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Passionate about software development and building great products

http://www.alexponomarev.me 385 posts
An angry chef. Data Science
3 Mar 2025 · 8 min read

How To Not Be The Gordon Ramsay Of Engineering Management

Avoid running Hell’s Coding!

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A movie set with a clapperboard that reads "Team Meeting." Data Science
28 Feb 2025 · 9 min read

Leading Team Meetings As An Introvert Is Not Only Possible, It’s Beneficial

You have what it takes!

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A barbell. Data Science
26 Feb 2025 · 6 min read

How To Manage The Careful Balancing Act Of Technical Debt With Other Priorities

Master the tightrope!

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A person surrounded by a swirl of pieces of paper. Data Science
24 Feb 2025 · 6 min read

Organizing Chaos: 8 Tools To Prevent Entropy In Your Workflow

Get organized and boost your productivity.

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Five gold stars on a black background. Data Science
21 Feb 2025 · 6 min read

You Have The Power To Change Organizational Culture As An Introverted Engineering Manager

Harness your natural strengths.

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A person standing in the woods with puzzle pieces coming apart. Data Science
19 Feb 2025 · 7 min read

Why Engineering Managers Underperform (And How To Fix It)

It’ll happen at some point, so be prepared.

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A dark silhouette of a "bad guy". Data Science
17 Feb 2025 · 8 min read

How To Be The “Bad Guy” As An Engineering Manager

Even when you hate it or don’t feel confident.

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A gold award cup with "Engineering Manager" written underneath. Data Science
14 Feb 2025 · 4 min read

What I’m Most Proud Of As An Engineering Manager

Hint: it’s not about metrics.

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A dog at the beach. Data Science
12 Feb 2025 · 7 min read

Old Dogs And Old Code Need The Same Care

Make sure you look after them well.

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A tall ship sailing on the ocean. Data Science
10 Feb 2025 · 6 min read

As An Engineering Manager, Flexibility Keeps Ships Sailing – Rigidity Sinks Them

Here’s how to stay afloat!

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Profile of a human head made up of different colors. Data Science
7 Feb 2025 · 5 min read

Empathy: The Introvert’s Multi-Use Skill Engineering Managers Must Have

Start using it today!

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A fast red sports car. Data Science
5 Feb 2025 · 6 min read

How To Convince Upper Management To Finally Care About Technical Debt

Because it’s in their interest, too.

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An abstract elephant. Data Science
3 Feb 2025 · 7 min read

How Does An Engineering Manager Eat An Elephant? Prioritizing One Bite At A Time

Take control, step by step.

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A loud speaker. Data Science
31 Jan 2025 · 9 min read

The Pain, Dream, And Solution Of Advocating For Your Team As An Introverted Engineering Manager

There’ll be challenges, but there’ll also be rewards!

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A house against blue skies with trees beside Data Science
29 Jan 2025 · 7 min read

How To Effectively Manage Technical Debt As An Engineering Manager

Create a process to get work done!

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A compass against a night sky. Data Science
27 Jan 2025 · 7 min read

How To Avoid The Biggest Mistake For Team Morale

A small shift can make a big difference.

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A mop and bucket. Data Science
24 Jan 2025 · 6 min read

How To Master The Mess Of Cross-Functional Meetings As An Introverted Engineering Manager

You can contribute more than you think!

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Fries, a burger, and a drink on a tray. Data Science
22 Jan 2025 · 6 min read

Managing Technical Debt Without A System Is Just Chaos

Because it can easily spin out of control.

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