Alex Ponomarev Passionate about software development and building great products http://www.alexponomarev.me 273 posts
Data Science 2 Dec 2024 · 7 min read How To Effectively Communicate With Extroverts As An Introvert It's possible, necessary, and beneficial. Read more
Data Science 27 Nov 2024 · 7 min read As An Engineering Manager, You’re The Only Bridge Between Two Worlds And you have to be a strong one. Read more
Data Science 25 Nov 2024 · 9 min read Everything To Know About Pressure In Engineering Management It's going to happen, so prepare now. Read more
Data Science 20 Nov 2024 · 8 min read How To Strategize As An Engineering Manager And Actually Get Results Imagine you’re a hiker and mountain climber. You plan on marching through the wilderness to reach one of the many peaks in front of you. Once you decide on Read more
Data Science 18 Nov 2024 · 7 min read 4 Simple Steps To Start Off On The Right Foot With Your New Team They determine your success - so, don't wait. Read more
Data Science 13 Nov 2024 · 6 min read Want To Know What’s Expected Of You? Talk To Your Manager Don't wait. Your success depends on it. Read more
Data Science 11 Nov 2024 · 8 min read I've Lost Faith In Regular Coaching (But There’s A Better Alternative) Trying to approach engineers like a regular coach just isn't going to work. Read more
Engineering Management 6 Nov 2024 · 6 min read Problematic Workflow Clogs You’ll Solve As An Engineering Manager (And How) Because they will happen, and you need to be ready to act. Read more
Engineering Management 4 Nov 2024 · 6 min read How To Set Expectations And Communicate If They’re Not Met The first step is understanding what makes an expectation reasonable. Read more
Engineering Management 30 Oct 2024 · 7 min read 6 Simple Strategies To Make Conflict Work For You (And Your Team) Turn fires into roasts. Read more
Engineering Management 28 Oct 2024 · 8 min read 6 Common Challenges You’ll Face As An Engineering Manager You can't rely on being a skilled engineer anymore. Read more
Engineering Management 23 Oct 2024 · 7 min read The Secret To Engineering Management Is Doing “Nothing” It's surprisingly difficult to get right. Read more
Engineering Management 21 Oct 2024 · 5 min read Real Ways To Maintain Your Technical Edge As An Engineering Manager Most advice isn't practical, but there are realistic alternatives. Read more
Management 16 Oct 2024 · 7 min read 6 Methods To Manage Your Team Without Going Crazy In The Process You have an entire team relying on you, so you have to get this right. Read more
Engineering Management 14 Oct 2024 · 6 min read 5 Communication Skills You Need As An Engineering Manager As an EM, communication is often the main thing you'll be doing and the key to resolving situations in a satisfactory way for everyone. Read more
Engineering Management 9 Oct 2024 · 6 min read The Only Technical Skills You Need As An Engineering Manager While the EM role mostly requires people skills, it also requires several key technical ones. Read more
Engineering Management 7 Oct 2024 · 5 min read Why Engineers Are Well-Positioned To Become Engineering Managers As a manager with engineering experience, you’re uniquely primed to take on the role in a way others can’t. Read more
Engineering Management 2 Oct 2024 · 5 min read It’s Normal To Fear Losing Your Technical Edge As An Engineering Manager The transition from engineer to engineering manager (EM) feels a lot like moving to a new country. Read more