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May 23, 2023May 8, 2023 Interviews 2.0

Code Performance And Tuning

.The interview with Robert Cooke wraps up with a discussion about code performance and tuning. These appear to have gone out of style but have not. There is a value in building tighter code that performs well even while we see more powerful systems. Likewise, we have seen the amount of data processed increase exponentially. That offsets the power of systems as minor improvements are multiplied by the number of iterations. Incremental Code Performance And Tuning There is value in taking an incremental approach to code performance and tuning. We get to work from a known point that is functionally correct and a basis for metrics. These combine to provide us not only a test bed for comparing results. They... Read more

May 18, 2023May 7, 2023 Interviews 2.0

Start A Developer Career – Interview With Robert Cooke

We start a new conversation, and this time we are back to technology and how to start a developer career. The discussion with Robert Cooke is more than starting a career. However, we provide several key points as you move from movie coder to advanced developer. The problems get more complicated. But, on the other hand, they become more fun and exciting as well. Start A Developer Career We flash back a few decades to travel the path Robert took. His story began when he decided to start a developer career. It quickly grew into several intersections of data, coding, and business to show how to move problem-solving from the specific to the generic and cross industries. His focus often... Read more

May 16, 2023April 28, 2023 Interviews 2.0

Difficult Conversations With Clients

Our interview with Chris Davidson concludes with a look at the difficult conversations we have with our clients. These include those times when we need to provide a technical reality check to their wants and needs. They know their business and the problems they want to solve. However, we (as technical experts) understand how technology can be leveraged for their solution. In fact, they are counting on us to help them navigate what is real and what is realistic, given the constraints they have. Embracing Difficult Conversations With Clients It is hard to talk to a customer in a manner that can cause you to lose business or cause them to walk away. However, that is often the best approach... Read more

May 11, 2023April 28, 2023 Interviews 2.0

Technology and Disruptions – Interview With Chris Davidson

This episode starts a new discussion with author and technologist Chris Davidson as we dive into technology and disruptions. We look at how IT has evolved and the recent big steps that emerged from disruptive times. He has a few decades of experience in the IT world and a unique perspective on how we got here and where we are going. Technology and Disruptions – Pandemic Lessons The recent pandemic launched several software platforms, including Zoom. There is a link between the growth of technology and disruptions that was made very clear during that time. Of course, it is not all smooth sailing. There are bumps and sometimes even canyons along the way. Chris shares some stories about what he... Read more

May 9, 2023April 23, 2023 Interviews 2.0

Business Lessons From Hockey

We continue and wrap up the Tyler Foley Interview with stories that guide us to business lessons from hockey experiences. His time as a goalie points out the universal law that a puck will find the gap in your protection. This truism holds for business as well. The places where you leave gaps in your strategy are often quickly highlighted. There is no such thing as being overly prepared or protected. Yes, We Can Learn Business Lessons From Hockey There are many ways to learn business lessons from hockey. We touch on a couple in this discussion before returning to sharing Tyler’s wisdom. His life story of overcoming challenges provides many examples to keep our spirits bright even during our... Read more

May 4, 2023April 22, 2023 Interviews 2.0

Leverage Your Unique Skills – Interview With Tyler Foley

Our interview with Tyler Foley explores his amazing and entertaining story while guiding you to leverage your unique skills. Obviously, we do not all have a story like his. However, we each have our own unique story, experience, and combination of skills. These make us invaluable in certain situations. The challenge is often finding where we fit best. That gap that calls for the one-of-a-kind puzzle piece that we are. Own Your Past To Leverage Your Unique Skills Part of finding a way to leverage your unique skills is embracing who you are. That includes knowing what you bring to the table. There are situations where you may be asked to set aside some of what makes you who you... Read more