Software Architect Combines 23 Years of Tech Experience with Psychological Counseling for Leadership Development
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A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
This article appears to be a personal introduction from a software architect with 23 years of experience in C#/.NET environments who currently leads a development team. The author describes a career evolution from technical excellence to focusing on the human aspects of software development, including communication, decision-making, responsibility, and sustainable performance. In parallel to their tech career, they trained as a licensed psychological counselor and supervisor in Vienna, Austria. Today, they work with individuals and teams on leadership topics, combining their technical expertise with psychological counseling skills.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledI'm a software architect with 23 years of professional experience, mainly in C#/.NET environments, and I currently lead a development team.
Over the years, my focus has shifted from purely technical excellence to the human side of software development: communication, decision-making, responsibility, and sustainable performance.
In parallel to my tech career, I trained as a licensed psychological counsellor and supervisor in Austria, Vienna.
Today, I work with individuals and teams on topics like leadership
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