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Eugene Polonsky

Eugene Polonsky

Embracing AI: Transforming Engineering Management for the Future

Embracing AI: Transforming Engineering Management for the Future

AI is reshaping software development, but it's more about values than technology. Learn how Engineering Managers can lead with ownership, proactivity, and curiosity in the AI era. A guide for thriving, not just surviving!

Navigating the Storm: Mastering Crisis Management in Tech Leadership

Navigating the Storm: Mastering Crisis Management in Tech Leadership

In the heat of a tech crisis, effective leadership is crucial. Discover how to shift from collaborative to directive management, guiding your team like a conductor in an orchestra. Learn from real-world scenarios to master crisis management. It's time to lead with confidence and clarity.

Empathy Across Screens: Navigating Remote Management with a Human Touch

Empathy Across Screens: Navigating Remote Management with a Human Touch

Harnessing lessons from a suicide hotline, this article explores the transformative power of empathy in remote management. Learn how understanding nonverbal cues, nurturing trust, and promoting career growth can make you an empathetic leader, even from afar.

Mastering the Balance: A Guide to Prioritizing Technical Debt in Software Development

Mastering the Balance: A Guide to Prioritizing Technical Debt in Software Development

Explore the art of balancing technical debt with feature development in our latest guide. Perfect for Engineering Managers, it offers practical strategies for marrying code quality with market fit. A must-read for savvy software development teams!

Leading with Empathy: Mastering Self-Care in the Whirlwind of Engineering Management

Leading with Empathy: Mastering Self-Care in the Whirlwind of Engineering Management

Engineering Managers, caught between tech, teams, and timelines, face a unique stress landscape. Discover key self-care strategies that go beyond the conventional, ensuring not just team success, but personal well-being. Join the conversation on balancing leadership with self-care in tech.

The Bob Conundrum: Navigating Communication Styles in Tech Teams

The Bob Conundrum: Navigating Communication Styles in Tech Teams

Encountering a 'Bob' in tech teams? Brilliant minds clash over communication styles. Learn how to bridge gaps between direct, emotional, and situational communicators for team harmony. #TeamDynamics #CommunicationSkills

Passion or Practice: Navigating your Career Path in Tech

Passion or Practice: Navigating your Career Path in Tech

Balancing passion and skill is key in tech careers. Inspired by Cal Newport’s ‘So Good They Can’t Ignore You’, I explore how nurturing passion and deliberate practice can lead to professional fulfillment and success.

Engineering Excellence: The VeriSign DDoS debacle and the Zero-Bug mantra

Engineering Excellence: The VeriSign DDoS debacle and the Zero-Bug mantra

Discover how a DDoS debacle at VeriSign taught me the hard truths about engineering practices. It’s not just about avoiding bugs, it’s about fostering an environment where quality isn’t an afterthought.

From Code to Customer: How Engineering Managers Can Master the Love Factor

From Code to Customer: How Engineering Managers Can Master the Love Factor

Stuck in the code and missing the human element? Learn how 'Customer Love' can be a game-changer in your engineering leadership. Get actionable tips to shift from just building products to creating unforgettable experiences. Don't miss out!

The Happy Matrix: Unlocking the First Rule of Exceptional Engineering Leadership

The Happy Matrix: Unlocking the First Rule of Exceptional Engineering Leadership

Engineering isn't just code; it's people too. Discover why top tech giants prioritize team happiness and how it becomes the secret sauce for success. Ready to be the Engineering Manager everyone wants? Read on.

Ditch the Sprint: How Kanban Streamlines Agile Workflows

Ditch the Sprint: How Kanban Streamlines Agile Workflows

Ever feel like Scrum is a never-ending game of Whac-A-Mole, while Kanban is a well-oiled assembly line? Dive into this no-nonsense comparison that sheds light on why Kanban could be the real MVP in your Agile game! Get ready to challenge your Scrum loyalties! 🎯

Reinventing the SDE Interview: An Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Reinventing the SDE Interview: An Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

The essence of an effective SDE interview? Replicating a real work environment. Dive into an innovative breakdown that challenges the status quo, ensuring candidates are evaluated in an environment true to your team's day-to-day.