Build vs Buy vs AI in product development
We are now more than halfway through 2026. AI tools and LLMs are no longer just coding assistants; they are active participants (for good and bad) in our development life…
Practical tools, real-world lessons, and honest reflections on engineering leadership
The Clock Is Already Running
When does your organization actually feel the loss of someone important? Not on the day they leave. And usually not in the first month either. Often not until three to…
What Color Is Your Tuesday
I used to start every Monday by opening my calendar and feeling vaguely anxious. Not because anything specific was wrong, but because I couldn't tell, at a glance, what kind…
Innovation Dies in Silence
There’s a persistent myth in tech:
The Bus Factor: How Many People Can You Afford to Lose?
The bus factor is a simple yet powerful way to think about execution risk in engineering organizations. It refers to the number of people who would need to suddenly disappear…
One-Way vs Two-Way Doors
Not every decision deserves a meeting. But try telling that to some organizations, where even choosing a linting rule somehow requires stakeholder alignment and a follow-up meeting.
MCP for the REST of Us
If you've been anywhere near AI tooling lately, you've probably heard about MCPs. I however see a lot of questions like "isn't MCP just a fancy REST API?" and I…
Put Your "But" on the Table
You know what happens every time you pitch an idea at work?