01September 23, 2026
The Small Step From Medium to High
How AI reasoning effort changes the search, the wait, and the work left for you.
AIsoftware engineeringdecision makingdeveloper mindset
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Thoughts on technology, leadership, and building products that matter.
14 posts · 42 tags
02April 3, 2026
The Smart Zone Problem: Why Your AI Gets Dumber After 80,000 Tokens
Understanding the attention budget constraint that makes LLMs degrade predictably—and how to work with it
Agentic CodingNo VibesClaude CodeAIComplex Codebases
03July 18, 2025
Your Job Has an Expiry Date—Here’s How to Outlive It
Why adaptable skills beat lifetime loyalty
careercareer developmentadaptable skillslifetime loyaltyjob securitytechnology
04July 12, 2025
How to Debug Web Forms Using Windsurf AI and Playwright MCP
Use Windsurf’s AI and Playwright to automate UI testing—no manual scripts, no setup hassle.
AI DevelopmentWeb TestingWindsurfPlaywright
05July 12, 2025
Why Some Code Smells Stay Forever
The hard truths behind legacy messes, and why fixing them isn’t always the right call.
Code QualityEngineeringTech Debt
06July 6, 2025
Good AI is Boring
How to Think Clearly About AI in Engineering
Artificial IntelligenceEngineering LeadershipSystem Design
07June 29, 2025
How I Think Through Hard Engineering Decisions
Why clarity, context, and uncertainty are more important than being right
Software EngineeringSystem DesignDecision MakingEngineering LeadershipTech Architecture
08June 22, 2025
You’re Paid for the Code. You’re Trusted for Everything Else
The real value of engineers isn’t always in what they ship—it’s what they prevent
Tech CareersEngineering Leadership
09June 16, 2025
Death By A Thousand Roles
How 'Extra Work' Quietly Kills Careers
Tech CareersEngineering LeadershipBurnout
10June 15, 2025
What Engineering Is Really About in 2025
Why real engineering happens in silence, judgment, and human connection—not just code
Tech CultureProduct ThinkingLeadership
11May 19, 2025
Why Productivity Isn’t the Problem—Memory Is
Busy isn’t the problem. Memory is. Here’s why your workweek feels forgettable—and how to fix it.
Engineering LeadershipFocus & ProductivityWork Psychology
12May 3, 2025
Mutual Selfishness: The Overlooked Skill in Engineering Leadership
How smart leaders turn self-interest into a win-win for the team and the business.
Engineering LeadershipTeam ManagementProductivityMotivationCareer Growth
13February 10, 2025
Five Engineering Leadership Principles I Live By—From a Young Leader’s Perspective
Core principles that have guided my approach to engineering leadership and team building.
LeadershipEngineering
14February 15, 2024
Using Debezium for CDC: What Works, What to Watch
A practical look at what makes Debezium work well for change data capture—and the things engineers should watch out for in real-world deployments.
CDCDebeziumKafkaData Engineering