you can't move one without moving the others. Back then, my main observation was about people: product managers guard scope, engineers ask for resources, and senior… Continue reading The Impact of AI on the Iron Triangle Model
A few weeks ago, I started something deliberately low-tech at Checkr: a bi-weekly "connection hour." One topic, one hour, no prep required, no sprint work talk. The idea came out of a candid conversation about how AI is quietly increasing everyone's cognitive load — more output, more review, more context-switching. I wanted an hour that… Continue reading Is the Ideal Team Player Still Humble, Hungry, and Smart in the AI Era?
Engineers across the industry are reporting the same thing: AI tools like Claude and Cursor have genuinely made them faster, but they don't feel better for it. Work that used to take two days now lands in half a day — yet by the end of that half day they're as drained as they used… Continue reading The Compression Problem: Why AI Is Making Engineers Faster but More Tired
We have all had those weeks. You attend every meeting, clear your Jira board, and ship code every single day. You are exhausted by Friday, yet you have a nagging feeling: Did I actually move the needle? I recently shared a document with my team regarding a critical mindset shift that separates "being busy" from… Continue reading How You Add Value to the Team: Output vs. Outcome
I finished Empire of AI two weeks ago, and I liked it very much. Karen Hao threads together the personalities, incentives, and consequences of this formative AI era with a clarity that makes the book feel like an instant classic for early-stage AI history. The opening—Sam Altman’s firing and swift return to OpenAI—sets the tone:… Continue reading Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI by Karen Hao
Since the release of ChatGPT (based on GPT-3.5) on November 30, 2022, Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI) have dominated conversations across industries. These technologies have captivated both business leaders and the general public, showcasing the remarkable ability of machines to emulate human creativity and communication. However, while LLMs and GenAI grab headlines,… Continue reading Driving Corporate Innovation: Key AI/ML Strategies
As I delve deeper into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), I find myself navigating a complex landscape filled with varying definitions and classifications. The AI community is rife with confusions and disagreements about what AI truly encompasses and how it should be categorized. This lack of consensus can be both intriguing and overwhelming for… Continue reading Classifications of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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