True technical leadership isn’t about having all the answers—
it’s about creating environments where
teams discover solutions they never thought possible.
When we focus on empowering people r
ather than just optimizing processes, we unlock
potential that transforms both businesses and careers.
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I recently purchased five HP Z240 SFF workstations from eBay to set up a local server farm for Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, and other homelab projects. After spending considerable time researching and comparing options, I found these machines hit a remarkable…
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Empowering Your Development Team: The Art of Guiding Without Solving
After 20+ years in full-stack web development and DevOps, I’ve learned that one of the most valuable things I can do as a leader isn’t solving problems for my team—it’s teaching them how to solve problems themselves. The Challenge of…
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The Art of Remote Dev Team Leadership: Setting Clear Expectations and Managing Roles
Leading remote development teams comes with special challenges. You need to think carefully about how you lead, communicate, and organize your team. In my years of managing remote tech teams, I’ve found that success depends on being clear about what…
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The WordPress Architect’s Guide to Headless WordPress
Introduction After two decades in the WordPress ecosystem, I’ve witnessed numerous evolutionary leaps—from the introduction of custom post types to the paradigm shift of Gutenberg. Yet none has offered more transformative potential than the headless approach. Decoupling WordPress’s content management…
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Enhancing Your Toolset with Modern PHP Features
In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, staying adaptable is key to delivering efficient and innovative solutions. This blog explores how embracing modern PHP features can enhance your coding experience, making your work not only effective but also enjoyable. 1.…
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Setting Rates and Business Models for WordPress Architects
This is the final post in our three-part series on “The Business of WordPress Architecture,” where we explore the professional aspects of being a WordPress Architect beyond just the technical skills. Introduction After exploring client relationships and project management in…
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Project Management and Team Leadership for WordPress Architects
This is the second post in our three-part series on “The Business of WordPress Architecture,” where we explore the professional aspects of being a WordPress Architect beyond just the technical skills. Introduction After two decades architecting WordPress solutions, I’ve come…
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Empowering Developers with AI: Focus on What Matters
Look, I’ve been in the trenches for over twenty years now. When I first started out, we were arguing about version control and whether comments were necessary. Now? I’m watching AI transform how my team works every single day, and…
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Working with Clients as a WordPress Architect
This is the first post in our three-part series on “The Business of WordPress Architecture,” where we explore the professional aspects of being a WordPress Architect beyond just the technical skills. Introduction After spending more than two decades architecting WordPress…
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Managing IT Infrastructure in a Fully Remote Small Business: The Google Workspace Journey
The Remote Revolution The transition to fully remote operations represents one of the most significant paradigm shifts in modern business history. What began as a necessity during global disruptions has evolved into a strategic advantage for many small businesses. However,…
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