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Hi, I'm Dan. I've spent the last decade working in software, both leading teams and writing code. I love chatting about building great teams and software--don't hesitate to reach out on LinkedIn to say hello. I built this site to share the projects I'm working on and the thoughts I've put down on paper.

A monthly meetup for engineering managers from around San Diego and Philly, to get outside our bubbles and discuss the nitty-gritty details of leading technical teams.

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Engineering Leadership Roundtable Meetup

Teams need a platform to talk about the actual code that they write, not just architecture.

Code Review: The Most Important Conversation For Engineers

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Using Clojure changes how our developers approach the day-to-day process of writing code. Check out what our CTO has to say about why and how Clojure makes coding delightful.

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Clojure At Crossbeam

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Unless you talk openly with your team about leaving, you will never be able to help when the thorniest problems arise.

We Need To Talk About Leaving

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"Process" gets a bad rap among engineers, but used correctly,  it is a springboard to better team culture.

Culture Is A Muscle, Process Is Exercise

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Focus On The Most Important Thing Until It Is Finished

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Clear product vision and a simple roadmap allows your team to deliver projects fast.

Every engineer needs context to solve tough problems and grow. That means ownership needs to scale with your team.

Scaling Ownership

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SMART Goals...Aren't

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We should use a goal-setting process that engineers can actually use

TrainTracks

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Clients stick with trainers they connect with

Clients stick with trainers they connect with

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