In this special episode, we are going to talk about the Agile Online Summit that starts next week. Register now at https://www.agileonlinesummit.com/2019 and don't miss this exciting event with great agile speakers.
In this episode, Ben Brumm from DatabaseStar.com highlights why database skills are vital for tech professionals across various roles. He details essential skills like SQL proficiency and database design, offering practical advice on learning through online resources and hands-on practice. Ben also explores diverse job opportunities for database experts and shares insights on staying current with industry trends such as cloud adoption and deployment automation.
In this episode, Ashish Nangia discusses with me being a lead Business Analyst. He shares what skills are needed and some of the challenges they face. Connect with Ashish on LinkedIn .
In this episode, Agile Coach Tom Cagley shares about what Value Stream Mapping is and when we should use it. He also discusses a few related topics that are sometimes confused with Value Stream Mapping. Tom's blog Tom's podcast
In this episode, Boe Bruns a Senior Manager of Software Development at Dice.com discusses the lessons he has learned as a technology leader.
Matthew Zach started out as a developer then became a manager of technology teams. He recently started as a Director with Workiva in Ames Iowa. Matthew shares with us some guidance for those new in technology and those who have recently become a technology leader.
Nate Buwalda, a Technical Product Owner at John Deere in Urbandale, Iowa share with us his career development. Working with many different companies in software development his career has grown and expanded.
Dustin Thostenson shares with us how his technology career has grown and changed. From a full-time developer to a consultant and coach, he helps technology teams become more productive.
Mike Freed shares with us many things he has learned along the way in his tech career. From being the "Elvis of Clipper" to a leader in technology.
In this episode, John Couture shares with us the keys to leading technology teams, what skills are important to be successful in technology, and why we need to understand our Emotional Intelligence.
In this episode, we talk to technology leader Greg Jensen. He shares some guidance for new technology leaders and some pain points we might encounter. Greg and I's book Tech Survival 101
In this episode, we discuss "Finding the right fit for you" from the book Tech Survival 101 I co-wrote with Greg Jensen from CDS Global. We discuss a few items in this chapter including: Technical Breadth Tools or Systems vs Applications People Management The book is available on Amazon so check it out there!
In this episode, we discuss code smells. These are signs that your computer program might need some changes as it is producing a bad odor. https://sourcemaking.com/refactoring/smells https://blog.codinghorror.com/code-smells/
We discuss what the Python programming language is and why it is so popular. It has a great community behind it and strong data-structure support making it in-demand for Big Data positions.
In this episode, we discuss how we can effectively onboard developers quickly. From hiring, to offer acceptance up to when they have fully integrated to the team.
In this episode, we discuss the Scrum scaling technique know as the Scrum of Scrums. This is a way of having many Scrum teams coordinate work together.
In this special announcement for the June Agile Online Meetup, we share about how you can hear from Doc Norton about “Escape Velocity: Better metrics for Agile teams” on June 25th at 2 PM! Register here
We discuss what the .Net Framework is and what are some of its benefits. The architecture has a few key parts that we detail and we compare it to Java.
We define what XML is. Why it was invented and how it is used. We also discuss how to work with it and some history of XML.
Let's discuss some of the Agile Aggravations many teams will encounter as they move to Scrum. User Story Struggles Smelly Stand-ups Run-of-the-mill Retros Check the new eBook here .
In this episode, we discuss the skills needed to be a full-stack developer.
Excerpt from Know Thy Client: A Technical Primer For Technical Staffing Professionals SDLC Basics Analysis Design Coding Testing Implementation Read more here ! Or check out the book on Amazon
In this episode, we define the term Big Data , discuss Predictive Analytics, management, technologies, and the 5 Vs of Big Data. Learn more here .
In this episode I share what is liberating structures . I researched this topic that I first heard from Ryan Ripley on Agile For Humans . Using these you can help engage more people and get more innovative solutions.
Let's discuss some key tips for your LinkedIn profile and resume. How to make yourself standout and get the basics covered even for those who are not looking to change jobs. Learn more here .
Let's review what a Code Kata is and how important practice is to developers. Learn more here .
We review how important it is to have technical chops, communication skills, and being able to spot trends to lead technical teams. From TechnoLeaders available on Amazon .
Let's review three types of software development methodologies. Waterfall or SDLC Agile DevOps
How do your thoughts change your outcome? Think about your mindset and its effect on your work and life. Do you have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset? We detail Carol Dweck's research and how it can impact your life. Read more here .
In this episode, we discuss Business Relationship Management and how it affects technical professionals. We need to build connections, promote opportunities and understand our stakeholders. From the book Relationship Management for Technical Professionals.
