Proud papa, freelance software developer/engineer, lean/agile coach, and instructor.

Joined February 2008
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19 Dec 2023
Setting up Windows 11 computer. Discovered a feature of Windows 10 missing...where one could pin commonly used files to each taskbar icon (Word, Notepad, IntelliJ, etc). After some deep digging, I found the magic mantra. Thanks @oldguygeek ! youtube.com/watch?v=0RvSE2h0…

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Wonderful thread showing a strong management skill...
17 Feb 2023
The most fun I ever had negotiating a salary: Years ago I hired a guy to a junior marketing role. He was a bike mechanic with no relevant experience, but he had an engineer’s mind and was funny as heck. I asked him to call me to discuss compensation…
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19 Feb 2023
The agile manifesto says: "We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it." NOT "We know the one true way to manage the software lifecycle. We don't actually write software, but we can certify you." #agile
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12 Dec 2022
.@thereallisa one of my favorite quotes #AtlasShrugged #Orcs
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28 Nov 2022
Another PayPal scam where someone requests money with a note implying fraud "We've detected that your PayPal account has been accessed fraudulently. If you did not make this transaction, please call us at toll free number" DO NOT call their number. Cancel the request instead.
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4 Sep 2022
Once in a blue screen, I see a bumper sticker that literally makes me laugh out loud. This is one of them.
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Well, I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that it’s now my turn to leave San Francisco. After 20 years of calling this beautiful city home, I’ve gotta go. The good news is that 1/
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This is such a beautiful story. RIP James Caan
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22 May 2022
Vivian Girls, Lonnie Holley, Artsick, and more. Plus new "lost" Charles Mingus album! Today, Sun. May 22nd 3-6pm on @KALXradio 90.7FM Berkeley kalx.berkeley.edu/live-strea… instagram.com/mikeburmakalx/ #KALX #KALXradio #KALXBerkeley
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22 May 2022
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Meanwhile, in Missouri, State Representative @IanMack03007724 gives one of the most powerful speeches I have ever heard. Turn on the volume. You want this timeline cleanse.

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C’mon #SF. Stop showing off.
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7 Jan 2022
When pharmacy prescription ready notification system needs a Chrome update.
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26 Dec 2021
It’s all very, very simple. If I improve my tools/skills/knowledge, I’m faster next sprint. If I work harder, I’m no faster next sprint. – Tim Ottinger #agile
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Norm MacDonald on battles with cancer: “I’m pretty sure, I’m not a doctor, but I’m pretty sure if you die, the cancer dies at the same time. That’s not a loss. That’s a draw.”
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31 Aug 2021
Half the "for security" UI decisions have nothing to do with security and are actually just terrible UX. I'm looking at you no-pasting form fields.
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Good software architecture takes both debate and iteration. You need trust on a team for both.
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13 Aug 2021
I took this class with Ted last year. I highly recommend it. Next class is August 23rd–26th, 2021, four half-days.
Improving your #Java Refactoring skills, both in doing the Refactoring and figuring out _what_ to Refactor are what you'll learn in my "Make Your Code More Testable" class. Find out why people say that it's the best class they ever took (and save 20%)! ti.to/jitterted/make-your-co…