5 ways AI makes engineering leaders more effective — beyond writing code
rseroter · x · 2026-10-22
Gregor Ojstersek, author of the O'Reilly book "The Multiplier Mindset," argues AI's biggest value for engineers lies before coding: better decisions, communication, coaching, and bottleneck removal.
- He shares 5 practical non-coding uses: deeper research, better meeting prep, personalized content, and more, each with examples to apply immediately.
- His core thesis: the more senior you get, the more your impact comes from judgment and collaboration, where AI leverage is actually larger.
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