The love for chess
Filling my competitive itch with the hobby you can play for a lifetime
Hello, I'm Pablo.
I am a software engineer who loves his craft and his tacos.
The algorithms are making us stupid
The excitement of the early internet is gone and now it is dominated by walled gardens. It is time to wake up and reclaim control of our digital lives.
Good engineers make swift decisions
Overthinking decisions can lead to paralysis. Good engineers know when to decide and move on.
The inflation in Software Engineering titles
The meaning of the Senior Engineer title has changed. What used to be a respectable career pinnacle now feels like a mid-level position, creating unnecessary pressure on younger engineers.
High performance individuals and teams
Chasing mythical 10x engineers is less important than building solid teams. While exceptional individuals exist, focusing on team dynamics and avoiding bad hires is more crucial for long-term success.
Self-help books not considered harmful
I have always been skeptical about self-help books, but not all of them are horrible. Some taught me the power of systems over goals to avoid unrealistic promises.