Author: Dexter Sy

Dexter is an engineering manager at Synacy, a co-founder of ATeam Business Software Solutions, and founder of TechManagement.Life. He loves to share his experiences and thoughts on managing software teams and running businesses.

Losing two weeks, but not really…

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Power is finally back in our home, and I feel like I can now finally resume a normal life. There are still a few power disruptions here and there, as expected, and I admit it’s always nerve-wracking when it happens. But overall, this is really a much better place for me and a huge relief….

What I Learned In This Difficult Year | TechManagement.Life | managing software teams, work productivity

Lessons (and Resolutions) From a Difficult Year

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In my last yearly retrospect, I couldn’t have predicted that 2021 would be even more difficult than 2020 (and I know this might be just speaking for myself). Regardless, there’s always a bright side to every challenge, and more often than not, it involves growth and learning. This year was no exception. Through all the…

In the Wake of a Devastating Storm

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I had a lot planned for my Christmas break, but on the eve of December 17th, just one week before Christmas Day, the supertyphoon Odette (international name: Rai) hit and caused incredible damage to Cebu City where I am from. As many have echoed, we had overestimated so many storms in the past, but this…

Lessons from The Lean Startup

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I might be a little late to the party but I’ve just recently finished reading The Lean Startup by Eric Ries. These days, it’s nothing much out of the ordinary, but only as a result of its own success. It has, without a doubt, been one of the most influential books in the last decade…