Coder to Corner Office - The Blog
RSS FeedWelcome to the Coder to Corner Office (CTCO) blog. This is a collection of my thoughts, ideas, and experiences on software development, leadership, and career growth. I'm a big believer in futurology and enjoy sharing my insights on the future of technology and how it impacts our lives. Whether you're a developer, a leader, or just someone interested in the tech industry, I hope you'll find something valuable here.
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Featured
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Large Behaviour Models and the future of robotics: from Atlas to the home
Published: at 10:00 AM5 min read
Why Large Behaviour Models matter: a pragmatic look at what Boston Dynamics and TRI are doing with Atlas, and what it means for industrial automation and domestic robotics.
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C# and the AI tooling renaissance: Practical libraries you should try
Published: at 10:00 AM9 min read
A pragmatic tour of modern AI tooling for C# developers: Semantic Kernel, OpenAI.NET clients, LangChain.NET, ONNX, TorchSharp and vector stores, with practical snippets.
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Being Glue in Software Engineering: When Technical Leadership Becomes Your Superpower
Published: at 11:00 AM9 min read Exploring the concept of 'glue work' in modern software development and how strategic positioning can transform invisible contributions into recognised technical leadership in an evolving landscape.
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GitHub Copilot Tips and Tricks: The Instruction Directory Method
Published: at 11:00 AM10 min read
How to supercharge your GitHub Copilot agents with instruction directories and persistent context. The game-changing technique that transforms how AI agents understand and work with your projects.
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Should you build a Personal Brand?
Published: at 10:00 AM9 min read
Exploring the value of building a personal brand in today's digital landscape and how it can enhance your career and professional relationships.
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GitHub Copilot Agents: A Pragmatic Guide
Published: at 08:00 AM8 min read An honest guide to setting up and actually using GitHub Copilot agents effectively in VS Code. No fluff, just the practical stuff you need to know.
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Building and Running Local Language Models in C# – Quickstart Edition
Published: at 11:20 AM4 min read An opinionated, step-by-step guide to spinning up small language models on your own hardware with nothing more than C# and the .NET SDK.
Recent Posts
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From Lead Dev to Head of Software Development: Fast Tracks, Real Shifts, Practical Moves
Published: at 11:00 AM8 min read Honest reflections on moving from lead developer to Head of Software Development at 36. The shifts that matter, the traps I fell into, and practical playbooks for new leaders.
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How to tackle Complex Software Delivery Projects
Published: at 10:00 AM6 min read
What are some of the key components in delivering successful outcomes for complex Software Development projects.
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Blog Refresh 2.0 – Improvements (May 2025)
Published: at 07:00 PM5 min read
A deeper look at the latest wave of performance, DX and CI upgrades that landed on the CTCO blog over the long weekend.
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From Coder to Leader: Reflections and a Look Ahead
Published: at 08:30 AM14 min read Reflecting on the experience of earning the Level 5 Diploma in Operations/Departmental Management (ODMA) with distinction and completing the ILM End-Point Assessment also with distinction. Discussing how modern leadership approaches — from adaptive and systems thinking to servant leadership — shaped personal growth, the relevance of these lessons in 2025's tech industry, and what the future holds for leadership in AI-augmented, distributed work environments.