Pete Zenger

I write about building software — the architecture decisions that matter, the lessons that stick, and the craft of shipping things that work.

Currently building products at Big Hit Maker.

Open to interesting projects

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53a9058·Jan 10, 2026·5 min read

The Problem with Calendars

Calendars were designed for coordination, not aspiration. When we confuse the two, we end up with a gallery of good intentions and a quiet hum of guilt.

#productivity#time management#focusread()

1474934·Jan 4, 2026·5 min read

Take your holy day

A holy day is a chosen pause from default life; a protected cadence of rest and restraint, with a simple template you can repeat.

#rest#boundaries#ritualread()

7c6ea61·Dec 13, 2025·4 min read

Why I Have a Personal Blog

In an era when corporate blogs dominate and every hobby is monetized, personal blogs are still a place to explore, without a brand agenda.

#writing#career#reflectionsread()

// About

I've spent the last decade building software products — from early-stage startups to scaled systems serving millions.

These days, I focus on architecture, technical leadership, and helping teams ship with clarity. I write here to share what I've learned along the way.

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