I work in an industry that’s hungry to have their VPs, directors, and senior technical staff to become thought leaders. Informed opinion leaders and the go-to people in their field of expertise. They are trusted sources who move and inspire people with innovative ideas; turn ideas into reality and know and show how to replicate… Continue reading Is there a thought leadership double standard for writers?
In defense of kindness in the editorial review cycle
I took an interest in editorial reviews early in my career. That interest drove me to become a technical reviewer in the computer book industry for several years. I’m not sure they even have that role anymore. At the least publishers may not pay for that review anymore. Sitting through curt and incomplete document reviews… Continue reading In defense of kindness in the editorial review cycle
Thoughts from summer vacation 2019
I just got back the other week from spending a week’s vacation in Miami Beach. A love of the beach and the ocean is one thing I inherited from my father. Vacations and time off are one of the positive outcomes from returning to full-time employment back in 2016.
How continuous deployment impacts the entire organization | Opensource.com
In a continuous deployment (CD) software release strategy, any code commit that passes the automated testing phase is released automatically into the production environment. Automation replaces many manual steps and prompts dramatic changes in software delivery and operations. While dev and ops get the most attention when talking about the impact of CD, its effects… Continue reading How continuous deployment impacts the entire organization | Opensource.com
The wisdom of youth and age in the tech industry
Some elements of the Serpent Society workforce and corporate America try to perpetuate the myth that Generation X and 40 + workers are not up to date on technology and not able to adapt to changes. This is a pretty broad generalization. I heard this a lot during my last contract and job hunt.
Random and recent projects: It’s way too hot outside edition
We are experiencing some record heat in Northern Virginia right now. It’s so hot I’m staying inside to catch up on some personal and freelance projects and not going to the pool. Here are some things I’m working on this weekend: Some willkelly.com content updates because I’m amid a professional rebrand Kicking off a new… Continue reading Random and recent projects: It’s way too hot outside edition
