Og Maciel

Og Maciel's Journal

Reflections on technology, reading, life, and everything in between

Welcome to my journal! I’m a Software Engineering Senior Manager at Red Hat, author of several books, and passionate about open source, reading, and writing.

Here you’ll find my thoughts on technology, leadership, books I’m reading, and life experiences. I also share my writing through my Substack newsletter and have published books on software quality engineering and personal development.

Feel free to explore my posts, check out my books, or learn more about me.

Recent Posts

Crawl, Walk, Run—Rest
Why Christmas Music Gets Me Every Time
My Origin Story: Baptism by Fire
Murder Hornet: Chapter Four
Week in Review — Week 43 of 2025
A Book, a Backyard War, and a Lifetime of Friendship
Planning My Escape (Sort of)