Lisi Hocke
@lisihocke.bsky.social
security engineer, holistic tester, quality enabler, agile experimenter, sociotechnical symmathecist, team glue. volleyball player, game lover, story escapist. she/her.
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Lisi Hocke
@lisihocke.bsky.social
· Jan 4
Back to Building - Make Problems Smaller
A blog about learning, agile product development and software testing.
www.lisihocke.com
well, I guess no excuses anymore | A Tester's Journey: Back to Building - Make Problems Smaller www.lisihocke.com/2026/01/back... #BackToBuilding #MakeProblemsSmaller #Challenge321 #100DaysOfBuilding #100DaysOfMovement #100DaysOfGames #300DaysOfNoExcuses #DoTheThing #PersonalChallenge
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Feb 10: Traffic safety
I hope to get to Black history soon, but I'm still working through white US history. There's so much of it!
Q: Why are Black people in the US so much more likely to die in traffic accidents than white people?
Read the whole thread at this link.
Feb 10: Traffic safety
I hope to get to Black history soon, but I'm still working through white US history. There's so much of it!
Q: Why are Black people in the US so much more likely to die in traffic accidents than white people?
Read the whole thread at this link.
mekka okereke :verified: (@mekkaokereke@hachyderm.io)
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
I hope to get to Black history soon, but I'm still working through white US history. There's so much of it!
Q: Why are Black people in the US so much more likely to die in...
hachyderm.io
February 10, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Feb 10: Traffic safety
I hope to get to Black history soon, but I'm still working through white US history. There's so much of it!
Q: Why are Black people in the US so much more likely to die in traffic accidents than white people?
Read the whole thread at this link.
Feb 10: Traffic safety
I hope to get to Black history soon, but I'm still working through white US history. There's so much of it!
Q: Why are Black people in the US so much more likely to die in traffic accidents than white people?
Read the whole thread at this link.
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Uh. I'm not working on an engineering team right now. So I don't have pessonal experience. But from what I'm hearing? It's not looking good. No, backlogs are not getting shorter. There are more "projects" in flight though as people let AI churn on problems.
How many enterprise companies have meaningfully reduced, or eliminated, their software engineering backlogs. Are we at the point where GenAI is paying off in production?
Are salaries increasing to match this new level of productivity?
Are salaries increasing to match this new level of productivity?
February 10, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Uh. I'm not working on an engineering team right now. So I don't have pessonal experience. But from what I'm hearing? It's not looking good. No, backlogs are not getting shorter. There are more "projects" in flight though as people let AI churn on problems.
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How many enterprise companies have meaningfully reduced, or eliminated, their software engineering backlogs. Are we at the point where GenAI is paying off in production?
Are salaries increasing to match this new level of productivity?
Are salaries increasing to match this new level of productivity?
February 10, 2026 at 4:42 AM
How many enterprise companies have meaningfully reduced, or eliminated, their software engineering backlogs. Are we at the point where GenAI is paying off in production?
Are salaries increasing to match this new level of productivity?
Are salaries increasing to match this new level of productivity?
Nope, can confirm 😅
February 11, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Nope, can confirm 😅
Tonight I remembered what I said - and was reminded that I recently shared the exact same impression with a friend. Which made me think of all my private endeavors and community commitments... Huh. Yeah... 2/2
February 9, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Tonight I remembered what I said - and was reminded that I recently shared the exact same impression with a friend. Which made me think of all my private endeavors and community commitments... Huh. Yeah... 2/2
My teammate shared their impression today that time is flying these days, and wondered why is that. I instinctively replied it's because we try to tackle too many things at the same time. Well. 1/2
February 9, 2026 at 11:07 PM
My teammate shared their impression today that time is flying these days, and wondered why is that. I instinctively replied it's because we try to tackle too many things at the same time. Well. 1/2
I mean, we have a hypothesis, and we're testing it out right now. 😁 What I love most is that we're having a collaborative atmosphere from the start - it's promising. 😊 #SecurityChampions #AppSec 2/2
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
I mean, we have a hypothesis, and we're testing it out right now. 😁 What I love most is that we're having a collaborative atmosphere from the start - it's promising. 😊 #SecurityChampions #AppSec 2/2
As of today, our security champion pilot program officially started! 🤩🎉 The kickoff went really well, all things are in place, and we already see benefits. The next months will show if we can keep the momentum, keep things sustainable, and keep this program a valuable investment for everyone. 1/2
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
As of today, our security champion pilot program officially started! 🤩🎉 The kickoff went really well, all things are in place, and we already see benefits. The next months will show if we can keep the momentum, keep things sustainable, and keep this program a valuable investment for everyone. 1/2
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The US education system sucks at educating Black boys, because there are armed cops in the hallways, and because teachers spend time looking at Black boys like this.
