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

AI Burnout: When “AI All the Things” Becomes a Cult
June 9, 2026

A blunt look at AI burnout: how “AI everything” turns work into an endless output machine, why using AI for art and music crosses a line, and a practical personal policy for using AI without losing yo

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Interviews Don’t Measure the Thing You Think They Do
June 4, 2026

They mostly measure comfort under artificial pressure.

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Managing Up When Your Boss Is the Problem
June 2, 2026

Practical strategies for engineering managers dealing with difficult bosses while protecting and supporting their teams.

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