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Long-form thinking on software, leadership, and the weird paths that got me here. A mix of essays, playbooks, and half-finished thoughts I finally got around to writing down.

  • May 5, 202612 min read

    No Internship This Summer? Here's What I Would Do Instead

    If you didn't get a CS internship this summer, the goal is not to pretend it doesn't matter. The goal is to build proof anyway.

    careerinsightsadvice
  • April 26, 20268 min read

    How to Land Your First SWE Internship. A Realistic Roadmap.

    Most advice on this skips the part where it's hard. Here's what actually happened to me, and what I'd tell anyone starting from zero.

    careeradvice
  • April 20, 20266 min read

    The Framework for Coming Up with a Project Idea You'll Actually Finish

    Most project advice sends you straight into tutorial hell. Here's what to do instead.

    careerprojectsadvice
  • April 18, 20269 min read

    Your Resume may be your Bottleneck. Here's How to Fix it.

    Most people who would pass an interview never get one. The resume is why. Here's how to actually play the game.

    careerresumeadvice
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