• Embracing Risk: The Thrill-Seeking Leadership Style

    Embracing Risk: The Thrill-Seeking Leadership Style

    2–4 minutes

    We all have a happy place. For me, it’s about the speed, the height, and the conqueror’s rush of a great adventure ride. Give me a fast rollercoaster, a stomach-lurching drop, or a swing that touches the sky, and I’m instantly the happiest person in the world. It took me a while to realize that Read more

  • My Journey in Digital Privacy with Lightbeam

    My Journey in Digital Privacy with Lightbeam

    2–3 minutes

    My journey with Lightbeam, the open-source Firefox web browser extension, is a story of code, community, and commitment to digital privacy. What started as an Outreachy internship in 2017 blossomed into a long-term dedication, securing a crucial tool for a global research community and a commitment to web tracking awareness. A Tool That Changed the Read more

  • The Constant Performance of Presence

    The Constant Performance of Presence

    1–2 minutes

    During 1:1 earlier this week, a report shared a sentiment I’ve heard echoing in various forms: “It feels like we have to put up a performance every time we meet people in person now.” Whether at an offsite, a conference, or a large team gathering, there’s a heightened sense of needing to be “on.” Pre-COVID, Read more

  • Privacy Paradox in AI Browsers and the Declining Value of Web Traffic

    Privacy Paradox in AI Browsers and the Declining Value of Web Traffic

    2–3 minutes

    The launch of AI-centric browsers like ChatGPT Atlas marks the definitive end of the traditional web era. The focus is no longer on clicks and pageviews; it’s on answers, actions, and agents. This shift has two critical implications for everyone: 1. The Death of “Eyeballs” & The Rise of AEO/GEO Old Model: Optimize for SEO, Read more

  • Managing Option Anxiety in AI Implementation

    Managing Option Anxiety in AI Implementation

    1–2 minutes

    The world feels a little… overwhelming these days, doesn’t it? As Engineering Managers, we’re constantly juggling, translating, and often, just trying to make sense of the constant currents of change. Two conversations today struck a chord, perfectly capturing some of the nuanced challenges that define our daily grind. The Paradox of Choice in the Age Read more

  • Org Design vs. House Architecture: Building a Strong Foundation

    Org Design vs. House Architecture: Building a Strong Foundation

    2–3 minutes

    In today’s post I want to compare house architecture design to product engineering organization (org) design. The Foundation: Mission vs. Muddy Footings In house architecture, the foundation is everything. If the footing is shallow, uneven, or built on shifting ground, you get cracks, settling, and eventual structural failure. In org design, the “foundation” is the Read more

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