Mark Rabey

Hi, I'm Mark Rabey

I help teams deliver better software, grow stronger engineers, and navigate the chaos of tech with purpose.

About Me

Leading Teams, Not Just Code

I help engineers grow, navigate challenges, and deliver results without losing their sanity - or their curiosity. From mentoring and career coaching to shaping processes that actually work, I focus on building teams that thrive, not just survive.

Beyond the Tech

When I'm not helping teams tackle complex problems, I'm thinking about how to make work more human. That could mean improving cross-team collaboration, rethinking hiring and onboarding, or just figuring out how to make feedback less scary and more useful.

Latest from Beyond the Bugs

Recent thoughts and insights from my Substack

The Fallacy of "Keeping Your Hands Dirty"
March 19, 2026

A blunt take on why leaders who insist on staying hands-on often end up doing performative coding instead of real leadership, and what to do instead.

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Return to Office Is About Control, Not Productivity
March 17, 2026

Return to office mandates aren't about productivity or collaboration. They're about control, real estate, and managers who can't lead remotely.

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Impostor Syndrome: The Musical
March 11, 2026

New to engineering management? That sinking feeling that you're faking it isn't impostor syndrome. It's your brain correctly identifying that you have no idea what you're doing. Here's why that's actu

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