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Alex Ponomarev

Passionate about software development and building great products

http://www.alexponomarev.me 385 posts

A diamond being forged.

11 Apr 2025 · 5 min read

How Introverted Engineering Managers Excel Under Pressure

You’re stronger than you think.

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9 Apr 2025 · 7 min read

How Do You Know If You’re Right For Engineering Management?

And what you might need to learn.

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7 Apr 2025 · 8 min read

Leading Through Storms: How To Handle Crises As An Engineering Manager

There are ways to navigate them.

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A pen and paper on a desk. "Async" is written on the paper.

4 Apr 2025 · 7 min read

Introverts, It’s Time To Push For Async Communication With Other Managers

It’ll save you time and energy.

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A stone path in a beautiful garden.

2 Apr 2025 · 7 min read

How I Found My Own Path As An Introverted Engineering Manager

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A day planner on a desk. "Mar 31" is written on it.

31 Mar 2025 · 4 min read

What My Week Looks Like As An Engineering Manager

And how to approach a dynamic role.

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28 Mar 2025 · 6 min read

How To Handle Conflict Between Managers As An Introvert

Because you might have to play referee.

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A closed door.

26 Mar 2025 · 8 min read

Why Empathy Matters When Letting Someone Go

It’s going to sting, but there’s a right way to do it right.

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A person standing in front of a black hole.

24 Mar 2025 · 7 min read

Perfection Is A Black Hole For Engineering Managers

Don’t get sucked in.

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A lion and a mouse.

21 Mar 2025 · 10 min read

The Introverted Engineering Manager’s Path To Confidence And Authority

Find your inner strength.

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20 Mar 2025 · 5 min read

50+ Experience-Backed Guides For Software Engineers, Managers, And Leaders

Find exactly what you're looking for

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A cartoon ball and chain person with "Technical Debt" written on them.

19 Mar 2025 · 8 min read

How To Defeat The 3 Most Common Arguments Against Technical Debt

Because you’ll face resistance!

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A cityscape with a tram.

17 Mar 2025 · 6 min read

How And Why I Became An Engineering Manager

And what I’ve learned along the way.

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Two dogs in a park.

14 Mar 2025 · 6 min read

Introverted Engineering Managers Manage From The Background – Why That’s A Good Thing

Because you don’t need center stage!

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12 Mar 2025 · 7 min read

The Hidden Imbalance Of Unfair Team Dynamics And How To Solve It

Don’t leave it unchecked!

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A person standing alone in the woods.

10 Mar 2025 · 7 min read

When Your Boss Is Unfair: A Survival Guide For Engineering Managers

Turn challenges into opportunities.

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Diving goggles in water with bubbles and a fish behind.

7 Mar 2025 · 8 min read

How To Lead One-on-ones As An Introverted Engineering Manager

They’re more manageable than you think.

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A wrench.

5 Mar 2025 · 7 min read

Properly Logging Technical Debt Is Actually About Attention, Responsibility, And Trust

It’s more than just code.

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