Don't make the problem be about people or process, just show the exact problem and how you could get more done if you had a way to continue working during a bui

Don't make the problem be about people or process, just show the exact problem and how you could get more done if you had a way to continue working during a build. Put the problem on trial, and not people (don't call anyone in IT stupid, don't blame anyone for sucky processes, and do not under any circumstance indict the choice of tooling). Take your slow laptop to lunch with your manager. Explain that you are starting a task you have to do three-four times a day that prevents you from working because your computer is maxed, compiling. At the end of lunch, let the manager know when the build stopped, and then discuss getting a faster or a second machine so you can work while building.