Author: Jennyk
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I quit my job, but I miss my team (Part 2 of 2)

(continued from part 1) The last week was eerily free of work. Handoffs were done, knowledge transitioned, and I did my best to step out of the way of any decision making and merely provided advice and insights when absolutely needed. As sad as I was to leave, I, at least, took comfort in knowing…
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I quit my job, but I miss my team (Part 1 of 2)

Quitting a job is easy, but quitting a job when you are leaving your beloved team and people behind is much harder than I expected. Don’t get me wrong – I loved my job. I had been at the most recent software development company for a little over 7 years and I loved the work…
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Finding the right talents (Part 1)

I’ve conducted hundreds of interviews throughout my career in the engineering world, ranging from internship and entry-level to principal development and senior leadership positions. I’ve seen the best and the worst; those who were truly impressive and those whom I need to skillfully find graceful means to end the interviews early. What’s the winning formula?…
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Feedbacks are powerful

One of the most important and satisfying tasks I found as a manager is to provide good feedback to your employees. For those who are already solid performers, an insightful feedback can help align and propel them further toward both their goals and the organization’s vision. For those that are under-performed, feedbacks are key to…