Head of Software Engineering
Hi, I'm Joseph
Award-winning Full-stack Developer turned Engineering Leader. Building high-performance teams and shipping world-class software.
Welcome to Coder to Corner Office, a collection of insights on the journey from software engineer to business leader. With over a decade in commercial software development, I've navigated the path from writing code to leading engineering organisations, and I'm sharing everything I've learned along the way.
New to CTCO? This page will help you find the most relevant content based on what you’re looking to learn.
For Developers
If you’re an engineer looking to level up your technical skills and navigate career progression:
Essential Reads
- GitHub Copilot: A Pragmatic Review - Cut through the marketing noise with a practical setup guide
- Running Local LLMs in C# - Privacy-focused AI integration with hands-on tutorial
- C# AI Tooling Renaissance - Modern AI development tools for .NET developers
- GitHub Copilot Tips & Tricks - Advanced techniques and instruction directory method
- Effective Prompt Engineering - Deep dive into AI services and prompt techniques
Start with: The GitHub Copilot review gives you immediate productivity wins, then explore C# AI tooling.
For New Leaders
If you’ve recently moved into management or are preparing for leadership roles:
Essential Reads
- Building a Personal Brand - Authentic career branding strategy with universal appeal
- From Lead Dev to Head of Development - Practical playbook for rapid career progression
- Being Glue: Technical Leadership - Reframe invisible work as strategic advantage
- From Coder to Leader - Leadership certification journey and adaptive leadership
- Tackling Complex Projects - Modern agile delivery frameworks
Start with: Building a personal brand creates immediate impact, then progress through career advancement.
For AI/Agentic Tooling Enthusiasts
If you’re exploring AI integration, automation, and modern development workflows:
Essential Reads
- Tech Horizons 2026 - Current trends in agentic AI and hardware impact
- Large Behaviour Models & Robotics - Pragmatic look at LBMs for industrial/domestic use
- Boston Dynamics Atlas Deep Dive - Reinforcement learning architecture breakdown
Start with: Tech Horizons 2026 provides grounded expectations, then explore robotics implementation.
Popular Series
Looking for structured learning paths? Check out these recurring formats:
- Reality Checks (5-8 min): What’s real, what’s hype, what to do Monday
- Playbooks (10-15 min): Step-by-step guides and checklists
- Field Notes (3-6 min): Quick lessons from the trenches
Other Ways to Explore
- All Posts - Browse everything chronologically
- Tags - Filter by topic
- Library - Download templates and playbooks
- Search - Find specific content
- Now - See what I’m currently working on
Still not sure where to start? Connect with me on LinkedIn and let me know what you’re trying to solve.
Let's Connect
Interested in technology, leadership, or the intersection of both? I'd love to hear from you.