I did a comedy course, my team noticed
On presence, listening, and some skills I never thought would transfer to software engineering leadership.
Tim Pepper
Engineering Leader | Inclusive Teams, Practical Software
Reflections on returning to hands-on software engineering after years in technical leadership, building inclusive teams, plus the occasional detour into life beyond the keyboard.
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Return to Engineering
After years in technical leadership, I'm getting hands-on again. This series follows my journey back to the craft, the rust, the relearning, and the rediscovery of what it actually means to build software.
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View all →You Can't Measure What You Can't Feel: Returning to DevEx
DevEx is too abstract. It's not about metrics, it's about how it actually feels to use your tools.
I Used to Write Code, Now I Read It
Coming back to leading a team made me realise something uncomfortable. I spend most of my time reading code, not writing it. Can I still call myself hands-on?
About Me
Engineering leader with 10+ years in software delivery and technical leadership.
Focused on inclusive, high-performing teams and pragmatic, usable software.
Board member at WILD Digital; writer, gamer, music and philosophy nerd.
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10+ years
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Engineering Leadership
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Board Member @ WILD