Blog
Thoughts, ideas, and experiences as an Engineering Manager.
Culture Debt: The Hidden Interest Rate on Every Project
A backlog of unaddressed people issues (psychological safety gaps, unclear decision‑making, unequal recognition) that compounds over time.
The Most Underrated Engineering Manager Skill: Curiosity
Why asking "Why?" is more important than being right.
Automating CompanyCam Photo Descriptions with ChatGPT and Zapier
I explored CompanyCam’s free trial and built a Zapier workflow that sends every new photo through ChatGPT to create a concise description, then posts it back as a comment.
The First 1-on-1: A Field Guide for New Engineering Managers
New team? New team member? How to nail your first 1-on-1 and set you and your team up for success.
How to give feedback without breaking trust
Timely, clear feedback can build trust when it is delivered with care, consistency, and follow-through. Learn a few easy tools to make your next tough conversation sparks growth instead of defensiveness.