I Chose to Be a Builder, Not a CTO
This is my story, not a universal rule. Early on, I realized that the traditional CTO path wasn’t the right […]
Builder Mindset, Case Studies & Journeys
Builder Mindset
Builder Mindset is about more than writing code.
It’s about thinking in systems, making trade-offs, and taking responsibility for outcomes.
In this category, I share the principles, frameworks, and lessons I’ve distilled from building real systems — from zero foundations to enterprise platforms, from small teams to big teams.
If you want to grow beyond being “just a developer” and start thinking like a true system builder, this is where you’ll find the mindset and stories to guide you.
Builder Mindset, Lessons Learned
What Corporate Projects Can Teach That Pet Projects Cannot
In my previous article, “How Pet Projects Can Teach More Than Corporate Projects,” I explored how side projects often accelerate
Builder Mindset, Lessons Learned
How Pet Projects Can Teach More Than Corporate Projects
When most people think about learning and growth in tech, they look at corporate projects. Big budgets, professional teams, official
Builder Mindset, Principles & Frameworks
The Difference Between Coding and Building Systems
In tech, it’s easy to assume that coding and building systems mean the same thing. After all, systems are made
Principles & Frameworks
The 3+1 Principles I Learned From Becoming a True System Builder
Most articles about “how to be a better developer” are just checklists of tools: learn this framework, master that database,
Builder Mindset, Case Studies & Journeys
From Excel Sheets to a Scalable Platform: A Solo Builder’s Journey
From Excel Sheets to a Scalable Platform: A Pet Project That Grew When people think of building business systems, they