Mark Rabey

Hi, I'm Mark Rabey

I help teams deliver better software, grow stronger engineers, and navigate the chaos of tech with purpose.

About Me

Leading Teams, Not Just Code

I help engineers grow, navigate challenges, and deliver results without losing their sanity - or their curiosity. From mentoring and career coaching to shaping processes that actually work, I focus on building teams that thrive, not just survive.

Beyond the Tech

When I'm not helping teams tackle complex problems, I'm thinking about how to make work more human. That could mean improving cross-team collaboration, rethinking hiring and onboarding, or just figuring out how to make feedback less scary and more useful.

Latest from Beyond the Bugs

Recent thoughts and insights from my Substack

Delivering Performance Reviews Without the Corporate Theatre
March 30, 2026

A practical guide to conducting performance reviews that are honest, useful, and focused on growth instead of bureaucratic box-checking.

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Performance Reviews Are Vibes in a Trench Coat
March 26, 2026

Performance reviews pretend to be objective, data-driven evaluations. Really, they're just your manager's vibes justified after the fact.

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When Someone on Your Team Is Underperforming
March 25, 2026

A practical framework for addressing underperformance on your engineering team with honesty and respect.

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