Stas SajinWhy has Snowflake or Databricks not acquired DBT?Disclaimer: This article is speculative and based on personal opinions. As of the time of writing, there is no indication or news…4 min read·Sep 14, 2023--9--9
Stas SajininDev GeniusThe downsides of experimentationExperimentation is the tech world’s equivalent of a gym membership. Everyone wants to sign up, but mastering how to run experiments demands…7 min read·Sep 12, 2023----
Stas SajininBetter ProgrammingHigh-leverage Activities for Engineering Managers8 min read·Aug 21, 2023--3--3
Stas SajinA/B Testing: How Misaligned Incentives Can Sabotage Your Experimentation CultureA/B testing, also known as split testing, is a popular method used by companies to improve the performance of their products. It involves…9 min read·Feb 24, 2023--1--1
Stas SajinPractical testing: a guide for software engineersTesting is an essential part of the software development process, but it can be tedious, time-consuming, and might not prevent you from…9 min read·Jan 13, 2023----
Stas SajinWhy process stifles innovationA few thoughts on how process impacts innovations and what could be done to fix that.9 min read·Nov 24, 2022--2--2
Stas SajinNotes on Amp It UpNotes and commentary on Amp It Up, by Frank Slootman, CEO of Snowflake.5 min read·Aug 29, 2022----
Stas SajininDev GeniusTool ExplorersHow do you make choices on your software stack?5 min read·Aug 26, 2022----
Stas SajinWhy Databricks should acquire Hex?A natural consolidation that benefits everyone.5 min read·Aug 24, 2022--3--3
Stas SajinNon-Blocking FeedbackSome of the best and most productive engineers I have met were folks who could effectively address blocking feedback or treat feedback as…5 min read·Aug 22, 2022----