I’ve been around tech for a long time, and sometimes you run across an article that really makes you take a step back! Prepare to be old with me for a moment! Back in the 80’s when 8 bit home computers were the rage, we were an Atari family. Had an Atari 800, and later […]
In my career, I’ve always believed that great leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about empowering your team to find the best solutions and grow along the way. Whether it’s through removing blockers, encouraging growth, or staying hands-on to ensure my teams have what they need to succeed, I strive to be
I’ve spent a long time in this field (Software Development) – the bulk of it as a manager, director, etc who likes to stay close to the code my teams were working on – generally through things like volunteering to be part of the on call rotation, or helping another engineer run our whole ETL
Aside from tech-y things I’ll write about sometimes I’ll bring up stuff outside that ‘realm’. My family and I have been part of a program with the YMCA of the Triangle going on 14 years! This is a wonderful program where dad’s intentionally spend time with their children building memories and a lifelong bond. We’ve
So about 4 or 5 years ago we picked up a book called “Coding for Beginners Using Python” from Usborne so I could start teaching my sons some Python. You can find it here… https://www.amazon.com/Coding-Beginners-Using-Python-Stowell/dp/0794539505 It’s a fun book and I recommend it for parents that want to spend some time with their kids working
Alright, my first Udemy summary and review! As I mentioned in another post I’ve taken a lot of Udemy courses courtesy of our company’s enterprise account, and my intent is to summarize the notes of my favorite courses I’ve taken. In cases where I’ve used tools to summarize my notes (like chatGPT) – I will
One thing that has evolved over the last 20 years or so is the amount of information available to people that want to learn. When I started in earnest with my software career I was lucky to be going to DePaul University in Chicago after an Associates from a local community college, but I also
