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A place for what I have learned from both sides of the interview table. You will find articles on how software engineers really succeed and fail in technical interviews, the mindset traps that hold strong candidates back, and practical things you can use right away. I also share talks and features here when my work shows up on other platforms.
A place for what I have learned from both sides of the interview table. You will find articles on how software engineers really succeed and fail in technical interviews, the mindset traps that hold strong candidates back, and practical things you can use right away. I also share talks and features here when my work shows up on other platforms.
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April 17th, 2026
IS IT OVER? What Developers Actually Think About the Tech Job Market
MentorCruise brought together senior engineers from Apple, AWS, and Yelp to talk honestly about what is really happening in the developer job market. I joined to share what I am seeing firsthand: junior hiring has dropped sharply, experienced engineers are competing for roles below their level, and AI is quietly reshaping who gets hired. We also talk through what AI is and is not replacing, and the kinds of engineers companies are still actively looking for. If you are job searching right now, this one is worth your time.
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Articles
As a Big Tech interviewer, I constantly see brilliant New Grads fail technical rounds not because they lack coding skills, but because they are trapped in an academic mindset. This post demystifies the missing class in your university curriculum, detailing the exact industrial instincts you need to transform a merely working solution into a Strong Hire.
February 2nd, 2026
Asking for Hints: Why You Are Not "Cooked" and How to Succeed Anyway
Receiving a hint is a moment of collaboration rather than a sign of failure. In this post, I will share why your follow-through matters far more than starting with the perfect answer.
January 26th, 2026
The Behavioral Interview Is Not a "Vibe Check". It Is a Data Game.
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