My friends and colleagues often tell me about how behind they are on things. Sometimes there is an element of bragging associated with this “busy-ness” but usually it’s a cry for help. I’ve experienced this feeling of being behind at different points and the way out of it hasn’t always been clear. Advice like “say no … Continue reading Being behind – what can I do?
On a recent project, I got to experience the power of deadlines and their consequences - both good and bad. I don't know if I have a general thesis here. This is mostly just me thinking out loud to help process the events of the last few weeks. So I am structuring these as just … Continue reading Deadlines – good, bad and ugly
Career goals are a very common topic of discussion in my chats with colleagues. The quality of my contributions in those discussions varies wildly depending on what's top of mind for me. So I thought it would be a good idea to write down some of my thoughts with a clear mind. A few quick … Continue reading How to set career goals
My friend and I recently started a podcast (non-tech related) and it's been super fun! We have recorded 3 episodes so far and we are both having a lot of fun doing it. I've had a chance to reflect on this experience and want to share some raw thoughts. I think my learnings from starting … Continue reading Learnings from starting a new effort
I've had a fairly traditional entry to tech. I studied CS in school, did an internship and became a software engineer. For a long time, I thought this was the only way to get into tech. Recently, I have gained exposure to coding bootcamps as an excellent alternative. They produce students who possess a lot … Continue reading Barriers to enter tech as a software engineer
