https://cspydo.com.ng/writings.html Articles on fintech, software engineering, engineering management, and technology by Samson Okemakinde. en-ng Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 https://cspydo.com.ng/assets/img/profile/samson_okemakinde_cropped.jpg https://cspydo.com.ng/writings.html https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=the_day_i_did_nothing https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=the_day_i_did_nothing Sat, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100 Random On the 24th of December, I can't really remember what I did all day. I had no plans. No to-do list. No agenda. Which is very unlike me. https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=engineering-management-small-moments https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=engineering-management-small-moments Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0100 Tech There are small moments that remind me what engineering management is all about. Sometimes, it's about catching those small misalignments before they cost hours of frustration and rework. https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=laravel_plus_docker_a_simple_guide https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=laravel_plus_docker_a_simple_guide Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100 Tech Dockerizing Laravel applications offers simplified development environments, consistent delivery, and streamlined deployment. https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=engineering_africas_fintech_revolution_my_personal_journey https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=engineering_africas_fintech_revolution_my_personal_journey Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100 Tech My story as a builder within Africa's financial technology space: curiosity, experiences, and building products that affect end users. https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=a_brief_guide_to_1_on_1_meetings https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=a_brief_guide_to_1_on_1_meetings Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100 Tech 1-on-1 meetings between managers and direct reports are crucial for individual and team success. https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=dont_blame_your_tool https://cspydo.com.ng/blog-post.html?id=dont_blame_your_tool Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100 Tech In 2024, most language vs language debates are probably a waste of time. The real question is: how do you write less shitty code?