rondagdag · January 26, 2026 21:56
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 📜 Ron’s README: A Guide to Working with Me

 👋 The "TL;DR"
 I’m Ron Dagdag, your Engineering Manager based in TX. I view management as a long-term investment: small, consistent improvements in our process and technical growth lead to compounding returns for the team.
 I lead as a Strategic Multiplier. My goal is to amplify your impact by clearing roadblocks and providing technical "air cover."

 🚀 Technical "Logic" & Stoic Roots
 I’ve spent 20+ years at the intersection of AI, IoT, and Cloud. My approach is grounded in Stoic Principles: I focus my energy on what we can control (our code quality, our response to bugs, our data) and don't waste cycles on what we can’t.
 Coding as Context: I will be active in our codebase. I use this as a diagnostic tool to understand our friction points and as a coaching tool to help us maintain high architectural standards.
 The Pivot Plan: In research, a dead end is just a data point. When an experiment fails, we follow the Stoic path: we don't panic; we analyze, learn, and determine the next pivot.

 🤝 The "Multiplier" Operating System
 Coaching > Directing: I’d rather ask a question that helps you find a breakthrough than give you the answer. I’m here to build your technical "capital."
 Research-Based Debate: I value evidence over opinion. If we hit a technical fork in the road, let’s look at the data.
 Disagree and Commit: Once we’ve weighed the research and made a call, we move forward as one team. This is essential for maintaining momentum.
 No Surprises: I value transparency. Tell me about "smoke" before it becomes a fire so I can provide air cover.

 💬 Distributed Connectivity
 Since we are spread across time zones, I prioritize asynchronous flow:
 The Writing Culture: I value the detailed PRs and documentation you’ve built. Clear writing is clear thinking.
 Intentional Syncs: Meetings will be agenda-focused to protect your "deep work" time.
 Building Rapport: Expect a "Question of the Day" in Slack/Teams to keep us connected as humans.

 ☕ The Human Library
 Audiobook Junkie: I love non-fiction audiobooks on leadership, personal finance and innovation (e.g., The Psychology of Money or How Innovation Works).
 Engineering in the Wild: When I’m not at my desk, you might see me on my folding bike. I love the engineering behind it—it’s the ultimate portable "last-mile" solution.
 Home Base: I’m a dad of two (a viola player and a Roman mythology expert).
 Community: I’m a multi-year Microsoft MVP and love staying active in the global developer community.

 💡 Interesting Tidbit: The Stoic "Dichotomy of Control"
 A core part of my management style is the Dichotomy of Control. In engineering, it means:
 Things we control: Our code, Our documentation, our testing, our attitude.
 Things we don't: External API outages, changing market requirements.
 By focusing 100% of our effort on Category 1, we actually become more resilient to Category 2.

	📜 Ron’s README: A Guide to Working with Me

	👋 The "TL;DR"
	I’m Ron Dagdag, your Engineering Manager based in TX. I view management as a long-term investment: small, consistent improvements in our process and technical growth lead to compounding returns for the team.
	I lead as a Strategic Multiplier. My goal is to amplify your impact by clearing roadblocks and providing technical "air cover."

	🚀 Technical "Logic" & Stoic Roots
	I’ve spent 20+ years at the intersection of AI, IoT, and Cloud. My approach is grounded in Stoic Principles: I focus my energy on what we can control (our code quality, our response to bugs, our data) and don't waste cycles on what we can’t.
	Coding as Context: I will be active in our codebase. I use this as a diagnostic tool to understand our friction points and as a coaching tool to help us maintain high architectural standards.
	The Pivot Plan: In research, a dead end is just a data point. When an experiment fails, we follow the Stoic path: we don't panic; we analyze, learn, and determine the next pivot.

	🤝 The "Multiplier" Operating System
	Coaching > Directing: I’d rather ask a question that helps you find a breakthrough than give you the answer. I’m here to build your technical "capital."
	Research-Based Debate: I value evidence over opinion. If we hit a technical fork in the road, let’s look at the data.
	Disagree and Commit: Once we’ve weighed the research and made a call, we move forward as one team. This is essential for maintaining momentum.
	No Surprises: I value transparency. Tell me about "smoke" before it becomes a fire so I can provide air cover.

	💬 Distributed Connectivity
	Since we are spread across time zones, I prioritize asynchronous flow:
	The Writing Culture: I value the detailed PRs and documentation you’ve built. Clear writing is clear thinking.
	Intentional Syncs: Meetings will be agenda-focused to protect your "deep work" time.
	Building Rapport: Expect a "Question of the Day" in Slack/Teams to keep us connected as humans.

	☕ The Human Library
	Audiobook Junkie: I love non-fiction audiobooks on leadership, personal finance and innovation (e.g., The Psychology of Money or How Innovation Works).
	Engineering in the Wild: When I’m not at my desk, you might see me on my folding bike. I love the engineering behind it—it’s the ultimate portable "last-mile" solution.
	Home Base: I’m a dad of two (a viola player and a Roman mythology expert).
	Community: I’m a multi-year Microsoft MVP and love staying active in the global developer community.

	💡 Interesting Tidbit: The Stoic "Dichotomy of Control"
	A core part of my management style is the Dichotomy of Control. In engineering, it means:
	Things we control: Our code, Our documentation, our testing, our attitude.
	Things we don't: External API outages, changing market requirements.
	By focusing 100% of our effort on Category 1, we actually become more resilient to Category 2.
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