William Kwao

Minimalist, side project junkie & software engineer. Web core @facebook, @startup_shell alumn. Currently hustling on

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We only truly grow when we confront our challenges head-on.

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True character is forged by facing what intimidates us and refusing to back down.

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Yes, they can be scary. But avoiding them just keeps us stuck.

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Only the person that takes risks is truly free.

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Every glance at my engineering manager's calendar has me questioning management ambitions 🤣

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Even with 100% test coverage and the best engineers, bugs can still happen. Perfection is a myth. Ship what you can and iterate for improvement.

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This piece is truly eye-opening. John Oliver is undoubtedly keeping HBO lawyers busy with this segment. https://t.co/qdO7d56Hth

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During the tech winter, there was a running joke on Blind that if a McKinsey or Bain consultant walked into your office, layoffs might be imminent. They became the Thanos of layoffs. These consultants were often hired as scapegoats for downsizing the workforce.

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If you are proactive about constantly communicating with your team, a lot of meetings become useless. "Talk more, meet less. Proactive communication is key."

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Contract software engineers aren't just "gap fillers". Big tech companies hire them for various strategic reasons, from needing specialized skills to cost efficiency. Through my journey, I've realized they often bring fresh perspectives and are crucial for specific project need

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After immersing myself in the world of contract software engineering for the past 5 months, I've decided to peel back the curtain on what it's really like.

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In Part 1 of this series:
Why do tech giants, even with their immense resources, bring in contract software engineers?

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@asemota He wasn’t lying when he said he could literally sell shit 🤣🤣

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@gabby_uwa Aki & pawpaw

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@gabby_uwa @_natural_e Everythin' nma ranma

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Took a boat to Prison Island in Zanzibar 🇹🇿. Stunning views.

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