Hello, I'm

Anh
Nguyen

I build products, lead small teams, and write about
what I learn along the way.

Big DataAI/MLFull-stackApplied Math

Notes & Writings

Thoughts on engineering, management, and building things.

Apr 12, 2026

On Management and Leadership — They're Not the Same Thing

We use 'manager' and 'leader' interchangeably, but they describe fundamentally different relationships with people. A few scattered thoughts on where the line falls.

Management

Apr 10, 2026

Servant Leadership: The Model That Actually Works in Tech

After years of trying different leadership styles, I found that the best way to lead engineers is to serve them first. Here's what servant leadership looks like in practice.

Management

Apr 5, 2026

Flat Organizations: The Beautiful Myth and the Messy Reality

Everyone loves the idea of a flat organization. No bosses, no hierarchy, pure meritocracy. But having lived through it, I can tell you: it's more complicated than that.

Management

Mar 28, 2026

OKRs for Small Teams: Keep It Simple or Don't Bother

OKRs are powerful when done right, but most small teams overcomplicate them into uselessness. Here's how to make OKRs work when you're not Google.

Management

Mar 20, 2026

Decision-Making Frameworks I Actually Use

Most decision-making frameworks are academic exercises. Here are the ones that survived contact with reality — from RACI to reversibility thinking.

Management