PinnedSIYAMA MAFUStraightforward isn’t always straightforwardAs a former junior software engineer who was new to a team, I found it unpleasant to hear the phrase “This is straightforward.” This phrase…Mar 21, 2023Mar 21, 2023
PinnedSIYAMA MAFUFrom Software Engineer to Team Lead: 3 things I had to learnFor a couple of years I was a software engineer, best times. Being a software engineer has a lot of nice experiences, you solve problems…May 13, 2022May 13, 2022
SIYAMA MAFUThe Dichotomy of Key Man Dependency in Teams: Navigating Pros and ConsIn the dynamic landscape of teamwork, the concept of key man dependency plays a crucial role. A key man dependency refers to a situation…Jan 16Jan 16
SIYAMA MAFUThe Importance of Disabling Phone Notifications and Sounds for Improved Productivity and Well-beingIn today’s world, we are constantly connected to our phones, and the constant stream of notifications and sounds has become a part of our…Mar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023
SIYAMA MAFU3 mistakes I made as a Junior Software DeveloperI speak as someone who has made mistakes at the beginning of my career.Sep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2022
SIYAMA MAFUThe female underrepresentation in software engineering is a concernCurrently in the world everything is going digital, more software engineers and programmers are in demand. Companies are investing in their…Dec 21, 2021Dec 21, 2021
SIYAMA MAFUSoftware Engineering is not just about codingIn the past two years I have been meeting IT: Software Development undergraduates who are so fascinated by the remuneration that comes from…Dec 2, 2021Dec 2, 2021
SIYAMA MAFULied and lostThis short article is to share about how I once lied in an interview and ended losing the chance of getting the job.Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
SIYAMA MAFUBecome an employable IT CandidateWhen I was working a Supplemental Instruction Leader I had a lot of students asking me about what employers look for from a IT: Software…Apr 25, 2020Apr 25, 2020