Technical Leadership
Insights on transitioning from developer to leader, building high-performing teams, and navigating the path to CTO.
Lessons from Managing Non-Technical Clients in a Technical World
5 Jan 2026
At Holiday Caravans Direct (HCD), one of the most persistent challenges I faced wasn't code-related — it was communication. I worked...
The Reality of Building a Full SaaS Product Solo
1 Jan 2026
When people think of building a SaaS product, they often imagine a team of engineers, designers, product owners, and testers working...
The Moment I Realised I Was Leading, Not Just Coding
20 Dec 2025
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
3 Sept 2025
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
1 Sept 2025
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
21 Aug 2025
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
20 Aug 2025
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
11 Aug 2025
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
7 Aug 2025
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
6 Aug 2025
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...
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