The Reality of Building a Full SaaS Product Solo
When people think of building a SaaS product, they often imagine a team of engineers, designers, product owners, and testers working...
Technical Leadership
Insights on transitioning from developer to leader, building high-performing teams, and navigating the path to CTO. Real experiences from 20+ years guiding technology strategy in growth-stage companies.
The Moment I Realised I Was Leading, Not Just Coding
It didn't happen in a meeting. It wasn't announced with a title. There was no handover, no ceremony. But one day at Activus, mid-project,...
Why JLT Was My Last True Professional Environment
Some roles leave a lasting impression not because of what they taught you technically, but because of how they redefined your standards....
The Hidden Impact of a Mentor
Not every lesson comes from someone you admire. In fact, one of the most influential people in my development journey was someone I...
Guiding Teams Through Technological Change: Reflections on Mentorship at Activus
When I joined Activus as a contractor, the primary goal was to modernise a large VB6 Windows Forms application. But what I found waiting...
When Development Becomes a Trade: Reflections on Identity in Software Careers
It was a throwaway comment. One of those things said in passing that somehow sticks with you longer than it should. A colleague once...
Culture Shock: Why Loyalty in Tech Isn't What You Think
When I started my career at Brightside, I still held on to the idea that loyalty in the workplace worked the same in tech as it did in...
From Windows Forms to Web: My First Contract and Tech Leadership Experience at Activus
From Windows Forms to Web: My First Contract and Tech Leadership Experience at Activus When I took on my first contract role at Activus,...
Rediscovering Professionalism: How JLT Shaped My Understanding of Quality Development
In every developer's career, there are roles that act as inflection points. For me, that moment was JLT Development. It wasn't my first...