IT Consulting
IT consulting can be the key to getting your best skills used, and biggest ideas realized as a software developer. Consulting is founded on being authentic.
All Content about IT Consulting
June 24, 2024 | 35:01
Consulting is one of the fastest paths to self-employment for programmers. Here’s a 10 step roadmap.
June 4, 2024 | 31:22
Ever seen management bring in a technology consultant, and suddenly they’re open to ideas you’ve been telling them all along?
May 29, 2024 | 15:55
Most programmers let fear stop them from self-employment before they even start. But you don’t have to.
January 8, 2024 | 39:45
When programmers decide to work for themselves, they often find success along one of these three tried-and-true paths.
July 27, 2022 | 14:42
Ever wanted to do something new, or make a change on your software project – but other people on your team won’t support you?
February 12, 2019 | 19:34
Have you ever had to quit a good software project…because you figured out you weren’t going to be successful in your role? I did – here’s the story.
July 20, 2018 | 11:37
Blame-shifting and improper application of scrum got people fired on a software project I was on where the client was inexperienced with agile.
July 13, 2018 | 13:40
One of the most frustrating software projects I’ve been on involved webcam spying and finding the people who hired us rewrote our code!
June 29, 2018 | 7:55
A story of how I tried to help a team use continuous delivery – only to see them stop following it after I left. It’s hard to hold teams accountable!
June 15, 2018 | 7:49
Ever been on a software development project where one team is putting pressure on another because of a hidden agenda? I was, and things got interesting…
June 8, 2018 | 10:16
One of the most frustrating software projects I’ve been on was when we designed a product that never got built!
June 2, 2018 | 7:06
Software development draws us in with endless opportunities, but are they right for every project? There’s a time to stop learning and write code!
May 25, 2018 | 7:02
There’s no shame in getting help from a friend on a software project! In this episode I tell a story about how getting help was critical to my success.
May 13, 2018 | 1:09:31
In this interview, Scott Nimrod and I discuss dynamics between consultants and hiring managers, career growth, and the direction of the industry.
February 4, 2018 | 14:36
If you get the feeling your software project is in a death spiral, there are several things you should try before you give up hope!
February 1, 2018 | 13:06
Programming estimation is a dangerous activity that should be approached with caution! But it doesn’t have to be so stressful.
October 13, 2017 | 7:59
Get people to agree and come to consensus so you can grow on your software project, or in your career with these tips I’ve learned.
August 1, 2017 | 30:04
Before you can try something new that requires other people to support you, you’ve got to win trust for your software development ideas.
July 24, 2017 | 34:56
This episode will help you evaluating the trade offs of a software developer vs consultant, and figure out what’s better for your career.