It's nice to meet you - my name is Vidmantas Kabošis. I'm a Director of Engineering, curious about the human side of engineering leadership. Based in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Software estimation has always been hard - a running joke in the industry for so long the joke stopped being funny. And yet, with enough discipline, decomposition, and calibration, we got into a vicinity of truth. Close enough to plan...
Engineering talent market has shifted in recent years, and then shifted again due to the booming popularity of AI-powered tools. Where does a Junior Engineer fit into this new picture?
Last time we covered the first 4 out of 6 principles I recommend considering when dealing with any kind of difficult conversations. Check them out before reading this follow-up.
Many great books have been written about difficult conversations, but I’d like to revisit this topic with you, my readers. With a twist of my own experience, I hope you’ll leave with actionable advice to handle these conversations better —...
Software is not a physical object, so the concept of decomposition is quite unnatural to consider in such a context. However, this doesn’t mean there’s no decay over time.
