Feel like just being technical isn't enough anymore?
I believe your career is determined by what's beyond the tech — relationships, influence, and business impact. Most engineers are never taught this. Beyond the Terminal exists to change that.
Level Up
A self-paced course for engineers who are ready to grow beyond their technical role.
Learn More →- Communicate clearly to non-technical people
- Get buy-in and influence without frustration
- Develop the reputation that gets you noticed
- Position yourself for presales, leadership, or high-impact IC roles
What Beyond the Terminal is all about
Hi! I'm Danny
When I landed in Australia, I expected to walk straight into a network engineering role, after all, I'd already done the job in the UK. But I arrived in a new city where I didn't know a single person. No reputation, no network, and no one to vouch for me. My first break didn't come from a recruiter, it came through a chance connection, and it wasn't for an 'engineering' role. It was the helpdesk, resetting passwords.
On paper, it looked like a massive step backwards for someone with my experience. In reality, it was where I learned what actually moves a career forward when you're starting from zero.
I realised that success in this industry isn't about being the smartest person in the room; it's about connection, influence, and understanding how business works. I'm building Beyond the Terminal because engineers deserve to learn how to build that capability. Especially when they're starting with nothing.
Three ways to grow
Stories from the frontline
A mix of stories, how-tos, and insights from my world. Exploring what connection and business understanding actually mean in practice.
→ Read on SubstackLet's grow together
Starting in Sydney. I'm building a space for engineers to share stories, find mentors, and build the connections that move careers forward.
→ Check out The Build RoomTools for the Journey
Tools, Frameworks, and resources for building genuine connections and understanding how business works.
→ Time to Level UpLatest Writes
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