Archive - Engineering Leadership

What’s Really Like to Be an AI/ML Engineer

3 real-world examples of AI/ML Engineers -> their stack, challenges, and day-to-day focus!

Nov 23 •

Gregor Ojstersek

The Impact of AI on the Performance of Software and Systems

Many of the companies still use AI only for experimentation and pilot projects, which is interesting. More insights in the article!

Nov 19 •

Gregor Ojstersek

Why Engineers Must Become Multipliers in the AI-Era

Being a great engineer means a totally different thing today than it did 10 years ago. This is why!

Nov 16 •

Gregor Ojstersek

Managers Have the Right Skills for AI Coding, While ICs Have Issues

These are the set of skills that help managers do well in coding with AI!

Nov 12 •

Gregor Ojstersek

How to Give Constructive Feedback with Confidence as an Engineering Leader

Timely and constructive feedback plays a key role in great coaching and mentoring!

Nov 9 •

Gregor Ojstersek

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How to Become a Resourceful Engineer

Best engineers don't know everything off the top of their heads, but they can find essential information quickly. This is how to do it!

Nov 5 •

Gregor Ojstersek

My Mistakes and Advice Leading Engineering Teams

Through many mistakes and some wins, I progressed from leading 1 team to 5+ teams in my full-time career. Here are my learnings!

Nov 2 •

Gregor Ojstersek

October 2025

Saying "I don't know" Is a Sign of Seniority For Me

Best engineers are honest and curious -> They openly admit when they don't know something, and they are curious to find out what the right answer is!

Oct 29 •

Gregor Ojstersek

How to Use AI to Help With Planning Engineering Projects

🎁 GitHub Repository: Planning Your Engineering Projects -> Full working example included!

Oct 26 •

Gregor Ojstersek

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How Engineering Teams Set Goals and Measure Performance

500+ engineering leaders are sharing how they set goals and measure performance in engineering teams!

Oct 22 •

Gregor Ojstersek

Engineering Leader’s Guide: How to Become a Great Coach and Mentor

Being a great coach and mentor is crucial. Learn how to become one the RIGHT way!

Oct 19 •

Gregor Ojstersek

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Tech Lead is Becoming One of the Most Important Roles in Tech Due to GenAI

Recap of my talk at the Codemotion conference in Milan, Italy!

Oct 15 •

Gregor Ojstersek

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