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Hi, I’m Peter Fulop!

Welcome — I’m a software and data engineer focused on designing systems that scale data science and analytics.
I work at the intersection of engineering, automation, and AI-assisted workflows, and I care deeply about becoming a multiplier: building things, processes, and environments that make people and teams more effective.

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When to use subagents and when to use agent teams in Claude Code

If you've been using Claude Code for a while, you already know subagents. They're the workhorses behind the `Task` tool — you send one off to research something, it comes back with results, and you move on. Simple, effective, and cheap on tokens.

The risk of climbing hard in the wrong direction

Career growth isn't just about moving faster or working harder. At some point, the real risk shifts: climbing efficiently in the wrong direction. As I think more seriously about moving beyond Senior, I've realized that focus — not ambition — is the constraint most of us underestimate.

The resources that kept me inspired and growing throughout 2025

As 2025 wraps up, I've been thinking about what actually helped me grow this year. Not everything—just the resources that stuck with me on my journey.

The hidden causes of self-doubt at work

Over the last five years, as a Senior Data Engineer on the EM / Staff trajectory, and at times leading teams directly, I’ve learned that one of the most rewarding challenges isn’t just delivering results…

A senior mindset is ultimately about trust

Many people still think that not knowing something is a weakness — that admitting it might make them look less competent. And in tech, this belief is even stronger.

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