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The Traditions We Keep (Even When They Don’t Work Anymore) 🦃

The Traditions We Keep (Even When They Don’t Work Anymore) 🦃

A reflection on workplace traditions: why we keep doing them, when to let them go, and how to tell the difference between helpful rituals and outdated routines — just in time for the holidays.
Peter Cepeda 25 Nov 2025
Too Close for Comfort: Crossing Boundaries at Work (and Why I’m Done Staying Quiet)

Too Close for Comfort: Crossing Boundaries at Work (and Why I’m Done Staying Quiet)

I’ve spent my career navigating inappropriate comments, unwanted contact, and blurred lines—often in silence. This is my story about workplace boundaries, how I’ve handled violations, and why it’s time we stop pretending men can’t be victims too.
Peter Cepeda 11 Nov 2025
The Hidden Cost of Overcompensation

The Hidden Cost of Overcompensation

Overcompensating—whether with effort, responsibility, or control—often leads to burnout and missed expectations. In trying to avoid failure, we create it elsewhere. Here’s why we need to protect people over products and build systems that don’t rely on heroes.
Peter Cepeda 28 Oct 2025
Principles I Live By as a Software Engineer

Principles I Live By as a Software Engineer

A collection of hard-earned principles that guide how I build, lead, and grow as a software engineer. Less fluff, more clarity—these values keep me focused, honest, and effective in a world that moves fast and breaks everything.
Peter Cepeda 31 May 2025

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