Writing

Notes on engineering leadership, scaling systems, and what actually changes when agents write the code.

Aug 31, 2026

O’Side Systems Product and Business Roadmap Update

A redesign, a retirement, and what comes next I haven’t posted in a while, but I have been busy. Now seems like the right time for an update.…

Mar 10, 2025

Effective Team Building

Building a Healthy Startup Engineering Culture

In the chaotic and exhilarating world of startups, scaling from a proof of concept (PoC) to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and…
Mar 6, 2025

Metrics and Measurement

The Hidden Metrics: How to Identify and Reduce Bottlenecks in Your Startup Processes

In the fast-paced environment of a growing startup, bottlenecks can slow progress, frustrate teams, and drain valuable resources. Identifying and reducing bottlenecks…
Mar 3, 2025

Agile and Process Optimization

Scrum or Kanban? Choosing the Right Framework for Startups

In the fast-paced world of startups, scaling from a proof of concept (PoC) to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and beyond is…
Feb 27, 2025

Effective Team Building

How to Identify and Develop Leadership Potential in a Small Startup Team

Leadership plays a crucial role in the success of any startup. For small teams scaling from a proof of concept (PoC) to…
Feb 24, 2025

Scaling MVPs and Architectures

Top 5 Tech Stack Choices for Startups Scaling Beyond MVP

As your startup evolves from a proof of concept to scaling an MVP and beyond, choosing the right tech stack becomes one…
Feb 20, 2025

Metrics and Measurement

How to Use Lead Time Metrics to Improve Developer Productivity

Lead time is one of the most powerful metrics for assessing and improving developer productivity in startups. It measures the time it…
Feb 17, 2025

Managing Growth Challenges

When to Transition from Generalists to Specialists in Your Engineering Team

Startups are built on the backs of generalists—those versatile team members who can wear multiple hats and tackle diverse challenges. In the…
Feb 13, 2025

Product and Customer Feedback

How to Build a Feedback Culture Between Product, Engineering, and Customers

In startups scaling from Proof of Concept (PoC) to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), fostering a feedback-driven culture is crucial for success.…
Feb 10, 2025

Metrics and Measurement

Key Engineering Metrics for Startups Scaling Their MVP

As your startup evolves from a proof of concept (PoC) to an MVP and beyond, measuring the right engineering metrics becomes critical…
Feb 6, 2025

Agile and Process Optimization

Adapting Agile for Remote-First Startup Teams

In today’s fast-evolving work environment, remote-first teams have become the norm for many startups. While Agile principles were originally designed for co-located…