Bothell, WA · Group Engineering Manager @ Microsoft
Building software, teams, and the quiet systems they run on.
I'm Bruk — an engineering leader with 20+ years in the industry. I write about shipping product, growing teams, and the craft of modern software. This is where I share work and a small, thoughtful newsletter.
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The best calibration room isn't the one you think
I used to think the best calibration room was the loudest one. Here's what I learned about how great teams actually make fair, high-signal decisions about people.
AI can now write code that took you years to learn
What it means for engineers when models can produce code that used to take a career to master — and where human judgment still wins.
I've seen a lot of big weeks in tech…
Notes on the pace of change in the industry and how to stay grounded when every week feels like an inflection point.
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A quieter newsletter for builders.
Three or Four times a month - short articles on AI, Engineering Leadership, Product Craft and the things I'm reading that worth sharing
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