Engineering Manager Technical Deep Dives - Yusuf Aytas
How engineering managers should handle technical deep dives: show system ownership, trade-offs, impact, and lessons learned.| Yusuf Aytas
When I was a child, Rumi wasn’t a philosopher or a poet for me. He was candy. Every once in a while, a relative from Konya would visit and bring Mevlana şekeri. The rock sugar associated with Rumi. Sweet, shiny, and simple. How couldn’t I like him? For me, Rumi meant sugar, not wisdom. As I grew older, I started noticing Rumi’s words in books, in conversations,…| Yusuf Aytas
I love Turkish tea. If I go too long without it, especially while traveling, I start to miss it badly. It’s an addiction I have no intention of fixing. When I talk to non-Turkish friends or colleagues about tea, they usually assume it’s the same as any other black tea. To some extent it is, but not really. Turkish tea isn’t just dropping a few leaves in…| Yusuf Aytas
Bringing on a new leader to your organization is always tricky. It starts with hiring. Then comes the real part. Onboarding! I always think bringing in a new leader without context is like starting construction without a blueprint. You’ll get noise and activity, but not stability. Perhaps, a few things are done, but in the wrong order. Walls before foundations. Progress on paper, but instability underneath. But…| Yusuf Aytas
How engineering managers should handle technical deep dives: show system ownership, trade-offs, impact, and lessons learned.| Yusuf Aytas
“Discover the key traits for engineering managers. Empower your team and build a strong track record for long-term success.”| Yusuf Aytas
Learn how consistency in delivering excellence, empathy, problem-solving, and personal growth defines truly remarkable professionals in the workplace| Yusuf Aytas
Find what makes a leader, from early experiences to evolving through responsibility, motivation, and constant learning| Yusuf Aytas
Discover how setting clear, structured goals can enhance focus, motivation, and achievement in your personal and professional life. Learn the SMART method| Yusuf Aytas
Leadership isn’t just a title; it’s about daily actions. Learn how exhibiting leadership qualities can pave the way for future roles| Yusuf Aytas
Learn the art of delegation in software leadership! Discover practical steps to empower your team, define clear expectations, and enhance project success| Yusuf Aytas
I write about software, leadership, and my hobbies. Check out my thoughts and experiences.| Yusuf Aytas
Son aylarda, ister posta kutumdan, ister web sitem üzerinden, isterse tanıdıklar aracılığıyla olsun, hep aynı soruya cevap veriyorum: “2025’te bilgisayar bilimi okumak hâlâ mantıklı mı?” Ekonomi yavaşlamışken, yapay zekâ neredeyse her sektöre uzanmışken ve işe alımlar daralmışken, bu soru hem öğrencileri hem de kariyer değiştirmeyi düşünenleri haklı olarak endişelendiriyor. Ben üniversite okurken böyle bir soru yoktu. Aksine, diğer bütün branşlarda...| Yusuf Aytas
Discover no-nonsense strategies for setting up new international hubs, tackling cultural shifts, and ensuring long-term success.| Yusuf Aytas
How I built and shipped 3 projects using LLMs—what worked, where it broke, and why specs, not code, are the future of software development.| Yusuf Aytas
One year. May 2024. Back then, we were riding high, celebrating the launch of this Software Engineering Handbook with an amazing trip to Iceland. Five days of glaciers and waterfalls, finally enjoying the fact that we finished up a two year project. We thought we’d cracked it, pouring our hard won experience into a guide for anyone navigating the software engineering business. Our book was born from…| Yusuf Aytas
Blunt guide to what a manager really does: you’re the company’s face. You represent the business. Every word sets policy.| Yusuf Aytas
A raw, honest look at what actually earns respect as a leader beyond titles, performance reviews, or pretending to know everything.| Yusuf Aytas
The unspoken side of work. How presence, tone, and trust shape how others experience you, whether you notice it or not.| Yusuf Aytas
Management is a lonely place. You can’t talk openly to your boss, your team, or even your peers.| Yusuf Aytas
How to navigate PIPs effectively? When to initiate, how to document, and ensuring fairness while managing underperformance.| Yusuf Aytas
Everything they don’t teach you about becoming a manager. Raw lessons, real advice, and survival tactics for first-time leaders.| Yusuf Aytas
