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Staff Engineer Layoff Survival Guide: Lessons from 2008, 2020, 2023 — and NowStaff Engineer Layoff Survival Guide: Lessons from 2008, 2020, 2023 — and Now
March 22, 2026•7 min read

Staff Engineer Layoff Survival Guide: Lessons from 2008, 2020, 2023 — and Now

I've survived three tech recessions. Lost my job in one, held the axe in another. Now it's 2026 and the AI boom changed the rules. Here's the updated playbook.

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React Tooling 2024: Stop Using the Wrong ShitReact Tooling 2024: Stop Using the Wrong Shit
June 4, 2024·6 min read

React Tooling 2024: Stop Using the Wrong Shit

After building 20+ React apps this year, here's what actually works and what's a waste of time. Spoiler: You're probably overengineering.

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The Food Truck Method: Building MVPs That Don't SuckThe Food Truck Method: Building MVPs That Don't Suck
July 18, 2023·6 min read

The Food Truck Method: Building MVPs That Don't Suck

After building dozens of MVPs, I finally figured out why most turn into dumpster fires. Here's my framework for building fast without the regret.

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HIPAA Consent: What Engineers Actually Need to KnowHIPAA Consent: What Engineers Actually Need to Know
May 6, 2023·10 min read

HIPAA Consent: What Engineers Actually Need to Know

I spent 3 months drowning in HIPAA documentation. Here's what actually matters for engineers building healthcare apps.

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I build stuff for healthcare companies. Sometimes it works, sometimes I learn something. Always caffeinated, usually in Nashville.

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