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Tech leads, senior engineers and leading teams

Consulting Chronicles: The Day I Had to be an Asshole

Consulting Chronicles: The Day I Had to be an Asshole

Those who have worked with me know I’m super calm. I rarely lose my cool, I always try to crack a joke, and I genuinely appreciate people who surface issues early instead of playing "hide the blocker". Projects are already complex enough, the last thing anyone needs

The Human Component of DevOps: Conway's Law

The Human Component of DevOps: Conway's Law

I've been part of large and small DevOps implementations, none of them were particularly painful regardless of the size of the team. Everyone seemed open to change and seasoned about best practices in software development, simple and efficient solutions seemed to work perfectly in an elegant orchestrated puzzle

Back to coding after more than one year

Back to coding after more than one year

By the time I wrote this, It's been a minute since I last sat down to write some code. Coming back from a whole managerial role in a consulting project that felt like diving into the deep end of the pool after months of chilling on the sidelines.

From Coder to Leader: Thriving as a Tech Lead

From Coder to Leader: Thriving as a Tech Lead

Being a tech lead isn't just about being the best coder in the room anymore and, quite frankly, it's never been. Being a tech lead is about juggling multiple responsibilities, coordinating teams, and ensuring projects move forward smoothly. If you're finding yourself struggling in

Beyond Code: Exploring the Role of a Senior Engineer

Beyond Code: Exploring the Role of a Senior Engineer

Recently, I was part of a project where, for over a year, as a Senior Engineer, I was not allowed to write code. The setup was complex and, as consultants, our role was to strategize and interface with the client, all the implementation was going to be done by outsourcing

Consulting Chronicles: Navigating Turbulent Waters

Consulting Chronicles: Navigating Turbulent Waters

There are times where the smooth surface of collaboration is shadowed by turbulent undercurrents. This was the case with a team I was tasked to oversee, where dependency on a client's team became a focal point. Our success hinged on their timely deliverables, a fact compounded by our

Consulting Chronicles: Genesis

Consulting Chronicles: Genesis

A few weeks ago I wrapped up my maiden voyage into the realms of Consulting, it was into the dynamic landscapes of a prominent Retail Bank in the heard of Saudi Arabia. Surrounded by a kaleidoscope of cultures and nationalities and a great project team, each member became a cherished