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Redesigned the SE Hiring Eval. Here's What I Learned.
I recently helped build a hiring packet for early and mid-level SE candidates.
8 hrs ago
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Onboarding Is Not a Honeymoon. It's a Marathon That's Already Started.
When I was a teacher, I loved the start of a new school year.
Apr 14
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Super SEs Don't Build Super Teams. This Does.
The SE mentor who changed how I think about collaboration was an army veteran.
Apr 14
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Why Whiteboarding Looks Easy When You're Watching a Master (And Why It Isn't)
At an SKO a few years ago, a technical founder I worked for did something I’ve never forgotten.
Apr 9
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The Knowledge That Walks Out the Door When Your Best SE Leaves
The best SE mentor I ever had didn’t teach me how to close deals.
Apr 7
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Why Practice Without Feedback Is Just Rehearsing Your Mistakes
When I left medical school, I decided to get a piano performance master’s degree.
Apr 2
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March 2026
What the Science of Learning Says About How Technical Skills Actually Develop
I used to watch students fail my science class on paper and ace it in the lab.
Mar 31
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One Year. Two Sides of the Same Table.
February 18, 2026
Mar 28
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Mr. Rogers Never Once Said "Let Me Pull Up My Slides"
November 20, 2025
Mar 28
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I'm a Classically Trained Pianist. Becoming an SE Felt Exactly Like Learning Jazz.
October 15, 2025
Mar 28
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What a Noisy Conference Booth Taught Me About Explaining Anything
January 14, 2026
Mar 28
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What I Wish Existed My First Year as an SE
My first year as an SE, I spent more time than I’d like to admit just trying to get educated fast enough to be credible.
Mar 24
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