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5 Ways ICs Can Be Allies

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

You might have heard about DEI or allyship, and then not know what to do next. You want to help your teammates from underrepresented groups, but you’re not how. Or if you should. Let me challenge that. ICs can be … Continue reading →

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Ask yourself this one question to bring clarity to ANY problem

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

When struggling with a problem for a long time, it’s easy to get caught in a vortex of thoughts. Imagine a software engineer named Alice. Alice has worked at Big Tech Co for 2 years, and she’s been thinking about … Continue reading →

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Three Things You Must Do When Mentoring Software Engineers

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Mentoring other software engineers is one of my favorite parts of my job. Every software engineer ought to have an unbiased mentor to go to for career questions. Early in your career, you’re always the one asking questions. As you … Continue reading →

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