What I've Learned
Practical insights from building products, scaling teams, and embracing AI
PWA vs Mobile App: Why I Told a Client They Didn't Need an App
A client came in wanting an iPhone and Android app. We shipped a responsive web app with PWA features instead — one codebase, no app store, installable on a phone. Here's the reasoning, in plain English.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
The Hidden Cost of 'Vibe Coding' with AI: Why Planning Still Matters
Building fast with AI feels amazing until reality hits. Learn why letting AI document its own work creates consistent, maintainable systems that scale from 0% to 100%.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
Why Every Project Manager Needs a Weekly Big 3
In chaotic project environments, the Big 3 weekly priorities framework cuts through noise to drive real results. Here's why this simple habit changes everything.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
10 Technical PM Skills Nobody Warned You About
Being a Technical Project Manager isn't about knowing every framework. Here are the real skills that separate successful TPMs from the chaos-creators.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
Stop Firefighting Mondays: The 30-Minute CEO Framework That Transforms Your Week
Why Mondays feel like chaos and how 30 minutes of 'CEO mode' can transform your entire week from reactive firefighting to strategic execution.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
Outgrowing Excel: Why Web Apps Transform Business Operations
Excel feels familiar, but when your business grows, spreadsheets become barriers. Discover why web applications offer superior scalability, accuracy, and flexibility.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.