Writing

This is where I share my thoughts on a variety of topics, from technical insights to leadership tips and everything in between. These pieces reflect my experiences, lessons learned, and ideas I’m passionate about. Enjoy the read!

2026

You Closed 50 Tickets This Sprint, Yet You Learnt Nothing26 Jun Build to Learn, Then Build to Last24 Jun AI Won't Kill Engineering. Weak Leadership will.17 May If Every Decision Goes Through You, That's the Problem6 May I Built a Free Prompt Library for Engineering Leaders29 Apr Decide Anyway28 Feb

2025

What Truly Defines a Senior Engineer11 Dec 50 ChatGPT Prompts I Use as an Engineering Manager30 Nov Engineering Excellence Isn't a Framework. It's a Habit5 Oct Does organisational culture affect software delivery performance?17 Sept Why Product-Centric Engineering Teams Outperform the Rest5 Sept Data-Driven Decisions for Leaders31 Aug You're Measuring Developer Productivity Wrong14 May Why Your Backend Crashes at Scale: Lessons from Real-World Failures29 Apr The Hidden Costs of Tech Debt: Why It's Not Just a Code Problem22 Apr Performance Isn't a Feature – It's a Foundation20 Apr Morning vs evening stand-up meetings: Which is better for your team?14 Jan The Shared Challenges of Climbing and Software Engineering14 Jan

2024

A Year in Books: My 2024 Reading Recap22 Dec A Case Study in Leadership Change: From Limited Autonomy to Team Ownership5 Dec The Role of Playtesting in Game Development [Part 2] — Types of playtests15 Nov When Strengths Become Weaknesses20 Oct The Role of Playtesting in Game Development [Part 1]11 Oct From Engineering Manager to Technical Producer: Finding the sweet spot between Tech and Strategy14 Sept Exploring 7 of the Most Popular Monetisation Models in Games23 Aug