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 Awkward Adolescence of Growing Companies
August 6, 2026

Why growing companies get stuck with startup chaos plus corporate bureaucracy, and what mid-growth dysfunction looks like from the inside.

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The Skip-Level Meeting: A Field Guide
July 22, 2026

A practical framework for engineering managers on running effective skip-level meetings that build trust without undermining your direct reports.

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Why Good Candidates Walk Away
July 15, 2026

Why good candidates walk away from broken hiring processes, from vague job posts to unpaid assignments and slow feedback loops.

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