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Alex Ponomarev

Passionate about software development and building great products

http://www.alexponomarev.me 385 posts

A desk scattered with pens and paper. "Engineering Manager" is written on the top sheet of paper on a clipboard.

20 Jan 2025 · 8 min read

What Every Non-Technical Manager Needs To Know About Engineering Managers

Build stronger teams through understanding.

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17 Jan 2025 · 6 min read

Introverts, It’s Time To Add Collaboration With Other Managers To Your Wheelhouse

Because you’ll achieve more together.

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A man carrying a massive bag on his shoulders. "Technical debt" is written on the bag.

15 Jan 2025 · 6 min read

Technical Debt Is Inevitable, And That’s Okay

It’s nothing to fear, so you can stop worrying.

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Why You Must Set Boundaries As An Engineering Manager (And How)

13 Jan 2025 · 8 min read

Why You Must Set Boundaries As An Engineering Manager (And How)

It's easier than you think!

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10 Jan 2025 · 7 min read

Introverted Engineering Managers, Listening Is Your Superpower

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8 Jan 2025 · 6 min read

What Cars, Libraries, And Snowballs Have To Do With Prioritizing Technical Debt

It's quite a bit, actually!

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6 Jan 2025 · 8 min read

How To Set And Track Goals As An Engineering Manager

Because it's not as simple as just saying, "Here's what to do."

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3 Jan 2025 · 6 min read

Introverted Engineering Managers Know Their Engineers Best – Period

So, use that to your (and their) advantage.

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1 Jan 2025 · 7 min read

5 Steps To Permanently Minimize Stress As An Engineering Manager

Because it will happen, and it will be bad if you let it.

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31 Dec 2024 · 9 min read

Thank You For A Great 2024

I can't say it enough.

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30 Dec 2024 · 6 min read

The “Productivity Trap” Almost Killed Me – Don’t Let It Do The Same To You

It's easy to get sucked in and worse than it seems.

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27 Dec 2024 · 7 min read

How To Handle Feedback From Your Team As An Introverted Engineering Manager

Because they'll share it with you, and you should want them to.

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25 Dec 2024 · 7 min read

Make The Unbearable Weight Of Engineering Management Bearable Again

It's possible and something you can start doing right now!

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23 Dec 2024 · 7 min read

There’s No Such Thing As A Bad Personality – Just Bad Management

Don't be the one who makes this mistake.

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20 Dec 2024 · 8 min read

How To Handle Conflict And Pushback As An Introverted Engineering Manager

Because it's going to happen, and it's not a bad thing.

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18 Dec 2024 · 8 min read

8 Impactful Ways To Build Trust With Your Engineers

Because without it, you'll fail.

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16 Dec 2024 · 5 min read

Meatloaves, Gardens, And Other Reasons To Become An Engineering Manager

Such as becoming a bard!

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13 Dec 2024 · 8 min read

How To Give Positive And Constructive Feedback As An Introverted Engineering Manager

Because you can do it as well as anyone.

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