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At Sansan Global Development Center (SGDC)<\/strong>, the team I manage, Haraya, closes every stand-up meeting with a phrase that guides our work: *’change lives.’* It\u2019s more than just words; it\u2019s a reminder of why we do what we do.<\/p>\n

For nearly three decades, I\u2019ve worn many hats: software engineer, team lead, architect and engineering manager. My journey started in the days of DOS-based applications like Clipper, FoxPro, and C++. Back then, every change meant waiting for the whole program to compile just to discover if an error had slipped in. Fast-forward to today, and the landscape looks entirely different: IntelliSense, real-time error feedback, reference navigation, and even live coding. Development is faster, smarter, and far more collaborative. <\/p>\n

But unlike many managers my age who have moved away from coding to focus solely on people and project management, I\u2019ve stayed curious. I wanted to see if I could still perform at my best as both a leader and developer.<\/p>\n

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The image shows Team Haraya displaying their phrase, “Change Lives.\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

Returning to the Craft<\/strong><\/p>\n

At SGDC<\/strong>, I was fortunate to be part of an organization that listens. When I shared my desire to explore beyond management, I was given the opportunity to develop a mobile application using React Native. I had dabbled in it before, but this time I wanted my approach to be more AI-driven.<\/p>\n

To be honest, it was both exciting and intimidating. Some colleagues even asked, \u201cNag develop pa diay ka, sir?\u201d<\/em> which translates to, \u201cOh, you\u2019re still coding, sir?\u201d<\/em> Their surprise motivated me, but it also came with pressure. I had to prove, to them and to myself, that I could still deliver.<\/p>\n

My AI-Powered Development Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most of the team leaned on tools like Devin, Claude, and Cursor. I chose GitHub Copilot because of its seamless integration with VS Code. My first tasks were ambitious:<\/p>\n