Posts
All the articles I've posted.
Jekyll to Astro: an AI-assisted migration
Published: at 06:00 PMHow I used AI tools to migrate 43 blog posts to Astro, with real examples and lessons from both successful and failed approaches
In Python, Rose == 'Red', Violet is not 'Blue'
Published: at 04:57 PMA deep dive into Python's string interning behavior, exploring why identical strings sometimes share memory locations and why this matters for performance and correctness.
Personal Finance for Software Engineers
Published: at 04:25 PMLearning about personal finance can change your life for the better. As a software engineer, I love learning about systems, and personal finance is a system that affects us all.
Launching Effective One-on-One Meetings
Published: at 02:41 PMWhen I took over one-on-ones for a team engineers at Amazon, I needed a framework to make these meetings valuable. Here's the template I've refined over 20+ introductory sessions.
Tech Interview Tips and Strategies
Published: at 07:53 PMPreparing for technical interviews can feel overwhelming! There's so much to learn and keep in mind. Here's what I've learned from running mock interviews and offering feedback.
The Quadrant Test
Published: at 02:22 AMA simple but effective framework for making difficult career decisions, based on evaluating best and worst case scenarios in both short and long term.
Senior Engineer Job Search Preparation
Published: at 07:53 PMA detailed guide to preparing for senior engineering interviews, based on my experience interviewing at major tech companies in 2022.
My Experience with the Amazon Promotion Process
Published: at 11:20 AMWhen I started at Amazon, the promotion process felt like a mystery. Here's what I learned about why Amazon takes a cautious approach to promotions and how I navigated the two-year journey.
Backfill Considerations
Published: at 11:20 AMA discussion of considerations for running a backfill
Reflections on my Amazon Career
Published: at 07:57 AMAfter four years at Amazon, I wanted to learn what made Amazon successful across so many industries. Here's what I learned about engineering culture and Leadership Principles during my time there.