Mike SchnettlerDecoding the Software Engineering Performance ReviewIn any occupation, performance reviews can feel unnerving or vulerable. As a software engineer, I’ve definitely experienced these emotions…·3 min read·Jan 17, 2024----
Mike SchnettlerThe Four Hardest Parts of Working in Big TechEmbarking on a career in the realm of big tech is like entering a dynamic, ever-evolving universe. While the opportunities are vast and the…·3 min read·Jan 6, 2024----
Mike SchnettlerThree Ways to Advance in a Software Engineering Career Without a PromotionNavigating the trajectory of a software engineering career isn’t solely defined by climbing the hierarchical ladder through promotions. As…·3 min read·Jan 6, 2024--1--1
Mike SchnettlerI asked oftware engineers on Threads about their most important factor for staying motivatedI’ve started to use Threads more over the last few weeks, and I have found a great community of tech workers and software engineers. The…·2 min read·Dec 4, 2023----
Mike SchnettlerCan Software Engineers Succeed Without a College Degree?Building a career in software engineering is often seen as a journey that begins with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related…·3 min read·Sep 14, 2023----
Mike SchnettlerIs San Francisco Still the Best Place to Work in Technology?When I embarked on my journey in the world of technology, San Francisco seemed like the holy grail of opportunities. The Silicon Valley…·3 min read·Sep 11, 2023----
Mike SchnettlerTwo Tips For Psychological Safety On A Software Engineering TeamPsychological safety is integral for effective teamwork on a software engineering team. This is something I think a lot about on the day to…·3 min read·Sep 10, 2023----
Mike SchnettlerFour Downsides of the Software Engineering ProfessionThe software engineering career path is typically painted in a bright light. When people think about software engineering jobs, they…·3 min read·Apr 4, 2023----
Mike SchnettlerWhat I Think About When Manually Testing My CodeTesting can mean many different things when it comes to software. I personally divide testing into two different types: automated and…·4 min read·Mar 1, 2023----
Mike SchnettlerThree College Classes That Help Me More in My Software Engineering Career Than I AnticipatedI think we have all had that moment where we are sitting in a classroom and think to ourself “when am I ever going to use this concept I am…·4 min read·Feb 4, 2023----