professional development

Growing as Makers

Progress: An Exploration of Growth

It can be difficult to track, measure, or describe a sense of progress, especially early on in your career.

Growing as Makers

Atomic Con: The Value of Hosting an Internal Conference

Our next internal conference, Atomic Con, will be held in early 2024, and our planning committee has already gotten the ball rolling.

Growing as Makers

What Does Being a Good Leader Mean? Making Life Easier for Your Team

In the end, if you ensured that the problem was addressed, you were a good leader, no matter how you did it.

Personal Optimization

A Note to My Former Self: It’s Okay to Make Friendships at Work

It's okay: make friendships at work. When you know and trust your coworkers, you'll collaborate more effectively and communicate openly.

Growing as Makers

Stuck? Ask Better Questions

Problem-solving is tough, but one way you can get to a solution more quickly is by asking better questions.

Growing as Makers

How I Get The Most Out of a Software Conference

Attending conferences is a great way to stay up to date on trends in the industry. Here's how I get the most out of a software conference.

Project & Team Management

Is a Small Team or Large One Better for a Junior Dev? It Depends.

In my time at Atomic Object, I’ve worked on a small team with only one other developer and on a larger team with seven developers.

Growing as Makers

Answering the Question, “What’s Your Professional Opinion?”

Do you freeze when someone asks for your "professional opinion?" With a little preparation, you can form and share a strong, valuable professional opinion.

The Software Life

Don’t Let Perfection Stop You from Being Great

Striving for perfection can be seen as a strength. But too often, a perfectionist's standards shift from incredibly high to impossibly high.

The Software Life

The Impact of Hobbies on Personal and Professional Growth

I have gained so much through the experience of trying new hobbies, from improved mental health to camaraderie and friendship.

Growing as Makers

Want a Mentor? Ask Yourself These Questions First.

Starting a mentoring relationship can be challenging. Here are a few areas of inquiry I have used to prepare to get a relationship started.

Personal Optimization

Flip from Work to Personal and Back Quickly with a Shell Script

I maintain separate personal and work accounts for as much as I can. Heavyweight solutions have infuriating flaws, so why not try a simple shell script?