Faraj Farook - Engineering Manager & Technology Leader
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I'm Faraj Farook, an Engineering Manager

Based in Melbourne, Australia, with over a decade of experience in leading software development teams. Passionate about technology and people, I drive excellence through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. My focus is on delivering scalable solutions while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for my teams.

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Thoughts and insights on leadership, team building, and software development.

The Mindful Engineering Leader: Why Physical Work Enhances Mental Leadership

Discover how engaging in physical work and hands-on activities can make you a better engineering leader. Learn about the mental benefits of working with your hands, strategies for sustainable leadership, and how to maintain perspective and clarity in high-pressure technical roles.
#Leadership-Development
#Work-Life-Balance
#Mindfulness
#Engineering-Management
#Personal-Growth
#Burnout-Prevention
#Mental-Health
#Sustainable-Leadership

Honest Leadership: Building Trust Through Difficult Conversations

Learn how to build trust and credibility as an engineering leader through honest, transparent communication. Discover practical strategies for handling difficult conversations, balancing empathy with accountability, and creating psychological safety while maintaining high standards.
#Leadership
#Communication
#Trust
#Difficult-Conversations
#Engineering-Management
#Transparency
#Accountability
#Team-Building

Beyond the Hype: A Pragmatic Approach to AI in Engineering Teams

Cut through the AI hype and discover practical strategies for integrating AI tools into engineering teams. Learn how to balance AI assistance with fundamental development skills, address the 'glorified API callers' concern, and build teams that leverage AI effectively while maintaining technical excellence.
#AI-Engineering
#Team-Management
#Pragmatic-AI
#Software-Development
#Engineering-Leadership
#AI-Tools
#Technical-Skills
#Team-Building
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