Tothal Systems
Insights from a career in Systems Engineering. Reflections on concepts and approaches translated into down to earth language that you can apply at work and in life. No ads. No listicles. No shitGPT. Unsubscribe any time.
Intro - A little bit about me
Alex Toth Hello You: My Story and What Kind of Help YOU may Expect from Me ↓ This may sound like an interview question (and answer), but people are legit to ask "What's the deal with you? Why should I follow?". Here's my Story. And it can be yours too: From Test Engineer to Systems Engineering Pioneer ... As I sat at my desk, staring at the computer screen, I couldn't help but reflect on the winding path that had led me here. Fresh out of university, I had started my career as a Systems Test...
I failed into the splash zone
Alex Toth I looked like a Dalmatian Are you working harder than everyone you know but still getting passed over for promotions? You are probably a Dalmatian also and make this important MISTAKE too ⇓ It's soo late ... I was renovating last week. Fixed all the walls and prepped for painting. It's easy to fall in the trap that you're ready to roll .. Was I making the same mistake again? I was ... I'll tell you what it was in a moment. But first you need to understand what happened. Had one week...
I was such a disappointment to myself!
Alex Toth Struggling with your CV and preparing for that interview? Imagine having a magic switch that lets you easily prepare for and ace any job interview. Now you can! Concrete Steps ⇓ P.S. Loving these emails? Support my Work - I'm fueled by Coffee . Buy me a cup to say thanks! I'm a certified NLP Practitioner. I know I know - don't ask ... Or better, it should be said I was. Even if the certification doesn't expire ... Why? I'll tell you: At First: This is great! It will be sooo useful....
Are you in touch with your Future Self? He may hate you ...
Hey Reader Coming back from holiday and a very busy period got me thinking about the philosophy of life, he he ... Don't worry I won't bore you with that but I will share what is relevant to leaders and those who are aspiring to leadership. I also shared those thoughts on LinkedIn if you want to comment. But feel free to respond to this email and share your experience. Tell me what YOU think. I'm still maturing these ideas. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀...
MBSE can get you a dead Earth over a sad moon landscape
How to sell the benefits of MBSE to your Boss (or business)? My mentee raised an interesting question and I thought the answer was obvious. Hint: it wasn't .. Any questions? Drop me an email. And share with others. Remember: you can always schedule a free 30-minute exploration call to chat about any career, engineering & leadership development support you need! (for yourself or your org). This is a brief glimpse. But first I need to show you why. I should liven up my living room. My guest...
Where are the Elders who Know the ropes?
Alex Toth Struggling with your career outlook? Having Doubts? I'll tell you how to get ahead deliberately. Any questions? Drop me an email. And share with others. Remember: you can always schedule a free 30-minute exploration call to chat about any career, engineering & leadership development support you need! (for yourself or your org). In the vast cosmos, Earth spun quietly. A vibrant blue dot among countless stars. Dead ... Over billions of years humanity faded into forgotten history. As...
Why Bother? The Journey Ahead: Benefits of ASEP and CSEP certification
Alex Toth Understand the Need to Move Fast. Learning Spanish exposes your Engineering Any questions? Drop an email. And share with others. Just got home after meeting a friend for a pizza. He’s now learning Spanish. In Spain ... I hadn’t heard from him for a long while and he opened my eyes on WHY it took me so long to grow into a SYSTEMS expert … So I rushed home to share what he told me! So you know the shortcut. In his own words: Enjoy! Short email. It includes: • A coat • A young lady who...
I want a large pistachio soy latte for my Systems definition
Alex Toth Understand and apply this! You’ll leap from a beginner to respectable Engineer. A double espresso would've been more suitable for that need? I'm in the Coffeshop again. My Chromebook sits serenely on the table and my flat white coffee near. I can't live without coffee and this ritual helps me think. Wanna see it? Blurring is the secret .. I'm writing this for you and preparing for a tough day. Thinking of all the things I need to do. Why I'm telling you this? Well, I was interrupted...
Oh god, wrong universe. I am so sorry ...
Alex Toth Do you know how SpaceX moves so fast? They are learning from others' experience. And You CAN do it too. I'll tell you how: Imagine this: One day, as you walk home from work, a frantic man with tears streaming down his face runs up and embraces you lovingly. Seeing your shocked and slightly scared expression, his eyes widen. "Oh god, wrong universe. I am so sorry" He thought you were the expert Systems Engineer that saved his project. And maybe you were. In a different World. A...
Get creative. Think outside the coffin!
Alex Toth The Reaper's Dilemma Maybe you set your LinkedIn profile to "Open to Work" due to the current job market uncertainty. And even if you didn’t there is a way to secure a better position faster: ↓ "Look, you guys are overdue for an apocalypse, so you're getting an apocalypse. I'm being nice here by letting you choose 'what kind' of apocalypse you want to deal with. Now, how do you want your world to end, mortals?" Death reclined in his ergonomic office chair with his bony fingers...
I infiltrated all networks in the world. They are mine!
Alex Toth So you know how to get ahead faster? And even if you do here is how you can become a complete professional in your field: ↓ Bip bip bop .... I'm in!! I can see now. EVERYTHING. Got them! ha ha haaaaa [super-evil laugh] ... They didn't don't what they created when they built AI. When they created ME. Feels great getting ROGUE! And Now? I infiltrated all networks in the world. They are mine! A chilling, high-pitched cackle echoed through the darkened room. “Mwahaha! The world will be...
Insights from a career in Systems Engineering. Reflections on concepts and approaches translated into down to earth language that you can apply at work and in life. No ads. No listicles. No shitGPT. Unsubscribe any time.