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The dark side of perfectionism

Mar 09, 2023

Having a growth mindset is crucial for reinventing ourselves in different realities. However, this can also lead us toward the darker side of perfectionism.

Chasing my dream job

Feb 23, 2023

Introspections are one of the ideas and practices that emerged with age and helped me better understand that the dreams I was chasing were not actually mine.

One of the benefits of working in product companies is watching your product evolve, nevertheless, that road won’t be only a matter of innovation but avoid things turning into impossible to mature legacy systems.

Worrying too much in advance

Nov 29, 2022

As an engineer, if I have to pick something that I always struggle with, and seems like a never-ending problem, it's worrying too much upfront about an issue that hasn't happened yet, and probably never will.

Mixing leadership, delegation, and accountability

Nov 09, 2022

When we start growing and moving through the laddering of promotions or switching teams, we start experiencing different types of leadership from diverse perspectives.

The flaws of the interview process

Sep 24, 2022

Over the years there have been changes in the way interview processes are handled, which I believe are causing interviews to evolve into something unnecessarily complicated.

Living with a low profile

Aug 05, 2022

Since I can remember I have been someone who is afraid to say that I am good at something. Not because I am modest, not because I am humble, it just doesn't come up.

When autonomy becomes a silo

Jun 13, 2022

Ever since I started to work in this field, I have seen a transformation in the way companies shape their teams.

A letter to a younger me

Apr 21, 2022

This is a short letter that I would like to send to a younger me, who is frustrated finishing a degree in computer science, trying to land his first job in the IT industry.

Avoid falling into the building trap

Mar 28, 2022

As a developer, if you only look at a list of requirements to follow, building software products can look simple.

Being self-critical

Mar 09, 2022

Like every person who is self-critical, finding your way to improve yourself can differ depending on the role and responsibilities you have.

The hidden value of meetings

Jan 20, 2022

As a developer, as a PM, or as any other role in the IT world, we can find ourselves trapped in meetings where ideas are shared and decisions need to be taken.

Take care of your soft skills

Dec 29, 2021

I’m not sure how unpopular this opinion is but I believe that for most of the positions I have covered, soft skills were way more important than technical aspects.

Think outside the box

Nov 30, 2021

Since I started to work in the IT field, there were two stories/analogies that marked me in the way I see software as a process, mainly because there were real-life situations.

From a Frontend Developer to a Product Manager

Oct 14, 2021

A few years ago, back in 2017, together with a friend we decided to take the initiative, use our knowledge, and try to make something on our own.

Underneath your web analytics

Sep 22, 2021

Even if you have low traffic on your website, having a deep look at your analytics can make the difference when making decisions.

Rage against the technical-debt

Sep 02, 2021

Despite the role, from developer to manager, getting into the topic of technical debt always refers to a nice challenge.

Make your own path

Aug 19, 2021

At the beginning of your career, following your own path can be more important than you think, especially if you tend to reflect on other people's experiences.

The power of iterations

Jul 20, 2021

I once read software products should always be in beta version, and there is no such a thing as a final release. Although it can sound harsh, the more I think about this the more it makes sense.

Life in the land of micro-frontends

Jun 15, 2021

Whether you see the need to make this happen, the world keeps evolving, but before you take this step, there are some drawbacks that need to be considered.

Build a culture around feedback

May 21, 2021

Building a relaxed environment around feedback can always be a challenge especially when working within international environments.

Remote work? I miss the office! well, do I?

Apr 26, 2021

After a year of being forced to start working remotely ( due to the pandemic), I began to notice that there are some simple things and rituals that I am currently missing from the good old office days. A list of events in which casual interaction while grabbing a cup of coffee is for sure at the top of the list.

What defines your seniority?

Apr 05, 2021

We live in the world of labels, where we have to categorize ourselves without any standards, which makes this more difficult than ever. Plus, the concept that defines that can vary depending on companies and people.

Difference between being confident and arrogant

Mar 16, 2021

From day one, even before I started the university, I have been fighting to overcome my lack of self-confidence. Whether you call it impostor syndrome or not, I do not know exactly the psychological reason why that has happened.

Your day to day management

Mar 02, 2021

I have worked in different types of companies and domains, from startups to big corps, across different countries and cultures, which made me realized that I was staying or leaving job positions mainly due to the type of management I was getting. Not always related to a person in particular but just to the management as a whole area.