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Five Lessons for Five Years in Tech

Nov 8, 2024 · 6 min read · July marked my fifth year in tech.That’s half a decade in a career I never imagined myself in. I came into tech via trauma, so it’s always hard to answer the question about where I want to go next. But I’ve been getting that question a lot more latel...

Being a Hybrid Friend is Hard

May 14, 2024 · 4 min read · Before coming into tech, I saw my friends weekly. I’ve never had a lot of friends, but I’ve had friends. You know, the kind that know you and understand you and you can break into random songs in front of one minute, shit-talk them in a board game th...

The Evolving Landscape of DevRel: Trends and Predictions for 2023

Nov 26, 2023 · 17 min read · A couple of weeks ago, I put out this tweet. Initially, this blog post was going to expand on that. But before writing, I wanted to do some research into the history of DevRel, look at some of the trends, before writing an essay to prove my assertio...

Hiring, Firing, and Becoming Indispensable

Nov 15, 2023 · 14 min read · At the beginning of COVID, I lost my job. It was hard, but I navigated through it with what seemed like most people around me and then landed another job. At the beginning of 2023, I was laid off. The feelings I had when I lost my job the first time ...

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The Need for Recognition in Open Source

Oct 24, 2023 · 5 min read · By highlighting diverse contributions and fostering a culture of recognition, we can inspire both current and future generations of developers and collaborators. In open source, anyone can contribute to the software that helps to power our world. It’...