Exploring SI collaboration, work-life balance, faith-driven development, and lessons learned from modern software engineering https://patricklehmann.io en-US contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:48:34 GMT Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:48:34 GMT Next.js RSS Generator https://patricklehmann.io/favicon.svg https://patricklehmann.io The job search is over. After eight years of betting on myself — from a coding bootcamp at 30 to a federal software developer role — here's the honest version of what it took and what's next. https://patricklehmann.io/blog/eight-years-later-bootcamp-to-federal-government https://patricklehmann.io/blog/eight-years-later-bootcamp-to-federal-government Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) CareerPersonal GrowthFederal GovernmentTech Journey Real enterprise integration work: retrofitting Pendo analytics and OneTrust cookie consent into a production portal with 40+ domains, Angular microfrontends, and testing constraints. The technical patterns that worked and the challenges the documentation didn't mention. https://patricklehmann.io/blog/pendo-onetrust-integration-dotnet https://patricklehmann.io/blog/pendo-onetrust-integration-dotnet Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) Development.NETAnalyticsOneTrust Practical health advice for developers from someone who's been through the grind. No preachy wellness content, just real tips that actually work when you're balancing career, family, and staying human. https://patricklehmann.io/blog/developer-health-wellness-tips https://patricklehmann.io/blog/developer-health-wellness-tips Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) HealthPersonal GrowthWork-Life BalanceCareer Six and a half years of writing code taught me this: you can love software engineering while having zero patience for the 'ackshually' crowd. And the same principle applies to theology. A reflection on loving your craft without the pretension. https://patricklehmann.io/blog/love-craft-not-culture https://patricklehmann.io/blog/love-craft-not-culture Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) CareerTech CultureFaithPersonal Growth Six and a half years ago, tech changed my life. Now I'm watching talented people walk away from the industry, and honestly? I understand why. A reflection on the current state of the American tech job market and what it means for those still fighting to break in or stay in. https://patricklehmann.io/blog/leaving-tech-reality-check https://patricklehmann.io/blog/leaving-tech-reality-check Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) CareerTech IndustryPersonal GrowthJob Market How CoStar Group's acquisition of Homes.com forced me to transition from TypeScript to C# .NET. The reality check, the learning curve, and what actually worked in making the switch. https://patricklehmann.io/blog/typescript-to-csharp-transition-guide https://patricklehmann.io/blog/typescript-to-csharp-transition-guide Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) TypeScriptC#.NETCareer TransitionCoStar GroupDevelopment How six years of transitioning from 70+ hour weeks in natural gas to C# development taught me that blue-collar work habits translate directly to writing better, cleaner code. https://patricklehmann.io/blog/natural-gas-to-dotnet-clean-code https://patricklehmann.io/blog/natural-gas-to-dotnet-clean-code Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) DevelopmentClean CodePersonal GrowthC#Blue Collar Exploring the spiritual parallels between programming and divine creation. How writing code reflects being made in the image of a Creator God who spoke the universe into existence. https://patricklehmann.io/blog/coding-as-worship https://patricklehmann.io/blog/coding-as-worship Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) FaithProgrammingPurposeChristianityDevelopment How a simple phrase changed my entire approach to AI collaboration, turning AI from a code-generating vending machine into a thoughtful colleague. https://patricklehmann.io/blog/one-phrase-transformed-ai-work https://patricklehmann.io/blog/one-phrase-transformed-ai-work Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) AICollaborationProductivityDevelopment How AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code help me maintain strict 40-hour work weeks while delivering quality code. The secret to being fully present for family time. https://patricklehmann.io/blog/ai-helps-code-smarter-not-harder https://patricklehmann.io/blog/ai-helps-code-smarter-not-harder Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT contact@patricklehmann.io (Patrick Lehmann) AIWork-Life BalanceProductivityGitHub CopilotPersonal Growth