What should engineers do in their first 90 days?

There is plenty of advice to help managers figure out what they should be doing in their first 90 days at a new company (entire books have been written on this topic) but not a whole lot for engineers. I am going to try to share some of the things that I proved to be … Continue reading What should engineers do in their first 90 days? →

As an Engineer, Should I Work at a Big Company or a Startup?

I get this question a lot — from candidates in interviews, from folks I mentor and from budding new engineers. So I am writing this down so I can refer back to this when I need to. My perspective is heavily shaped by my own personal experiences of working at a big company and a startup. If … Continue reading As an Engineer, Should I Work at a Big Company or a Startup? →