About me
Samuel Lawrentz
Software Development Manager — Plivo
Engineer who builds — pixel-perfect UIs, end-to-end systems, and design systems that scale. I've spent the last decade at the intersection of product thinking and engineering craft, most recently stepping into engineering management. I write about JavaScript, CSS, developer productivity, and the messy human side of building software.
Journey
Full timeline →A decade of building — from C/C++ intern to engineering manager. Here are the chapters.
Origin 2017 First Job — Burning Glass
Pivot 2018 Web Development Transition
Growth 2019 Frontend Developer at Plivo
Resilience 2020 Senior Frontend Developer
Exploration 2021 SDE-1 at Contacto
Mastery 2022 Mastering React
Leadership 2023 Promoted to SDE-2
Ownership 2024 Senior / Lead Engineer
Innovation 2025 SDE-3 & AI Innovation
New Chapter 2026 Promoted to Manager
Coding Activity
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Writing
All posts →I write every month about React, TypeScript, CSS, and developer craft. Subscribe via RSS to get new posts.