Category: Introspection

  • Why Honesty About Our Passions Matters

    Why Honesty About Our Passions Matters

    In the tech industry, we’re often driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation, efficiency, and growth. I’ve built my career in this space, starting with this very technical blog, leading into organizing public engineering meetups, and eventually in various roles in the tech industry ranging from individual contributor to management. However, my journey wasn’t defined…

  • Artifacts of Unbridled Consumerism

    Artifacts of Unbridled Consumerism

    Left unchecked, consumerism has negative implications for our planet and future generations. In this post, we will explore its effects on individuals and society.

  • Introducing The Smalley Creative Blog

    I’ve been doing I.T. consulting work for a long enough time that I feel I have something to contribute to the community or to other would-be consultants/techs. Assuming this blog stays up (yes, that’s right, this blog may not live, because I only build new ideas and see if they take on a life of…