A healthy level of competition can fuel innovation, drive individuals to excel, and push teams to achieve remarkable results. However, when competition crosses the line and becomes overly aggressive, it can hinder the growth and productivity of the team as a whole. I don’t think competition is inherently negative. It becomes problematic when it starts overshadowing the team. Over the years, I observed when team members are…
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When you start coding, you start the adventure. From programming classes where we tried to solve pyramid programs to professional work, I used to have fun with coding each day. Each day brought new challenges and opportunities to solve problems through code. But as my career advanced, my role evolved, steering me towards leadership. This shift meant a gradual departure from hands-on coding to management. It’s a…
Leave a CommentAs an engineering leader, success hinges on developing and sharing a clear vision. This reduces the need for supervision. It then creates a workspace where everyone can manage themselves and work independently. I adopt a ‘fire and forget’ methodology in my leadership approach. When I delegate a project or task, my aim is to set it in motion and then step back, trusting in my team’s capability…
Leave a CommentLegacy software often comes with historical decisions, prior mistakes, and previous successes. Engaging with these systems isn’t merely a journey through old code, but a rich learning experience waiting to be unwrapped. Let’s go into the not-so-obvious perks of working with legacy systems. Gaining Insights Mistakes, they say, are the portals of discovery. When we venture through legacy systems, we’re exploring the mistakes of the past. They…
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