In software development, we obsess over component benchmarks and algorithmic complexity, chasing milliseconds latency and Big-O wins. But, time and after time, I’ve found that the real latency lives outside the code. It hides in organisational troubles, slow-motion decisions, and half-written requirements. That’s where velocity goes to die. I’ve rarely seen a project stall because of an algorithm; the drag […]
In the fast-moving world of software development, decisions rarely wait for me to feel ready. I’ve lost count of how many times I wished for more data, more clarity, more time but the world kept moving anyway. The art of making swift decisions in business is something I’ve had to learn the hard way. It’s less a skill and more […]
Meetings are part of leadership. We need them to align and understand. Yet, we often do it at the expense of action. The success lies in the milestones achieved. In essence, “Fewer Meetings, More Milestones” philosophy where action is more important. Don’t get me wrong. Communication is the backbone of any successful team. But let’s be honest, how many times […]
Just like everyone else, I know Mike Tyson’s for his performance in the ring. I got into martial arts, so I watched videos of Mike. While enjoying him knocking boxers out, I then realized this epic transformation. His life story has highs and lows. It’s a journey with the full spectrum of human experience. From the pinnacle of athletic supremacy […]
In the software development realm, people often debate about 10x engineers or rockstars. But what does that really mean? How can you become one? There isn’t an easy answer, but I’ll try to explain what I believe it is. Over time, the industry has realized that being a “rockstar engineer” has little to do with producing elegant code or hitting […]