Beyond the Bugs
Thoughts on software engineering, web development, and technology trends. All posts are published on Beyond the Bugs.
February 2, 20267 min read
A practical guide for new engineering managers on what to focus on in your first week, from building trust to understanding the landscape.
January 29, 202611 min read
Job descriptions are written for unicorns that don't exist. Here's why hiring in tech is broken and what honest job postings would actually say.
January 27, 20266 min read
A practical framework for running effective one-on-ones that build trust, catch problems early, and help your engineering team grow.
January 13, 20267 min read
Tech companies are hiring and promoting based on confidence instead of competence. Here's why vibes matter more than actual skills, and how it's breaking the industry.
December 29, 20257 min read
I didn’t plan to spend a large part of 2025 unemployed.
December 19, 20258 min read
What happens when good work is questioned because it doesn’t look familiar? Lessons on ADHD, neurodivergence, and how managers police process instead of trusting results.
September 30, 20256 min read
Engineering manager by accident, chaos enthusiast by choice: surviving ADHD, RSD, and imposter syndrome at a new company.
August 14, 20255 min read
Or: How to Lose Great Candidates Without Even Trying.
August 6, 20255 min read
You can't guilt trip your way into a better engineering culture.
July 31, 20254 min read
Not a compliance ritual. Not an AI feature. A conversation.
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