Articles

• Being explicit about expectations isn't micromanagement

  February 23, 2025

  Goals without explicit expectations are just wishes. I learned that being clear about what you need from senior engineers isn't micromanagement — it's good leadership. Because when everyone knows what good looks like, they can focus on delivering instead of mind-reading.

• The Hidden Costs of Running a Global Engineering Team and Recipes for Mitigation

  February 13, 2025

  Time zones kill engineering velocity in ways that aren't obvious until you're stuck with them. Drawing from real experience managing teams across US and European time zones, I break down the hidden costs of global engineering teams and share battle-tested ways to minimize the damage.