01 / Writing

Working things out.
Writing them down.

Engineering decisions, product development and the craft of building durable systems. Longer arguments here; regular field notes on Substack.

Field notes

4 Feb 2026Field noteExternal

Why bouncing between Slack, Notion, Linear, email, and calendars quietly destroys focus and decision quality.

3 min read

3 Dec 2024Field noteExternal

Building a productive relationship with your own managers

5 min read

2 Dec 2024Field noteExternal

As a new engineering manager, one of the most impactful tools at your disposal is the one-on-one meeting.

7 min read

19 Nov 2023Field noteExternal

Practical steps to adjust your mindset and responsibilities when moving into management.

5 min read

6 Sept 2023Field noteExternal

Stepping into a management role for the first time is both exciting and challenging.

5 min read