For Young Engineers
Resources & Guides
Templates, frameworks, and curated resources from 25 years of building products and leading teams. Everything I wish I had when starting out.
Guided Learning Paths
Not sure where to start? Pick the path that matches where you are in your journey.
Early Career Engineer
Just starting out? Build strong foundations in both technical skills and career navigation.
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Read: ‘The IIT-to-Valley Pipeline’ (understand the landscape)
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Framework: Technical Skills Assessment Checklist
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Series: ‘Career Navigation’ pillar articles
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Template: First Job Decision Matrix
Moving into Leadership
Transitioning from IC to manager? Learn what actually changes and what doesn’t.
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Read: ‘The First 10 Hires’ (understand team building)
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Framework: Engineering Manager Transition Guide
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Series: ‘Building & Scaling Teams’ pillar
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Template: 1:1 Meeting Template
Startup Founder Track
Thinking about starting a company? Learn from my four startup experiences.
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Read: ‘My Biggest Product Failure’ (learn from mistakes)
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Framework: Startup Readiness Assessment
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Series: ‘The Startup Path’ pillar
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Template: Co-founder Alignment Canvas
Templates & Downloads
Templates & Frameworks
Resume Writing Guide for Engineers
The template I've used to help 50+ engineers get interviews at top companies.
Technical Interview Prep Checklist
Comprehensive checklist covering data structures, system design, and behavioral questions.
Career Decision Matrix
A structured framework for evaluating job offers and career transitions.
1:1 Meeting Template for Managers
The template I've refined over 15 years of leading engineering teams.
Reading Lists
Essential Books for Tech Leaders
25 books that shaped my approach to leadership and product building.
Startup Founder Reading List
Books I recommend to every first-time founder I mentor.
Security Reading List
Foundational texts for anyone building or evaluating security products.
Have a Specific Question?
I can’t mentor everyone individually, but I read every message and use common questions to create new content.