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The Lighter Side of Technical Interview Questions

Posted on March 14, 2011 by way0utwest

I hate those puzzle type interview questions. I am sure that they show some level of aptitude about something, but I’m not typically a puzzle person. I’m a let’s solve this person, and I rarely figure out the answers. Someone … Continue reading →

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We Are Not a Meritocracy

Posted on December 15, 2010 by way0utwest

I’ve heard a few times over the last month that the technology business ought to be a meritocracy, where people are hired, promoted, and fired based on their skills and talents. It’s usually accompanied by a mandate that everyone should  … Continue reading →

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I’m a Midnight DBA

Posted on November 24, 2010 by way0utwest

Well, not really. However when I was recently up in Seattle, Jen and Sean McCown contacted me about being on their show and doing an interview. I agreed, and we met late, as in starting around 9:30pm one night, to … Continue reading →

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