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14 stories, newest first.
The Curious Engineer Wins in the Age of AI
AI changed the tools, not the trait that matters most. Curious engineers still have the edge.
4 min read
When AI in an interview fails you
I used AI heavily in a technical interview, felt great about the build, and still got rejected because the team could not gauge enough of my understanding.
6 min read
The 6-hour build and why technical interviewing needs to change
Building TripHaven in about six hours made one thing clear: interviews should test end-to-end product replication and engineering judgment, not isolated feature trivia.
7 min read
My first technical interview in the AI era
I walked out of my first technical interview feeling off, and it forced me to rethink interview formats, AI, and pressure.
5 min read
What engineers are feeling right now
My take on why so many engineers feel the pressure, but few of us say it out loud.
4 min read
Weekend reset: rest is part of the grind
A reminder from the job search season: stepping back for a weekend can be the exact thing that helps you push harder on Monday.
3 min read
Launching llink.space
Why I finally built llink.space as a link-in-bio home base after putting it off for years.
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Launching imposter.fm
Why I created imposter.fm as a podcast host to talk through what engineering feels like in the AI era while navigating layoff uncertainty.
5 min read
Use your git history to write a resume that reflects real work
A practical workflow for using `.git` with Claude or Codex to turn shipped commits into accurate, role-tailored resume bullets.
7 min read
Cold sweat, inbox check, first rejection
Four days after sending 14+ job applications, I woke up in a cold sweat and opened my first rejection email.
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Being laid off from Token Terminal
Losing my role at Token Terminal forced me to confront how quickly this industry is changing and what resilience looks like now.
5 min read
Productivity is high but motivation is low
The uneven emotional math of shipping faster with AI while feeling less attached to the work.
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AI has changed the way I code
How my day-to-day shifted from mostly typing to mostly prompting, and what that unlocked.
5 min read
How To Start a Pair Programming Routine
Pair programming is a side hobby that I have found to help me branch out and learn from local developers in my community. I strongly suggest going for it if you can fit it into your schedule.
6 min read