Welcome to Tokyo Tech Lead 🗼 – A Blog for Engineering Leaders

Hi! This is where I share my experiences as a Software Engineer & Engineering Manager. Here, you’ll find actionable advice on engineering leadership.

Who This is For

• Software Engineers looking to develop leadership skills

• Engineering Managers striving to level up

What You Can Expect

This blog covers the following topics. You can explore each category in-depth in the 👣 learning paths.

📈 Software Engineers’ Soft Skills

Actionable advice to build your soft skills and leadership skills. Some posts I’ve written:

• 7 Signs You're Underperforming as an Engineer

• 4 Ways to Show Ownership as a Software Engineer

🤩 Engineering Leadership

Lessons I’ve learned from building a team. Some posts I’ve written:

• Empathy vs. Business Goals: My Story of Handling a Low Performer

• Should You Continue to Code as an Engineering Manager?

💼 Transitioning to Management Roles

Practical insights on what to expect, the mindset shift required, and how to succeed in transitioning to a management role. Some posts I’ve written:

• Why You Should Consider Becoming an Engineering Manager: My Story

• 5 Engineering Management Misconceptions I Wish I Knew Earlier

📝 Daily Tips & Stories

I post short notes daily (almost 😅) on Substack and LinkedIn. You can check out all my notes here. Follow me for daily tips & stories.

What Others Say About Me

Don’t just take my words. See what others say about Tokyo Tech Lead:

Why I Write This Newsletter

I’ve been a Software Engineer, a Tech Lead, and an Engineering Manager for over 10 years. Along the way, I have learned many lessons, and I am still learning every day. These lessons are not just about technical skills, but also communication, leadership, and ownership.

Through writing, I aim to:

• ✅ Review actions and continuously improve as an Engineering Leader.

• ✅ Share my insights and get feedback from the leadership community.

If you’re on a similar journey, let’s learn together! 🙂

Building this blog is also part of my personal brand. If you're in tech, I highly recommend building your own personal brand. It’s very helpful.

Guest Post Opportunities

If you are also a tech writer, you can consider writing a guest post on Tokyo Tech Lead. It’s a great way to reach a new audience. If you are new to writing, I can also help with brainstorming and basic writing skills.

Check this post to see how we can work together 😀

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