Staying Was the Hard Move
7 min read I’m at a reflection point in my career. As I consider my next steps and explore new…
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I began writing consistently in December 2021, writing about leadership, technology, and the organizational systems behind performance and change. What started as reflections on team dynamics and operational metrics has grown into a broader examination of how thoughtful leadership drives meaningful outcomes in software engineering and beyond.
Today, these posts cover everything from AI-driven transformation and engineering culture to the human side of building great teams, always grounded in real experience and a commitment to rethinking conventional wisdom.
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So, What Does a VP of Software Engineering Do?
7 min read This article began as a response to a colleague in the industry, Patrice Corbard, a DevOps advisor,…
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Beyond Frameworks: The Real Weight of Leading Transformation at Scale
9 min read A leadership case study for those carrying the weight of transformation, when the change is working, but…
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Flow Retreat 2025: Practicing the Work Behind the Work
4 min read The Flow Leadership Retreat was the vision of Steve Pereira, co-author of the recently released book Flow…
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From Good to Great: Shifting to Outcomes in 2025
7 min read Audience and Purpose This post is both a reflection and a vision. It’s a message for my…
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Transforming Engineering: From Cost Center to Strategic Partner
7 min read This article is the second in a three-part series exploring how software engineering can deliver measurable business…
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Engineering’s Business Value: From Black Box to Clarity
6 min read This post is the first installment of my three-part series on connecting technology to business outcomes. In…
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Profitable Engineering: Linking Software Engineering to Business Results
3 min read From Code to Impact: A Leadership Series on Linking Software to Business Success In late 2024, a…
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Crossroads 2024: Reflections on Leadership, Legacy, and Modern Practices
5 min read Preface: Defining the Last Chapter As a software engineer and leader who has experienced two distinct eras…
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Agile Era Leadership: Overcoming Legacy Leadership Friction and Four Industry Conversations
11 min read The world has fundamentally changed in the past few decades. The rise of knowledge work and complex…
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Maximizing Technology Team Performance: Insights from a CEO Conversation
6 min read In this article, I share an enhanced version of a conversation with a CEO in August of…
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The Shift to Software Management: A Skill Guide for New Managers
9 min read Why did you become a manager? The journey from a seasoned engineer to a successful engineering manager…
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Established Organizations, Level of Digital Literacy, Mindset, and the 4th Industrial Revolution
11 min read Established companies are striving to conquer outdated operating models and frameworks. As an enterprise changes its way…
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