Tag Archives: Microsoft

What does certification achieve?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by way0utwest

This is part 2 of a 3 part series of thoughts on certification and Microsoft technologies. The idea of certifying someone as having a skill is almost as old as the idea of teaching someone a skill. I’m sure as … Continue reading →

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No More MCM

Posted on September 9, 2013 by way0utwest

This is part 1 of a 3 part series of thoughts on certification and Microsoft technologies. I’ve heard that Friday afternoon is the best time to fire someone. People are leaving early, the office is quiet, and you can let … Continue reading →

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Opinions and Votes

Posted on August 19, 2013 by way0utwest

When you work with a vendor, you may report bugs, issues, or strange behaviors in software. These area facts, and are valuable pieces of information that vendors do care about. When you exclaim that a particular bug or missing feature … Continue reading →

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The Reorg

Posted on July 13, 2013 by way0utwest

I haven’t been thrilled with how Microsoft has been run over the last decade. As a stockholder, I’ve been disappointed. As a technologist, I’ve shaken my head all too often at the various ways in which I think the company … Continue reading →

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