# Career Map: Navigating Professional Growth
Documenting my path in tech and leadership. This map explores the pathways of my career journey, focusing on development, leadership, and strategic growth.
## Core Focus Areas
### 🛠️ Engineering & Architecture
- **[[System Design]]**: Mastering scalable systems and distributed architectures
- **[[Tech/Architecture Patterns]]**: Learning from past projects and proven patterns
- **[[Tech/API Design]]**: Crafting enduring and developer-friendly APIs
### 🌟 Leadership Growth
- **[[Leadership/Team Building]]**: Building effective team dynamics and culture
- **[[Leadership/Communication]]**: Achieving clarity in complexity
- **[[Leadership/Decision Making]]**: Frameworks and tools for informed choices
### ✍️ Writing & Documentation
- **[[Tech/Documentation]]**: Creating engaging and useful documentation
- **[[Tech/Technical Writing]]**: Simplifying complex ideas for diverse audiences
- **[[Knowledge Sharing]]**: Strategies for effective knowledge transfer
## Growth Tracking
- **[[Career Goals Framework]]**: Setting and achieving meaningful career goals
- **[[Learning Log|📚 Learning Journal]]**: Tracking skill development and insights
- **[[Skills Assessment]]**: Regular evaluation of competencies and growth areas
> [!note] Continuous Evolution
> This map evolves with my career, reflecting new insights and directions.
## Related Maps
- **[[Knowledge Map]]**: Central hub for all knowledge areas
- **[[Skills Map]]**: Detailed skills development and competencies
- **[[Frameworks Map]]**: Decision tools and mental models
## Related Notes
- [[Career Direction Framework]] - Strategic career planning
- [[Career Journey]] - Personal career narrative
- [[Leadership Skills]] - Deep dive into leadership development