My Articles

This is where I share my thoughts on a variety of topics, from technical insights to leadership tips and everything in between. These pieces reflect my experiences, lessons learned, and ideas I’m passionate about.

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You’re Measuring Developer Productivity Wrong

Unlocking Engineering Success: How DORA metrics can help you drive performance, and where they might let you down.

Published on 14/05/2025

Why Your Backend Crashes at Scale: Lessons from Real-World Failures

Published on 30/04/2025

A detailed look at how we address scalability challenges and ensure stability during high-demand scenarios.

The Hidden Costs of Tech Debt: Why It’s Not Just a Code Problem

The longer you ignore tech debt, the more it gets in the way of building what really matters.

Published on 22/04/2025

Performance Isn’t a Feature – It’s a Foundation

Published on 20/04/2025

Why performance should be part of your design conversations—not just your bug fixes.

Morning vs evening stand-up meetings: Which is better for your team?

Stand-up meetings have become a popular way for teams to stay in sync and improve collaboration. But what time should they start after all?

Published on 14/01/2025

The Shared Challenges of Climbing and Software Engineering

Published on 14/01/2025

A look at how climbing and software engineering are similar, from solving problems to pushing through challenges and learning along the way.

A Year in Books: My 2024 Reading Recap

As 2024 is nearly gone, I decided it was time to write something dedicated to the books that kept me company in the past 12 months.

Published on 22/12/2024

A Case Study in Leadership Change: From Limited Autonomy to Team Ownership

Published on 05/12/2024

Exploring leadership change: How to shift from tight control to empowering autonomy, accountability, and growth in your team.

The Role of Playtesting in Game Development [Part 2] — Types of playtests

This is part two of the series “The Role of Playtesting in Game Development.” Now we will cover the different types of playtests.

Published on 15/11/2024

When Strengths Become Weaknesses

Published on 20/10/2024

Learn how your greatest skills could be sabotaging your team.

The Role of Playtesting in Game Development [Part 1]

Why are Playtests so important in GameDev?

Published on 11/10/2024

From Engineering Manager to Technical Producer: Finding the sweet spot between Tech and Strategy

Published on 14/09/2024

Why being an Engineering Manager wasn’t enough for me.

Exploring 7 of the Most Popular Monetisation Models in Games

You monetisation strategy can either enhance or completely ruin your game experience.

Published on 23/08/2024