30 years in tech, and I still feel like a student
On February 5, 1995, I stepped into the corporate world, unaware of where the road would take me. Since then, every opportunity, challenge, and relationship has been a...
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Anita Alvarez: A Reminder That We All Need a Coach in Our Lives
On June 22, 2022, American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez fainted and sank to the bottom of the pool during her solo free routine at the FINA World Aquatic...
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship
In his book “Clean Code”, Robert C. Martin (also known as Uncle Bob) provides a comprehensive guide to writing high-quality, maintainable code. Martin argues that clean code is...
Turn the Ship Around!: A Must-Read for Any Leader
Turn the Ship Around! is a book written by former US Navy submarine commander L. David Marquet. The book chronicles the narrative of how Marquet transformed the USS Santa...
Product Management Disaster: Bradley Fighting Vehicle
There are always some videos which stick with you due to the strong association with a concept. “The Pentagon Wars” is one such comedy movie produced by HBO...
Why job application process is so time-consuming for major ATS? How can we fix it?
Most of the employers (Google being a major exception followed by ‘Easy Apply’ option of LinkedIn) want the candidates to spend at-least 30-45 minutes in the job application...
Man on a burning Platform
There is a story about a man who was working on an oil platform in the North Sea. He woke up one night from a loud explosion, which...
What to ask your mentor in the first meeting?
I have been very fortunate to find mentors whose guidance helped in bringing out the best in me! Great mentors who are willing to spare time to guide...
Mobile first or mobile only?
In a global first, India’s Largest Fashion Portal Myntra killed its web site and became mobile only. This made sense as 70% revenue came from mobile devices and...
How incompetent project managers are created?
Project Manager role is typically the role in “template” based environments where a individual contributor transitions to the role of a manager. It is one of the most...