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The Power of Simplicity in Spring Boot

The Power of Simplicity in Spring Boot

Posted on January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 by Michael West

There’s a kind of magic in simplicity—the kind that takes something complex and makes it beautifully intuitive. This is the power of simplicity in Spring Boot—an approach that transforms the overwhelming into something manageable and elegant. If you’ve ever spent hours wading through configurations, tangled dependencies, or clunky server setups, you know exactly what I’m…

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Balancing Leadership and Technical Contributions in Engineering Teams

Balancing Leadership and Technical Contributions in Engineering Teams

Posted on December 16, 2024January 28, 2025 by Michael West

The tipping point between code and leadership: It happens quietly, almost imperceptibly. One moment, you’re deep in the rhythm of writing code—solving elegant problems, pushing clean commits. The next, you’re in back-to-back meetings, fielding strategy questions, mentoring junior developers, and juggling stakeholder expectations.

And then it hits you: Am I still an engineer? Or have I become something else entirely?

This is the dilemma so many of us face as we grow: How do you hold on to the technical craft that defines you while stepping into the weight of leadership? How do you avoid losing credibility, burning out, or holding your team back?

The answer lies in balance—and it’s not as simple as it sounds.

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Michael West is a seasoned software engineer, technology leader, and mentor with experience across industries such as finance, real estate, and big data. Specializing in Java and Spring, he has developed high-performance platforms, including real-time big data systems for Adobe, optimized CI/CD pipelines, and scalable cloud solutions. Outside of work, he is a devoted family man, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner, committed to making a positive impact.

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