ayuknaIndividual Contributor to Leader: the Struggle is Real & Some Thoughts on How to Teach the…I recently caught up with a long-time friend/engineer mentor whom I haven’t seen in person for quite some time (distance and COVID). The…5 min read·Aug 3, 2022--1--1
ayuknaGrad School Notes: The Death March + Lessons For LeadersI began the Master’s in Technology Leadership at Brown University in early 2022 with the goal of learning what it takes to reach the…3 min read·May 1, 2022----
ayuknaHow To Lead An Agile-ish LifeOur attention is pulled a million different ways leading to information overload, problems with focus, and a work/life imbalance. I’ve…7 min read·Jan 31, 2022--1--1
ayuknaPeople (EOS) + Process (SAFe) = ProductYou’re a software firm that’s utilized EOS in your launch phase to “run the organization” while you focus on your product(s) but now you…6 min read·Jan 12, 2022----
ayuknaPublish The Salary, Get The Best Team Members. Simple.My department was given the go-ahead by our very supportive ownership to pilot the placement of a salary range in our job postings last…2 min read·Sep 28, 2021--1--1
ayuknaA Pilot Looks At 50If you pardon the take on the old Jimmy Buffet song in the title, I’m fast approaching 50 and thought it was high time to pursue a…6 min read·Dec 1, 2020--1--1
ayuknaBeer Can Labels: A Framework Inspired By Skateboard DesignAs a left brain/right brain type, I need to balance my engineering mind with creative efforts lest I go insane. Luckily, my side-hustle as…9 min read·Sep 24, 2020----
ayuknaHigh Performing Teams Value People First, A JourneyI build high performing product teams. Building product teams is my niche; I pride myself on bringing together skilled individuals who…4 min read·Aug 10, 2020----
ayuknaParent Hacking: 1 Plate Per CustomerJust two weeks in to our “new normal” pandemic schedule, we had a major breakdown in the dirty dishes management realm. Our quarantine…6 min read·Jul 25, 2020--1--1
ayuknaKey Takeaways from Web Summit 2019As the technical solutions provider within 14 West, it is up to our teams to not only understand the businesses we work with, but to stay…3 min read·Jan 9, 2020----
