by admin | Apr 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Let’s be honest: most 1:1s are just two people sitting in a meeting trying to remember why they scheduled it in the first place. When done right, 1:1s can build trust, unblock work, support growth, and surface problems before they blow up. When done wrong, they...
by admin | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
After going through a long and intense job search, I’ve had some time to reflect, not just on the process itself, but on the emotional rollercoaster it brings, the strategies that worked, and the common pitfalls I wish I’d avoided earlier. If you’re currently in the...
by admin | Mar 8, 2025 | leadership
Transitioning from an individual contributor (IC) to an engineering manager was one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my career. As an IC, I thrived on solving complex technical problems, writing code, and seeing the immediate impact of my work. But...
by admin | Jan 27, 2025 | leadership
In 2008, I made one of the hardest decisions of my life. I left my home in Venezuela, the place where I grew up, where my family and roots are deeply embedded, and moved to Canada. The political and economic instability back home had made it clear that staying wasn’t...
