Hacker News: josht

New comment by josht in "Who's afraid of Chinese models?"

josht — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:36:43 +0000

Someone (anyone!) get David Sacks on the horn and tell him to read this.

New comment by josht in "Odysseus – self-hosted AI workspace"

josht — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:57:47 +0000

How does this compare to Hermes Agent?

Barlow's Principles of Adult Behaviour

josht — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:58:16 +0000

Article URL: https://www.mail-archive.com/silklist@lists.hserus.net/msg08034.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43805729

Points: 85

# Comments: 50

New comment by josht in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (February 2025)"

josht — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:17:01 +0000

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

Remote: Yes, but open to hybrid

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, React/React Native, Redux, Electron, Docker, GraphQL, .NET, C#, AWS/Azure, SQL/NoSQL, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture.

Skills: Team scaling, Technical Strategy, Roadmapping, Scalable System Architecture, DevOps & CI/CD Optimization, Cross-Functional Leadership and Stakeholder Management.

Email: josh [at] tichauer.net

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tichauerj/

Experienced engineering leader with 19+ years in software development, including 6+ years managing teams and driving product strategy. Proven success in scaling engineering teams, optimizing Agile workflows, and delivering impactful solutions. Built and led teams at AstraZeneca, BCG Digital Ventures, and multiple startups. Passionate about aligning technical execution with business goals, improving efficiency, and fostering innovation. Looking for VP or Director of Engineering roles in high-growth, product-focused companies.

New comment by josht in "Ask HN: Senior Engineers–What's Stopping You from Leading?"

josht — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:26:32 +0000

Thank you for sharing your perspective—it’s an important one. Leadership isn’t for everyone, and that’s completely fine. Those driven to master technical skills should absolutely continue down that path—it leads to incredible innovation and contributions.

That said, I believe technical leadership works best when carried out by those with hands-on experience. This background fosters a deep understanding and empathy for engineers, making such leaders uniquely equipped to guide teams effectively.

For those interested in developing soft skills alongside their technical expertise, leadership offers a chance to scale their impact in new ways. By combining hard and soft skills, leaders can achieve non-linear scalability, influencing not just the work but the people and systems around them.

Ultimately, it’s about choice. Both paths—technical mastery and leadership—are valuable. The key is ensuring leadership is a deliberate pursuit, not just the default next step.

Ask HN: Senior Engineers–What's Stopping You from Leading?

josht — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:04:12 +0000

A few years ago, I transitioned from a software engineering role into leadership, becoming the team lead of a cross-disciplinary team of nearly 20 at a multinational biopharma company. That journey—from individual contributor to leader—was challenging but transformative, and it gave me insights I’m now eager to share.

I know many senior and lead engineers are curious about stepping into leadership roles but face unique challenges and uncertainties. I’m organizing informal 1:1 calls to better understand how I can help engineers like you navigate this transition successfully.

During the call, we’ll discuss topics like:

- The challenges and frustrations of moving into leadership.

- Common fears and struggles in the transition.

- What an ideal solution or support system would look like for your journey.

This isn’t a sales pitch—just an opportunity for open, honest conversation. I'm not selling anything. My goal is to listen, share insights from my journey, and learn how I can better support engineers like you.

If you’re interested, you can book a time to chat with me here: https://calendly.com/josh-tichauer/45min.

Let’s connect and explore how to make your leap to leadership smoother and more rewarding!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42301307

Points: 2

# Comments: 2

The power of empathy in software development leadership

josht — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:26:01 +0000

Article URL: https://www.codertoleader.com/the-power-of-empathy-in-software-development-leadership/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35571361

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

The Importance of Goal Setting for Software Development Leaders

josht — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:14:03 +0000

Article URL: https://www.codertoleader.com/the-importance-of-goal-setting-for-software-development-leaders/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35559686

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

New comment by josht in "Ask HN: Tools to learn music theory?"

josht — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:01:12 +0000

https://eev.ee/blog/2016/09/15/music-theory-for-nerds/

New comment by josht in "Orion Browser"

josht — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:38:16 +0000

I’m quite content with Brave Browser — no complaints here.

New comment by josht in "How to get new ideas"

josht — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:15:37 +0000

Simply beautiful.

New comment by josht in "Start a fucking blog"

josht — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:29:52 +0000

I found this post to be refreshing, as the author was blatantly thumbing their nose at web2's centralized nature and having fun in the process.

Choosing to be your own platform is a form of empowering ones ideas. And if reach is a concern, post a damn link.

New comment by josht in "I should have loved biology"

josht — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:34:01 +0000

O Captain! My Captain!

New comment by josht in "The rise and fall of crypto culture"

josht — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:42:52 +0000

The notion that regulation equates to the fall of crypto is a falsehood. Regulation will help clarify crypto usage.

New comment by josht in "Twitter accounts dropping “.eth” from usernames"

josht — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 05:06:51 +0000

Threads like this are why I love HN.

New comment by josht in "The old internet shows signs of quietly coming back"

josht — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:42:07 +0000

> So I downloaded MetaMask, got everything set up, and went to one of the NFT marketplaces to try to make one. Uploaded the image and got a big scary warning:

One NFT marketplace shows you an error message and therefore the technology is not decentralized? That's a bit of a stretch. That NFT marketplace might have restrictions in place for their own legal reasons, but using that as an excuse to say that the technology isn't decentralized is unjustifiable.

New comment by josht in "The old internet shows signs of quietly coming back"

josht — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:04:39 +0000

This. IMHO, those who criticize crypto tend to experience the fallacy of incomplete evidence (aka "cherry picking" [0]).

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_picking

New comment by josht in "Dendron: A personal knowledge management solution built on VS Code"

josht — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:57:45 +0000

Love the zettlekasten method! I gave dendron a shot a few months back, but it just didn't stick. Something about using my IDE as a note-taking tool got in the way of my flow. Currently using NotePlan 3 and really liking it.

New comment by josht in "History of Techno"

josht — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:39:49 +0000

+1 for Boris Brejcha

New comment by josht in "History of Techno"

josht — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:36:20 +0000

I recently discovered Boris Brejcha and can't recommend him enough. He has a great live set at Grand Palaris that's phenomenal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqz8c4ZP3Wg.

I find live performances quite nostalgic for obvious (pandemic) reasons. Along those same lines, Fatboy Slim at BA i360 in Brighton UK is worth experiencing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AvC05kXS9I.