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Lisa Park

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UX Engineer and Design Systems lead focused on making the web accessible to everyone. Lisa bridges the gap between design and engineering with a deeply human-centered approach.

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Articles by Lisa Park

Why I Switched from Notion to Obsidian (And What I Miss)
technology

Why I Switched from Notion to Obsidian (And What I Miss)

I tested 7 PKM tools for coding work. Obsidian won for its local Markdown files and Git support, but Notion still does one thing better.

LPLisa ParkDecember 7, 202510 min read
What 11 PM Debugging Sessions Taught Me About Taking Notes
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What 11 PM Debugging Sessions Taught Me About Taking Notes

After months testing PKM tools during real debugging sessions, here's what actually works for engineers (and it's not about pretty pages).

LPLisa ParkDecember 7, 20257 min read
I Sat in 47 Promotion Calibrations. 'Just Do Good Work' Is Terrible Advice.
technology

I Sat in 47 Promotion Calibrations. 'Just Do Good Work' Is Terrible Advice.

After 47 promotion calibrations, I can tell you why great engineers get passed over. It's not your code quality. It's the visibility game no one teaches you.

LPLisa ParkOctober 25, 20259 min read
The Best Engineers I Followed Don't Code Until 10:30 AM
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The Best Engineers I Followed Don't Code Until 10:30 AM

I shadowed 12 senior engineers for 30 days. Most don't code until mid-morning. One calls Slack "the enemy." Their actual habits surprised me.

LPLisa ParkOctober 6, 20259 min read
My Backend Work Has Zero Screenshots. Here's How I Built a Portfolio Anyway.
technology

My Backend Work Has Zero Screenshots. Here's How I Built a Portfolio Anyway.

Your best backend work can't fit in a screenshot. Here's how staff+ engineers actually showcase architectural decisions, mentorship, and invisible impact.

LPLisa ParkApril 7, 202511 min read
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