Always an Engineer

For today’s episode, Asim Razzaq takes on the topic of software estimation and how engineers can improve the quality of estimates through calibration and confidence intervals. Most engineers in companies are overestimating, and in some cases, underestimating, their software estimates. With the help of Doug Hubbard’s research, Asim can share how company engineers can train themselves for a more acc...

In this episode, Asim Razzaq tackles the motivational aspect of software engineering. A lot of companies miss the mark when it comes to motivating engineers, and Asim will elaborate why they leave and how they can be motivated to stay on longer. [01:48] Defining Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation [03:05] Problems with Extrinsic Motivation in Companies [03:55] Three Pillar Solution for Companies [0...

In this episode, Asim Razzaq defines what is toxic heroism in the field of software engineering. Many engineers do not see this trait, and for Asim, it is important that he shows how this trait manifests and how it could affect the performance and output of a company on a long-term basis. [01:37] Problem of Hero Hailing Engineers [02:50] Why it gets Toxic [03:17] Asim’s Experience [07:18] Solution...

If you could go back in time and give your less experienced self some advice, what would it be?  Today, Asim Razzaq is a founder and CEO,  but he started out as a software engineer. The career path he chose wasn't easy, even with mentors to help guide him. He's learned the hard way and acquired a lot of unconventional wisdom — wisdom he wishes he had not just when he was an individual co...