The Blog
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Tech Leadership: Preventing Burnout and Fostering a Thriving Culture
As tech leaders often times we face a unique set of challenges that, if not carefully managed, can lead to burnout. This issue is compounded by the frequent disconnect between technology departments and executive leadership, where the complexities of software development are often underestimated, and the critical role of technology officers in strategic decision-making is…
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The Three Types of Software Engineers: Sprinters, Architects, and Unicorns
In the dynamic world of software engineering, professionals often embody one of three distinct archetypes. Understanding these archetypes is crucial for both managers and team members, as it aids in appreciating their unique contributions and fostering a productive work environment.
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The Rise of Product Engineers in the Tech Industry
Product Engineers are the architects of innovation, blending technical expertise with a strategic mindset. Unlike traditional engineers who might focus solely on a specific aspect of a project, a Product Engineer takes a holistic approach. They are the bridge between the technical and business aspects of a company, ensuring that a product not only functions…
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Honest estimations vs What you want to hear estimations
This is going to take around 3 to 4 weeks of work. Ok, I said, why? After several minutes, the contractor had a very clear picture of what needed to be done, timeframes, etc. The contractor was very confident in the estimation, so he shared that information with me. I trusted his estimate, since we…
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Live streaming with headless chrome
I recently learned about headless chrome and started playing a bit with it to see what could be done. As I looked closer, got excited about things you can do with it, and started thinking on different use cases. At the time, I was working on a project with a live streaming component, so I…
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Empirical has born
It is about time to start working towards it. I am from Argentina, and I live, with my wife and my two kids, in San Diego, CA. I worked for great companies in the past, such as Motorola, and I still do for Disney (I am currently acting as Lead Software Engineer for the Sandcastle…