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Engineering leadership, people management, and the joy of building smart home automations. Whatever moves me, sparks curiosity, or is worth sharing.

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Feb 7, 2026

Keeping My Home Assistant Configuration Under Version Control (with AI Commit Messages)

How I set up Git inside Home Assistant to track changes, generate commit messages with AI, and maintain a clear history of my configuration

Home Automation AI & Machine Learning
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Jul 31, 2025

Balancing Power: The Impact of Top-Down Decision-Making on Modern Tech Teams

How top-down vs. bottom-up decision-making shapes team productivity, morale, and innovation Learn practical strategies and proven approaches.

Engineering Management Workplace Culture
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Jul 24, 2025

The Real Reason High-Performing Teams Stay Motivated? Psychological Safety.

Why psychological safety is the hidden foundation of team performance and innovation Learn practical strategies and proven approaches.

Engineering Management Workplace Culture
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Jun 5, 2024

Are AI Tools Like GPT-4 Making Us Overconfident?

Examining the Dunning-Kruger effect in the age of large language models Discover actionable insights and real-world examples.

AI & Machine Learning
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Dec 21, 2023

Break Free from Resistance: Why Change Scares Us (and How to Beat It)

Understanding and overcoming resistance to change in your career and life Get expert guidance backed by real experience.

Career Growth Workplace Culture
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Dec 19, 2023

How to Advocate for Your Own Growth Path in a Product Tech Company

Taking ownership of your career development and driving growth in tech Discover actionable insights and real-world examples.

Career Growth
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Dec 18, 2023

10 Essential Skills Every Engineering Manager Needs

The broader toolkit required to thrive as an engineering manager Learn practical strategies and proven approaches.

Engineering Management
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Dec 18, 2023

Is Your Workplace Toxic? 7 Red Flags Every Software Engineer Should Know

Spotting the warning signs of a toxic work environment before the damage is done Learn practical strategies and proven approaches.

Workplace Culture Career Growth
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Dec 11, 2023

Becoming an Engineering Manager

Actionable insights for aspiring leaders making the jump to engineering management Get expert guidance backed by real experience.

Engineering Management Career Growth
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