The engineering manager's second architecture
A good manager shapes not just software architecture, but the operating architecture around a team.
A curated path for new readers who want the strongest starting points.
A good manager shapes not just software architecture, but the operating architecture around a team.
Public writing creates leverage far beyond personal expression. It sharpens judgment, attracts talent, and compounds credibility.
Small teams benefit from platform thinking earlier than they think, as long as they avoid platform theater.
A practical guide to using AI as an engineering manager without outsourcing judgment, coaching, or accountability.
Strong manager and staff engineer partnerships reduce noise, sharpen technical direction, and create healthier team execution.
A practical view on engineering velocity metrics that improve decisions instead of incentivizing noise.