Published in Level Up Coding·PinnedMember-onlyHow To Become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)?First, you need to know: What does a CTO do? — The role of a CTO, Chief Technology Officer, seems to be a mysterious one. It’s one of the most popular questions asked by aspiring technology leaders. The fact that many folks want to know about the role is quite telling — the role itself is quite prestigious and mysterious. In…Chief Technology Officer7 min readChief Technology Officer7 min read
9 hours agoMember-onlyDay 4: Taking aligned actions (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)For the next 12 days, I will be sharing tips, advice and resources to help you in your career development. This series is called 12 Days of Christmas - Give the Gift of Learning. Wishing you a happy December! In my 20 years in the tech industry, I have witnessed…Leadership Developement2 min readLeadership Developement2 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyDay 3: Gratitude and Growth (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)For the next 12 days, I will be sharing tips, advice and resources to help you in your career development. This series is called 12 Days of Christmas - Give the Gift of Learning. Wishing you a happy December! Giving gratitude is important because it helps to reinforce positive behaviour…Gratitude2 min readGratitude2 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyDay 2: Plan, Priortize and Perform (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)For the next 12 days, I will be sharing tips, advice and resources to help you in your career development. This series is called 12 Days of Christmas - Give the Gift of Learning. Wishing you a happy December! Planning is essential for successful career development. It helps to ensure…Career Advice2 min readCareer Advice2 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyDay 1: Know your Zone of Genius (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)For the next 12 days, I will be sharing tips, advice and resources to help you in your career development. This series is called 12 Days of Christmas - Give the Gift of Learning. Wishing you a happy December! Day 1: Know your Zone of Genius (12 Days of Christmas…Career Advice2 min readCareer Advice2 min read
Published in Better Humans·Nov 28Member-onlySeven Steps to Stop Quiet Quitting and Start Moving ForwardDon’t just try to survive in a soul-destroying situation — As quiet quitting becomes a trending topic, it’s not uncommon for many to start thinking about the idea of quiet quitting. After all, the past two years had been mentally exhausting for many employees. You are tired. I get it. You feel like you are trapped on a hamster wheel…Quiet Quitting12 min readQuiet Quitting12 min read
Nov 10Member-only30 Helpful Resources For Your Career in Tech Especially During Tech Layoff 2022While no company could ever guarantee your job security, you can create your own career security — If you work in the tech industry, you have no doubt been hearing about Big Tech and many hyper-growth startups slowing down their hiring and having layoffs. Just this morning, Meta (the parent company of Facebook) let go 11,000 of its employees in what is considered to be the biggest…Technology3 min readTechnology3 min read
Published in Better Humans·Oct 24Member-only10 Signs That Psychological Safety Is Missing In Your TeamFostering Psychological Safety Starts With Making a Conscious Choice — Ever since Google popularised Psychological Safety as an essential part of Team Effectiveness, every tech company and its leaders have been chasing it. I am no different either. As a senior tech leader who is currently working for an enterprise software company, Psychological Safety is top of mind when I…Leadership8 min readLeadership8 min read
Oct 1Member-onlyOctober Career GoalsRealistic and simple career goals to level up your career growth — Happy 1st of October! PS: It’s my favourite month coz I was born in October! 😉 Anyway, I digress. October means there are about 90 days left before a new year begins. If you feel like you haven’t been progressing much in your career this year, don’t despair. It’s never…Careers2 min readCareers2 min read
Aug 8Member-onlyBrief Summary About My Book For Senior Tech LeadersCommence, Connect, Coach & Cultivate — A How-to Guide for Senior Tech Leaders — If you’ve ever wanted to me more strategic and intentional as a senior engineering leader (CTO, VP Engineering, Technology Director, Group Engineering Manager, etc), this is the book for you! Part I: How to: Commence Whether you have decided to level up in your engineering management career or whether you are looking for a different…Technology4 min readTechnology4 min read