We need to get to a point where this isn't true.
We need to get to a point where this isn't true.
Implicit bias starts in preschool #shorts
YouTube video by Vox
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February 9, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The US education system sucks at educating Black boys, because there are armed cops in the hallways, and because teachers spend time looking at Black boys like this.
We need to get to a point where this isn't true.
We need to get to a point where this isn't true.
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Feb 9: Education
Q: Why do Black kids not do well in school, or in subjects like Math and Science?
A: This is only true in extremely racist countries. A racist person cannot teach a Black child effectively. It's not race. It's racism.
Read the whole thread.
Feb 9: Education
Q: Why do Black kids not do well in school, or in subjects like Math and Science?
A: This is only true in extremely racist countries. A racist person cannot teach a Black child effectively. It's not race. It's racism.
Read the whole thread.
mekka okereke :verified: (@mekkaokereke@hachyderm.io)
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
I'm still not talking about Black history. I'm still talking about white US history.
Q: Why do Black kids not do well in school? Is it because their dads are uninvolved an...
hachyderm.io
February 9, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Feb 9: Education
Q: Why do Black kids not do well in school, or in subjects like Math and Science?
A: This is only true in extremely racist countries. A racist person cannot teach a Black child effectively. It's not race. It's racism.
Read the whole thread.
Feb 9: Education
Q: Why do Black kids not do well in school, or in subjects like Math and Science?
A: This is only true in extremely racist countries. A racist person cannot teach a Black child effectively. It's not race. It's racism.
Read the whole thread.
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They’re not just taking about killing babies, they’re talking about how they taste. And repeatedly implicated people still have their jobs, right now. Holy shit, people.
February 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
They’re not just taking about killing babies, they’re talking about how they taste. And repeatedly implicated people still have their jobs, right now. Holy shit, people.
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They’re not just talking about rape, they’re taking about kids. They’re not just talking about kids, they’re implying destroying bodies. They’re not just talking about destroying bodies, they’re talking about killing babies.
February 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
They’re not just talking about rape, they’re taking about kids. They’re not just talking about kids, they’re implying destroying bodies. They’re not just talking about destroying bodies, they’re talking about killing babies.
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Currently, the outrage to the visible contents of the Epstein files is so mild that I have to think the majority of people just aren't even casually checking them. I can't think of a phrase to describe what I've read even as a forensic analyst. "Cartoonishly evil" is too gentle. Horrific. Inhuman.
February 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Currently, the outrage to the visible contents of the Epstein files is so mild that I have to think the majority of people just aren't even casually checking them. I can't think of a phrase to describe what I've read even as a forensic analyst. "Cartoonishly evil" is too gentle. Horrific. Inhuman.
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It's hilarious to me how much white Dems are like "Yes ICE is terrible. Yes cops do exactly the same things as ICE, at 10x to 100x the scale, but they target Black people, so that's OK! We have to be careful what arguments we make about ICE, or we will immediately have to reckon with the police."
I think there is a pretty clear-cut argument that DHS as named has to go
But people are gonna need to quickly do some reckoning with the realities of what that will actually look like and what entities from DHS will still be around if you don't want "abolish ICE" to be the next "defund the police"
But people are gonna need to quickly do some reckoning with the realities of what that will actually look like and what entities from DHS will still be around if you don't want "abolish ICE" to be the next "defund the police"
I mean her objection to agreeing to the magic words was explicitly "they do stuff other than be goons about immigration, which will still need to be done," which is the case regardless of what it's called
there's going to unfortunately be a lot lot lot more of this as we figure out what to do w/DHS
there's going to unfortunately be a lot lot lot more of this as we figure out what to do w/DHS
February 7, 2026 at 8:07 PM
It's hilarious to me how much white Dems are like "Yes ICE is terrible. Yes cops do exactly the same things as ICE, at 10x to 100x the scale, but they target Black people, so that's OK! We have to be careful what arguments we make about ICE, or we will immediately have to reckon with the police."
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When you start paying attention, you notice how often people try to tell you what you should be doing. About work, about relationships, about kids, about hobbies. Everything. People assume you're looking for advice even if you didn't ask. It's not the worst, but it's frustrating sometimes.
