Beyond the Bugs

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

They mostly measure comfort under artificial pressure.

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

A blunt look at slide-deck strategy: why roadmaps turn into wishful thinking, the red flags your strategy won’t survive Monday, and what real execution requires.

AI isn't the threat to your job. It's your boss's panic about AI that's reshaping work in ways that screw you over. Here's what's actually happening.

A blunt look at “optimization brain rot”: when teams obsess over velocity and dashboards instead of outcomes, why it happens, what it costs, and how to fix it.

A candid look at the real cost of leadership: the hidden emotional and decision load, why your team’s problems become yours, and how to lead sustainably without burning out.

A practical framework for engineering managers on running effective technical interviews that evaluate real skills, not interview performance.

New engineering manager? The title doesn't equal authority. Learn why instant respect is a myth, how to grieve your coding identity, and why your team isn't an array.