Hunter Bingham

Manish has transformed how I view software development - from writing code to understanding the entire system’s behavior and impact. His systems thinking workshop opened my eyes to the interconnected nature of software engineering and its broader organizational context.

As a Software Engineer at PayPal, I work on critical payment processing systems that require not just technical excellence, but also deep understanding of how code changes ripple through the entire ecosystem. Before the workshop, I was focused primarily on feature delivery and bug fixes.

The systems thinking approach taught me to see software development as part of a larger system that includes user needs, business objectives, team dynamics, and organizational culture. This perspective has made me a more effective engineer and team member.

One of the most valuable insights was understanding the relationship between technical decisions and business outcomes. Manish helped me see how architectural choices, coding practices, and deployment strategies all influence customer experience and business success.

The workshop also improved my debugging and problem-solving skills. Instead of hunting for specific bugs, I now look for patterns and systemic issues that might be causing multiple symptoms. This has made me more efficient and effective at resolving complex technical challenges.

Perhaps most importantly, the workshop helped me understand my role within the team and organization. I now consider how my work affects not just the immediate codebase, but also team productivity, code maintainability, and overall system health.

Manish’s teaching style encourages deep reflection and self-discovery. He creates an environment where participants feel safe to question assumptions and explore new ways of thinking about familiar challenges.

The principles I learned have applications far beyond software engineering. They’ve improved how I approach project planning, team collaboration, and even personal goal setting.

I would enthusiastically recommend this workshop to any software engineer who wants to elevate their impact and effectiveness beyond just writing good code.