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. …Chief Technology Officer6 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…Technology4 min read
Jul 31A How-To Guide For Senior Engineering LeadersIntroduction from my upcoming book — I published my first book on engineering management almost two years ago, and now, it’s time for another book on engineering management. This time, the book is targeted for senior engineering managers, CTOs, VP of Engineering, Head of Engineering, Technology Director and the likes. …Cto5 min read
Published in Better Programming·Jun 28Member-onlyThe Role and Responsibilities of an Engineering ManagerTo help you avoid common pitfalls — “What are the role and responsibilities of an engineering manager?”, is an incredibly common question that many engineering managers ask. It’s a good question to ask because you need to know what you’re expected to do. However, the better or accompanying question that an engineering manager should ask is, “How…Programming4 min read
Published in Code Like A Girl·Jun 13Member-onlyCommon Challenges Faced By Women In TechAnd how their engineering managers could help — I feel like a broken record but unfortunately, we are not making enough progress to be truly inclusive and equitable for women in tech. I say we because I believe all of us, especially engineering managers, are responsible for it. …Women In Tech5 min read
Published in Better Programming·May 6Member-onlyThe Five Types of Engineering Managers You’ll Meet in Your CareerAnd how you can help them as their manager — Being an engineering manager is a completely different career experience for software engineers and being a manager of engineering managers is once again a brand new game. After almost two decades in my career, where I spent the last decade as an engineering manager, I have met, coached, and mentored…Programming6 min read
Published in Code Like A Girl·Apr 23Member-onlyOvercome Your Imposter Syndrome and Become A Confident ManagerDon’t self-sabotage. Change your mindset and be your own biggest self-advocate. — Imagine this scenario. You’re the go-to person on your team. People reach out for your help, support, or even a general chit-chat. You have the natural ability to make people feel comfortable and bring people together. And you really want to become a manager or a team lead. However, for…Women In Tech6 min read
Published in Code Like A Girl·Mar 24Member-onlyHow To Become a 10x Engineering Manager?Because they do exist. — Before I start sharing about how to become a 10x engineering manager, let me explain who the 10x engineering managers are. 10x engineering manager are those kind of rare breed that make 10 times more impact than an average engineering manager. They produce 10x outcomes and yet they are not…Engineering Manager5 min read
Published in Towards Data Science·Jan 30Member-onlyHow To Create a Learning Culture in a Technology CompanyHere are three effective ways to build a learning organisation — HBR highlighted that resignations are highest in the tech and health care industries due to employees in those industries experiencing extreme increases in demand during the pandemic, likely leading to increased workloads and burnout. As someone who’s been working in the tech industry for the past 2 decades, I can…Technology6 min read
Jan 24Member-onlyMy Plan for 2022 As A CreatorIt’s time to evolve and make a bigger impact — Albert Einstein once said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. When I first came across the quote, I was taken aback. I had always been known for being consistent and taking actions so seeing “same thing” and “doing” in the same…Creator Economy3 min read
