Words from the Readers

One of the best blogs on software engineering and career development! Shehab's an excellent writer that's able to distill complex topics in a way that's understandable and engaging. Highly recommend subscribing if you're just starting out in your career or already have many years of experience.

This newsletter is super informative, and provides real gems in terms of learnings and best practice based on Shehab's experience. As a product manager, I found it really helpful to learn more about perspectives of an Engineer, written in a very accessible way.

As an academic who recently joined the industry, this newsletter allows me to gain some insight in the dos and don’ts of this new environment. For ex. I appreciate the clear and actionable advice about slack etiquette. I always look forward to receiving his newest post!

In a crowded space Shehab's writing stands out as a testament to what good writing brings: insight, clarity and actionable advice.

I love Shehab’s vision of helping engineers become proactive leaders. His blog is packed with concrete advice that you can apply directly in your daily job. I particularly enjoyed his insights on fostering entrepreneurship in the workplace, showing progress through demos and engaging stakeholders. Every post is engaging, visually appealing, and thought-provoking and has very clear takeaways and advice. If you’re looking for practical guidance to grow as an engineer and leader, Shehab’s blog is a must-read!

I love Shehab's blog! It highlights how the soft aspects of work are just as important as technical skills for making an impact.

ProactiveEngineer.com offers clear, practical insights on everything tech-related, including how to manage different stakeholders. I've applied some of these lessons firsthand, found them immediately useful, and they helped me level up in my work. It’s a solid resource for any engineer looking to improve both their technical skills and day-to-day performance.

Love Shehab's posts. He has a wonderful way of explaining his process that really sticks with you. Being a non-technical person, I really enjoy reading his posts about navigating work-life.

Practical career advice and insights. I like that the topics cover various aspects such as interviews, working culture, AI, and recommending engineering blogs :) I would definitely recommend it to my friends.

My writing online made me cross paths with Shehab. We both participated in a podcast interview. I liked his take on grey vs growth zones and on reading engineering blogs. (Shehab got me red handed on that last one) And those are just two examples of what you can find on his newsletter. Totally recommended.