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Maria Santos

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Former investment banker who transitioned to Data Engineering, now building data platforms at a major retail company. Maria writes about career transitions and bridging the gap between business and technology.

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Articles by Maria Santos

How I Went From Getting Rejected to Leading a Platform Team (It Wasn't My Code)
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How I Went From Getting Rejected to Leading a Platform Team (It Wasn't My Code)

Marcus could code circles around everyone. 7 years experience. Passed over twice. After leading a platform team, I finally get why—it wasn't his code.

MSMaria SantosSeptember 25, 202510 min read
My Junior Devs Were Shipping Faster Than Me. So I Finally Tried Cursor.
technology

My Junior Devs Were Shipping Faster Than Me. So I Finally Tried Cursor.

After 15 years of coding, my juniors were outpacing me. Six months with Cursor later, I'm saving 5-8 hours weekly, but there's a catch most reviews skip.

MSMaria SantosMay 22, 20258 min read
The Split Keyboard Felt Weird for 3 Days. By Week 2, My Fatigue Scores Dropped 40%.
technology

The Split Keyboard Felt Weird for 3 Days. By Week 2, My Fatigue Scores Dropped 40%.

After months testing keyboards during real coding sessions, the Kinesis Advantage360 won—but a cheaper split option came surprisingly close.

MSMaria SantosMarch 27, 20259 min read
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