Hi, I'm Shakti Kathpalia

Builder. Decision-maker. Recovering perfectionist.
I write about the hard calls behind software that actually works. Most tech blogs explain how. This one is about why.

My Story

The Translation Gap: Why Technical Excellence Isn't Enough for Growth

A rebuild that made perfect technical sense got turned down. A different rebuild - framed differently - got approved immediately. Same logic, different outcome. The gap between them is what this post is about.

The Hero's Tax: Why the Best Problem-Solvers Often Stifle Growth

For years, I built my identity around being the person who could see a problem and fix it fast. When I started leading a team, that same instinct quietly became the thing holding everyone back - including me.