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July 27, 2023July 20, 2023 Interviews 2.0

Work Balance And Trading Money For Happiness

Our discussion with Michaell Magrutsche transitions into the area of work balance and whether more productivity really leads to more happiness. The whole concept of working faster and better does not seem to be leading us to worthy results. We are not seeing vast amounts of free time and instead often are chained to our desk of phone. The promise of freedom has become more chains. Return To The Focus Of Work Balance That is where we have to go back to square one and look at the “why” of our systems and solutions. There should be a reason for every system and it should help the humans on the other end. We can not simply build solutions that are... Read more

July 25, 2023July 19, 2023 Interviews 2.0

Human Based Systems – An Interview With Michaell Magrutsche

We start a new interview and delve in to the topic of human based systems. This topic is one that should be a common one as AI grows. Our discussion with Michaell Magrutsche goes a bit off the beaten path as we look at the road less traveled. This journey leads into examining what makes a system useful and a focus on why we should build one in the first place. The Basis For Human Based Systems This is going to shock you, but humans are the most common user of a system. However, there is a rise in non-human systems as we build more and more complex integrations that go on behind the scenes and general automations. The Holy... Read more

July 20, 2023July 14, 2023 Interviews 2.0

Government Work Resources – Find Your Niche

Our discussion with Ricky Howard continues with a dive into all of the government work resources for finding and landing a contract. We talk about sites like usaspending.gov. It is where one can see where the money goes. That provides an insight into what departments are a good starting point for your research. There is a lot of research and groundwork to do to win a contract. However, he provides resources to help you on that journey. A Wealth Of Government Work Resources While the government is a huge series of departments and all manner of divisions, it is not impossible to navigate. The government work resources we discuss help one narrow the focus to something that is manageable. Likewise,... Read more

July 18, 2023October 1, 2023 Become a Better Developer

Building Your Resume – Picking The Best Skills

Advancing your career is more than just building your resume. You can add all manner of skills and still struggle at your job, at getting a promotion, and even being satisfied with your work. Likewise, there are a few reasons why technologists expand their skills. It is not always just a way to add a new item to the CV. In a similar sense, there are many things you can do beyond skills to look better to prospective employers. A Methodical Process For Building Your Resume Before you update (or upgrade) your resume, the first thing to consider is where you want to be. That includes where you see yourself in six months and six years. Sometimes, you can quickly... Read more

July 18, 2023July 14, 2023 Interviews 2.0

Land Software Development Government Contracts – Interview with Richard Howard

We start a new discussion and new topic of how to land software development government contracts—in short, working for the government. Ricky Howard takes us through the ins and outs of finding opportunities and winning a contract. While this can be a lucrative and steady line of revenue, it does take an investment of time. Nothing worthwhile is easy, and our discussion shows how this path follows that rule. The World Of Software Development Government Contracts Our discussion stays general purpose, and Ricky goes through the pros and cons of this area of work. He uses examples one would never consider as he talks us through ways we could pursue software development, government contracts, or other areas of IT. Government... Read more

July 14, 2023 Become a Better Developer

Bootcamps or Custom Training – Pros and Cons

A common decision in career advancement is choosing BootCamps or custom training. Do we follow a syllabus or create our own? While there is a dizzying amount of options available on almost every subject, that general format is often a first step. We can either step back and return to a school approach or decide to research and piecemeal our way to greater knowledge. There are pros and cons to each option. Which is Best? Bootcamps or Custom Training The decision is one that is different for everyone and thus should include some careful consideration. There are numerous attributes of each of these approaches that may factor into your decision. That includes things like topics available, how quickly you can... Read more