--- title: "Anand Safi (@anandsafi) | Hashnode" description: "Engineering Manager | Startup Advisor | Tech Mentor. Read the latest articles by Anand Safi on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@anandsafi" --- @anandsafi # Anand Safi @anandsafi · Montreal, Quebec · Joined February 2021 Engineering Manager | Startup Advisor | Tech Mentor ### [Are you focusing on implementation only? Its time you re-think your approach!!](https://anandsafi.hashnode.dev/are-you-focusing-on-implementation-only-its-time-you-re-think-your-approach?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) When I think of Focused on Implementation only, I attribute it to being myopic i.e. not seeing the bigger picture. Undoubtedly, the top deliverable for a Software Engineer is implementing a given feature request/ implementing a bug fix. However, the ... 5 min read · [anandsafi.hashnode.dev](https://anandsafi.hashnode.dev/are-you-focusing-on-implementation-only-its-time-you-re-think-your-approach?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/are-you-focusing-on-implementation-only-its-time-you-re-think-your-approach/602769e8e522c1626f371dbe) ### [Spreading too thin — 5 things I wish I knew as a Software Engineer](https://anandsafi.hashnode.dev/spreading-too-thin-5-things-i-wish-i-knew-as-a-software-engineer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The first key item in the list is Spreading too thin. I attribute this trait to our wandering minds. ‘The grass is always greener on the other side’ notion seems apt for this. When I started doing Frontend web development, I felt I should also learn... 3 min read · [anandsafi.hashnode.dev](https://anandsafi.hashnode.dev/spreading-too-thin-5-things-i-wish-i-knew-as-a-software-engineer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 12, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/spreading-too-thin-5-things-i-wish-i-knew-as-a-software-engineer/6025f51959e32452ff0b7c45) ### [The power of saying “NO!”: A Superpower](https://anandsafi.hashnode.dev/the-power-of-saying-no-a-superpower?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) While becoming more proficient at coding and learning new frameworks definitely helps, there are some key superpowers which can make you stand out even more as a distinguished engineer. These help you not only to avoid burnout but also have long term... 8 min read · [anandsafi.hashnode.dev](https://anandsafi.hashnode.dev/the-power-of-saying-no-a-superpower?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [2](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-power-of-saying-no-a-superpower/602229a5281265375d643a89) [Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-power-of-saying-no-a-superpower/602229a5281265375d643a89) ### [How to master your Software Engineering journey: The 10x Engineer](https://anandsafi.hashnode.dev/how-to-master-your-software-engineering-journey-the-10x-engineer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Software Engineering is one of the most talked about and sought after career paths in the current world. During my journey as a Software Engineer, I worked with some wonderful people, the latest technologies, and great projects. As I reflect on my hu... 16 min read · [anandsafi.hashnode.dev](https://anandsafi.hashnode.dev/how-to-master-your-software-engineering-journey-the-10x-engineer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 3, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-master-your-software-engineering-journey-the-10x-engineer/601a1391dc773e253be7dace)