February 7, 2026 at 11:19 PM
When you start paying attention, you notice how often people try to tell you what you should be doing. About work, about relationships, about kids, about hobbies. Everything. People assume you're looking for advice even if you didn't ask. It's not the worst, but it's frustrating sometimes.
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Feb 8: The national anthem
Q: Why do some Black people refuse to sing the US national anthem? Is this because they're not patriotic?
This is timely, as we have a big sporting event today, and some of the athletes don't sing the anthem!
Read the whole linked thread.
Feb 8: The national anthem
Q: Why do some Black people refuse to sing the US national anthem? Is this because they're not patriotic?
This is timely, as we have a big sporting event today, and some of the athletes don't sing the anthem!
Read the whole linked thread.
mekka okereke :verified: (@mekkaokereke@hachyderm.io)
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth
Still haven't made it to Black history yet. I'm still working through white US history.
Q: Why do so many Black people refuse to sing the US national anthem? I'm sorry, but...
hachyderm.io
February 8, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Feb 8: The national anthem
Q: Why do some Black people refuse to sing the US national anthem? Is this because they're not patriotic?
This is timely, as we have a big sporting event today, and some of the athletes don't sing the anthem!
Read the whole linked thread.
Feb 8: The national anthem
Q: Why do some Black people refuse to sing the US national anthem? Is this because they're not patriotic?
This is timely, as we have a big sporting event today, and some of the athletes don't sing the anthem!
Read the whole linked thread.
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Kate Winslet is better "assimilated" into America than Lucy Liu.🤡
Even though both Kate Winslet and Lucy Liu would disagree with that assessment.
Assimilation is a BS objective. I reject it.
Unification is a better objective. I'm *in community* with lots of anti-racist Asian American people.♥️🕊️
Even though both Kate Winslet and Lucy Liu would disagree with that assessment.
Assimilation is a BS objective. I reject it.
Unification is a better objective. I'm *in community* with lots of anti-racist Asian American people.♥️🕊️
Who gets to be American?
When surveyed people said that Kate Winslet is more American than Lucy Liu. Kate Winslet has never been American. Lucy Liu has never not been American.
Some Chinese American families have been here since 1815. How long is needed to prove their loyalty? Another 200 years?
When surveyed people said that Kate Winslet is more American than Lucy Liu. Kate Winslet has never been American. Lucy Liu has never not been American.
Some Chinese American families have been here since 1815. How long is needed to prove their loyalty? Another 200 years?
mekka okereke :verified: (@mekkaokereke@hachyderm.io)
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🇬🇧Kate Winslet is British. She has never been American.
🇺🇸 Lucy Liu is American. She has always been American.
Now survey US people, and ask them who is more American. 🤡
https:/...
hachyderm.io
February 8, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Kate Winslet is better "assimilated" into America than Lucy Liu.🤡
Even though both Kate Winslet and Lucy Liu would disagree with that assessment.
Assimilation is a BS objective. I reject it.
Unification is a better objective. I'm *in community* with lots of anti-racist Asian American people.♥️🕊️
Even though both Kate Winslet and Lucy Liu would disagree with that assessment.
Assimilation is a BS objective. I reject it.
Unification is a better objective. I'm *in community* with lots of anti-racist Asian American people.♥️🕊️
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The hardest part of getting what I want is giving up what's in the way.
February 7, 2026 at 3:39 AM
The hardest part of getting what I want is giving up what's in the way.
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Really need to stop telling myself I’m struggling because I’m bad at my job when it’s actually due to organisational dysfunction. That doesn’t mean I won’t acknowledge when I’m at fault, but I do need to stop always blaming myself. Especially when my struggles are internal & don’t affect my output.
February 7, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Really need to stop telling myself I’m struggling because I’m bad at my job when it’s actually due to organisational dysfunction. That doesn’t mean I won’t acknowledge when I’m at fault, but I do need to stop always blaming myself. Especially when my struggles are internal & don’t affect my output.
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Feb 7: "High crime" neighborhoods
There is no such thing as a high crime neighborhood.
Seriously.
Read the whole linked thread.
Feb 7: "High crime" neighborhoods
There is no such thing as a high crime neighborhood.
Seriously.
Read the whole linked thread.
mekka okereke :verified: (@mekkaokereke@hachyderm.io)
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Not ready to talk about Black History. Still talking about white US history.
Q: Why are Black neighborhoods so often high crime neighborhoods? Must be a lawless people! Vi...
hachyderm.io
February 7, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Feb 7: "High crime" neighborhoods
There is no such thing as a high crime neighborhood.
