Originally posted on Proof of Concept People fantasize about the ideal experience of working on product—blue sky 0-to-1 work. The reality is this only possible when starting a new company….
The oil and water problem
Originally posted on Proof of Concept I avoid writing about topics that is a direct reference to where I work. You never want people on your team to feel like…
The minestrone of talent
Originally posted on Proof of Concept Minestrone is an all-time great soup. The hearty Italian vegetable soup has variety and versatility: onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, beans, and whatever the family…
Perfectionism vs. Optimalism
Bring Your Own Abstraction (BYOA)
Apple recently deprecated a favorite development feature of mine—@IBDesignable. Given the direction SwiftUI is heading, it makes sense, but the attribute was a little nod to how even the smallest…
Manager coverage and scope
People often ask what the different responsibilities are between levels of management: manager, director, and VP. First, there is no perfect way to draw this as organizations are all different….
The importance of a portfolio and progression towards proof of impact. When you’re early in your career, having a really strong portfolio is the only thing people have to go…
Say no to Bluetooth.
Me playing Ecco the Dolphin as a kid: Dolphin: The mark on your head looks like the stars in the sky.Me: Yeah so what…
I can’t tell if Adam Driver is good at acting or just really good at screaming.