Recognition & Career Growth

Will AI Replace Software Engineers? How Each Role Should Pivot

By Anjana Silva November 8, 2026Trending, Recognition & Career Growth

Will AI replace software engineers? Not entirely, but it is taking over the repetitive parts of the job. This post breaks down how 12 roles, from UI and back-end to DevOps, security and AI/ML engineering, should pivot to stay competitive. It’s based on 16 years in software and 5+ years leading remote engineering teams.

Engineering Ownership: What a Two-Year-Old Refactor Ticket Taught Me

By Anjana Silva October 25, 2026Recognition & Career Growth

Engineering ownership shows up when an engineer sees the system, remembers the technical debt they have spotted and proposes realistic fixes that fit the delivery plan. Here is what a two-year-old refactor ticket taught me after 5+ years of leading remote engineering teams.

78 Software Design Principles Every Engineer Should Know (and Every CTO Should Champion)

By Anjana Silva September 27, 2026Recognition & Career Growth, Tech Founder's Guide

Software design principles are proven guidelines, such as DRY, KISS, loose coupling, least privilege and idempotency, that help engineers build code and systems that are easier to change, scale, secure and test. Here are 78 of them across eight areas, drawn from 16 years in software engineering.

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What Taking Ownership at Work Really Means (and why it drives your career)

By Anjana Silva September 20, 2026Recognition & Career Growth

Taking ownership at work means taking responsibility for the outcome from start to finish: being strategic up front, setting boundaries, updating often, delegating, following up, clearing obstacles and confusion, protecting your health, supporting your team and staying honest.

4 Human Skills To Level Up Your Engineering Career

By Anjana Silva September 6, 2026Recognition & Career Growth

I started my software engineering career back in 2010. From my 16 years of experience in the industry, these are my honest tips to help junior engineers level up their…

11 Simple Ways to Recognise Remote Employees and Make Them Feel Valued

By Anjana Silva August 23, 2026Recognition & Career Growth

The simplest ways to recognise remote employees include private praise, public shout-outs, handwritten notes, a recognition channel, social media spotlights, title upgrades, peer praise, shadowing, mentoring, coaching, and tailored rewards. After 15+ years working with distributed teams, these are the low-cost habits that consistently make people feel appreciated.

5 Timeless Remote Work Skills That Outlast Any Tool or Tech Stack

By Anjana Silva July 5, 2026Recognition & Career Growth

The five timeless remote work skills that outlast any tool are self-managed time, learning how to learn, clear communication, honest self-analysis, and virtual empathy. While tech stacks and platforms change constantly, these human fundamentals are what actually determine long-term success working remotely.

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5 Essential Evergreen Remote Employee Skills

By Anjana Silva February 15, 2026Recognition & Career Growth

Building a strong set of remote employee skills is vital for staying productive when you aren't surrounded by colleagues in a traditional office space. Without the structure of a physical workplace or having someone next to you to turn to when you are stuck, it is easy to feel lost or demotivated.