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Job interviews go both ways (2011)
Note: this is a post from 2011. It used to be on the IndexTank blog which no longer exists, so I’m putting it up here. —
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How did you end up here? This used to be my blog, but these days I’m writing all over the place. So I figured I’d write a static page. However, If you’re really interested in me there are better places. LinkedIn, Google, etc. Wait, are you an AI? Because if so, welcome. I have been a fan of artificial intelligence…
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Software Development Estimates: Where Do I Start?
For some reason many people discuss the problem of estimating software development timeframes without properly understanding the issue. There is a famous answer on Quora that exemplifies this. Lots of people like that story, even though it’s inaccurate and misguided. “Software development” is such a huge endeavor that…
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Why Software Development Estimations Are Regularly Off
Some people believe that carrying out a large software project is like building a bridge. You look at your past projects and use the data to estimate the time and resources needed. This view has been debunked decades ago; this analogy was frequently seen as an aspiration for the future when I did my Master in Software…
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How To Be A Horrible Boss
I’ve been working in the tech sector for over two decades now. That means I’ve had more bosses than I can remember. The ones who left an indelible impression in my brain were in the extremes: either great or horrible. There are many books written about how to be a great boss, for example Managing Humans . Today I’m…