04 — Posts

Things I think
about out loud.

Technical notes, career thoughts and professional reflections.

✦ Featured · Technical Article

Why I stopped thinking about code first — and started thinking about problems

Five years building systems taught me that the most expensive mistakes happen before a single line is written.

From Product Owner to Engineer — what I gained by crossing the line

Most engineers never sit in a PO seat. I did both. Here's what changes when you understand both sides.

TechnicalQuick Note

One habit that made my code reviews actually useful

Stop reviewing code. Start reviewing intent.

ReflectionQuick Note

Working in Dublin taught me something no bootcamp could

On culture, communication, and what "professional" actually means across borders.

TechnicalArticle

Microservices vs Monolith — the question nobody asks correctly

It's not about architecture. It's about the size of your team and the speed of your decisions.

CareerQuick Note

The "just a dev" trap — and how to get out of it

Your job title is not your ceiling. But you have to stop acting like it is.

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