My MBA journey: lessons, challenges and new friendships
A few years ago, I was at a stage where I started considering enrolling in an MBA program. To be more specific, this was in 2021. However, another significant event was coming at that time - I would become a
How Micro Habits Helped Me Become a Better Version of Myself
I admit I am a huge fan of habits, metrics, and all kinds of tracking systems. I read dozens of books on this topic, listened to numerous podcasts, and even took some courses. Over the years, I have been trying to
Here’s How To Beat Fear of Interviews
John is a verification engineer with seven years of experience. He has successfully completed multiple projects in his career and has also led a team of five people. However, despite having a clear track record of being good at his
How I Made Reading Books Easy
"He will have to start reading books to improve his writing." It was late 1999, and I had just started my 5th grade of primary school. Back at the time, it meant that I was getting a new professor for
Cracking the Code – How to Successfully Manage Gen Z Engineers Cheat Sheet
Managing a team of engineers is no easy feat, and with each new generation entering the workforce comes a unique set of challenges. Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is the newest generation to join the workforce, and their values,
My year (2022) in numbers
Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, said, "What gets measured gets improved." I admit I am a massive fan of all kinds of metrics, and I love tracking my habits. This process motivates me and pushes me toward achieving my
My year (2022) in books
My favorite blog post of the year! This is the time of the year when I look back at the books I have read and pick my top 10 (because the top 5 are not enough). Last year I wrote about
Verification engineers: how to become an expert in sending emails
What if I told you how you write emails is as important as your debugging skills? Sounds too much? Stay with me, and in this blog, you will learn why.A very simplified flow of verification daily work is: write some
Leadership lessons I learned from Captain Maverick
Captain Maverick, main protagonist of the most recent Top Gun movie, demonstrates many leadership skills, which we can all benefit from.
Managerial lessons I learned from Marcus Aurelius
Here are the best managerial lessons we can learn from Marcus Aurelius and how you can apply them in your every day job.