Seriously.
Read the whole linked thread.
Feb 7: "High crime" neighborhoods
There is no such thing as a high crime neighborhood.
Seriously.
Read the whole linked thread.
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Feb 6: Veterans
If serving the country and being willing to die for it could earn Black people treatment as full citizens, it would have happened a long time ago.🤷🏿♂️
In a racist country, Black people are likely to serve in the military, then wind up homeless afterwards.
Feb 6: Veterans
If serving the country and being willing to die for it could earn Black people treatment as full citizens, it would have happened a long time ago.🤷🏿♂️
In a racist country, Black people are likely to serve in the military, then wind up homeless afterwards.
mekka okereke :verified: (@mekkaokereke@hachyderm.io)
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Still not talking about Black History. Still talking about white US History.
The US *loves* soldiers and veterans! Virtuous! Service! 🇺🇲🦅
The US *hate...
hachyderm.io
February 6, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !
Feb 6: Veterans
If serving the country and being willing to die for it could earn Black people treatment as full citizens, it would have happened a long time ago.🤷🏿♂️
In a racist country, Black people are likely to serve in the military, then wind up homeless afterwards.
Feb 6: Veterans
If serving the country and being willing to die for it could earn Black people treatment as full citizens, it would have happened a long time ago.🤷🏿♂️
In a racist country, Black people are likely to serve in the military, then wind up homeless afterwards.
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It's nigh psychopathic how famous dude writers develop these complex, deep, and nuanced female characters with backstories and emotions - then go on to molest, harass, and abuse real life women. Looking at Gaiman, Asimov, Whedon. Like, academically, they have to be aware. It's even worse.
February 6, 2026 at 8:10 AM
It's nigh psychopathic how famous dude writers develop these complex, deep, and nuanced female characters with backstories and emotions - then go on to molest, harass, and abuse real life women. Looking at Gaiman, Asimov, Whedon. Like, academically, they have to be aware. It's even worse.
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US news media's rules on when to use a Black man's photo:
* When a Black man commits a crime? Use his mugshot.
* When a Black man is the victim of a crime? Still use his mugshot.
🤡
* When a Black man has nothing to do with a cop kicking a dog and breaking its rib? Use the Black man's mugshot.
🤡🤡🤡
* When a Black man commits a crime? Use his mugshot.
* When a Black man is the victim of a crime? Still use his mugshot.
🤡
* When a Black man has nothing to do with a cop kicking a dog and breaking its rib? Use the Black man's mugshot.
🤡🤡🤡
It’s in local media www.fox13memphis.com/news/federal...
Federal officer seen on video kicking, injuring dog
A Memphis woman is asking for answers after her dog was injured by a U.S. Marshal. She said it happened during the arrest of her boyfriend outside of a Whitehaven apartment complex Wednesday.
www.fox13memphis.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:43 PM
US news media's rules on when to use a Black man's photo:
* When a Black man commits a crime? Use his mugshot.
* When a Black man is the victim of a crime? Still use his mugshot.
🤡
* When a Black man has nothing to do with a cop kicking a dog and breaking its rib? Use the Black man's mugshot.
🤡🤡🤡
* When a Black man commits a crime? Use his mugshot.
* When a Black man is the victim of a crime? Still use his mugshot.
🤡
* When a Black man has nothing to do with a cop kicking a dog and breaking its rib? Use the Black man's mugshot.
🤡🤡🤡
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Yes we are.
[CW: assault]
The US hates women so much.
Does a sex worker have the right to say "no kissing?" Or does she give up all right to consent?
If a customer twice her size forces his tongue in her mouth anyway, does she have the right to bite him?
If he then beats her, is that "a fight?"
[CW: assault]
The US hates women so much.
Does a sex worker have the right to say "no kissing?" Or does she give up all right to consent?
If a customer twice her size forces his tongue in her mouth anyway, does she have the right to bite him?
If he then beats her, is that "a fight?"
February 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Yes we are.
[CW: assault]
The US hates women so much.
Does a sex worker have the right to say "no kissing?" Or does she give up all right to consent?
If a customer twice her size forces his tongue in her mouth anyway, does she have the right to bite him?
If he then beats her, is that "a fight?"
[CW: assault]
The US hates women so much.
Does a sex worker have the right to say "no kissing?" Or does she give up all right to consent?
If a customer twice her size forces his tongue in her mouth anyway, does she have the right to bite him?
If he then beats her, is that "a fight?"