Posts tagged “career”

They Booed AI at Graduation. I Get It. They're Still Wrong.

A room full of arts and humanities graduates booed a speaker for mentioning AI. Their fear is legitimate. Their response is the exact thing that will accelerate the outcome they're afraid of.

The Knowledge I Lost (And How You Won't)

Reflections on forgotten lessons in software developemnt.

I've been building commerce systems for 30 years. And I can't tell you why I made half the decisions. Not because I forgot. Because I never captured it in the first place.

Two Waves of Digital Transformation. Developers Win Both.

Every layer of automation creates a new layer of complexity that needs builders. That's been true for thirty years. It's still true now.

Every layer of automation creates a new layer of complexity that needs builders. That's been true for thirty years. It's still true now.

Flying West

How a Consulting Job Changed the Way I Work

A Razorfish call, an Oakley project, and two and a half years of flying every other week changed how I worked—and turned me into a consultant.

What Junior Developers Should Be Focusing on in 2026

As AI collapses the middle of development, intent and judgment become the job

Discover what junior developers should focus on in 2026, from AI-assisted coding to core fundamentals, and learn how to adapt your skills to modern workflows.

What Sunday Nights Have Been Telling Me

On work, capacity, and learning to listen more closely

What Sunday Nights Have Been Telling Me

Navigating Your Career Path as a Developer: From Junior to Principal and Beyond

Career guidance from 30 years in commerce development - from accidental start to Commerce Frontend Specialist. Navigate your tech career with insights on continuous learning, mentorship, and strategic growth in e-commerce.