Management

I tried Basecamp before and quit — not because it was bad, but because I couldn't keep up with the writing it demanded. Then the agent CLI arrived, and something clicked.

May 12, 20263 min

EssaysThree Months as an Engineering Manager: Learning to Manage in Unfamiliar Territory

Three months into the promotion, I took on two projects I knew nothing about. No fancy methodologies—just showing up to standups, digging through Jira, and asking people. On making priority calls amid uncertainty, and why I've stopped stressing about "reading more management books."

Feb 14, 20265 min

EssaysA Developer's Ramblings on the Road to Becoming a Manager

"Want to give being a Manager a shot next half?" The CTO's casual remark after lunch opened a new chapter in my career. I was criticized the last time I was a Team Leader—can I do better this time? This post captures the preparations, worries, and expectations on the eve of the transition.

Nov 08, 20253 min