6 Career Articles
Precision Work and Learning to Slow DownPrecision Work and Learning to Slow Down
Learning to slow down as a developer after years of being rewarded for speed. Reflections on pace, precision, and building systems that last.
They Beat the Care Out of MeThey Beat the Care Out of Me
One of my old bosses had a phrase he used when a customer pushed too far. He'd lean back in his chair, crack his knuckles, and say, "They beat the care out of me."
Why I Feel Like the Luckiest Guy in TechWhy I Feel Like the Luckiest Guy in Tech
A reflection on failing at backend, thriving at UI/UX, and finally realizing that staying in my lane might've been the best thing I could've done.
The Student Mindset: Pros, Cons, and Why I'm (Still) Glad I Have ItThe Student Mindset: Pros, Cons, and Why I'm (Still) Glad I Have It
How a lifelong student mindset helped me grow in tech, and how it sometimes kept me from trusting what I already knew.
Twenty Years of Front-End Mayhem (and Why I Still Love It)Twenty Years of Front-End Mayhem (and Why I Still Love It)
Two decades of building the web, wrangling browsers, and keeping up with front-end trends. And somehow still loving it.
Somewhere Between Design and Dev: Life as a UX EngineerSomewhere Between Design and Dev: Life as a UX Engineer
A behind-the-scenes look at the UX Engineer role, where design, dev, and user needs meet.