Robbie Marcelo

An engineering leader rebuilding skills in the agentic era. Reflections on people management, systems thinking, and learning in public.

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My first real foray into AI-assisted coding — what works, what doesn't, and how I'm learning to prompt.

After years of people management, I'm rebuilding my engineering skills from scratch. Here's why — and the plan.

How to influence outcomes when you don't have the title — lessons from matrixed organizations and cross-functional teams.

A framework for making every 1:1 count — for you and your reports. Move beyond status updates to real coaching and connection.