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Senior to Tech Lead: The Job is Not "More Code"

Senior to Tech Lead: The Job is Not "More Code"

The painful transition from Maker to Multiplier. Why you need to stop coding and start unblocking.

2025-03-20
3 min read
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Side Projects: The Portfolio is Your Leverage

Side Projects: The Portfolio is Your Leverage

Why you don't need to build the next Facebook. How to use small, weird projects to learn faster and get hired.

2025-03-15
4 min read
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Career Goals: Stop Climbing the Wrong Ladder

Career Goals: Stop Climbing the Wrong Ladder

Why "Learning Rust" is not a career goal. How to set Senior Engineer goals that actually get you promoted.

2025-03-06
3 min read
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Mastering the Technical Interview: It is a Performance

Mastering the Technical Interview: It is a Performance

Why you fail interviews despite knowing the answer. System Design, LeetCode, and Behavioral tips for Senior Engineers.

2025-01-20
3 min read
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Getting Hired: The Portfolio is the Resume

Getting Hired: The Portfolio is the Resume

Stop applying to 500 jobs with a generic resume. How to skip the line by building proof of work.

2024-07-15
4 min read
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