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Alex Ponomarev

Passionate about software development and building great products

http://www.alexponomarev.me 385 posts

A life preserver on a beach.

11 Dec 2024 · 9 min read

8 Life-Saving Steps To Avoid Drowning As An Engineering Manager

Because it'll happen without some kind of system on your part.

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An adult bird with a baby bird.

9 Dec 2024 · 6 min read

Mentorship Isn’t A Magic Fix, But It Can Still Help If You Approach It Correctly

And put in the work.

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5 different colored hats hanging on a mounted coat rack

6 Dec 2024 · 7 min read

The 5 Hats Of An Engineering Manager

Because you won't be doing just one thing in the role.

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A dragon boat drum on land at night by a body of water.

4 Dec 2024 · 7 min read

Effective Engineering Management Needs Rhythm And A Drum

Because your team needs them, too.

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A magnet against a black background.

2 Dec 2024 · 7 min read

How To Effectively Communicate With Extroverts As An Introvert

It's possible, necessary, and beneficial.

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Two people standing on a bridge in a beautiful setting.

27 Nov 2024 · 7 min read

As An Engineering Manager, You’re The Only Bridge Between Two Worlds

And you have to be a strong one.

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An illustration of an explosion.

25 Nov 2024 · 9 min read

Everything To Know About Pressure In Engineering Management

It's going to happen, so prepare now.

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A hiker on a cliff overlooking a valley.

20 Nov 2024 · 8 min read

How To Strategize As An Engineering Manager And Actually Get Results

Imagine you’re a hiker and mountain climber. You plan on marching through the wilderness to reach one of the many peaks in front of you. Once you decide on

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A closeup of a person's shiny business shoes standing on red carpet.

18 Nov 2024 · 7 min read

4 Simple Steps To Start Off On The Right Foot With Your New Team

They determine your success - so, don't wait.

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A person in a red jacket looking up at the north star.

13 Nov 2024 · 6 min read

Want To Know What’s Expected Of You? Talk To Your Manager

Don't wait. Your success depends on it.

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Two silhouetted people sitting across from one another against a reddish orange background.

11 Nov 2024 · 8 min read

I've Lost Faith In Regular Coaching (But There’s A Better Alternative)

Trying to approach engineers like a regular coach just isn't going to work.

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Blue door with a red sign next to it that says "Out of order".

6 Nov 2024 · 6 min read

Problematic Workflow Clogs You’ll Solve As An Engineering Manager (And How)

Because they will happen, and you need to be ready to act.

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A boy touching a painting frame in an art museum, which is next to a sign that says "Do not touch".

4 Nov 2024 · 6 min read

How To Set Expectations And Communicate If They’re Not Met

The first step is understanding what makes an expectation reasonable.

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A marshmallow roasting next to a fire.

30 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

6 Simple Strategies To Make Conflict Work For You (And Your Team)

Turn fires into roasts.

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The silhouetted image of a goat climbing a mountain with a reddish background.

28 Oct 2024 · 8 min read

6 Common Challenges You’ll Face As An Engineering Manager

You can't rely on being a skilled engineer anymore.

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A clipboard with a piece of paper on it that says, "Tasks today: do nothing" with various office items around it.

23 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

The Secret To Engineering Management Is Doing “Nothing”

It's surprisingly difficult to get right.

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A kitchen knife laying against a whetstone with a green background.

21 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

Real Ways To Maintain Your Technical Edge As An Engineering Manager

Most advice isn't practical, but there are realistic alternatives.

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Post-it notes of various colors covering a wall above a desk at an office. Some notes say some variation of "Don't go crazy."

16 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

6 Methods To Manage Your Team Without Going Crazy In The Process

You have an entire team relying on you, so you have to get this right.

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