I recently attended a conference on agile software development. It was a well-attended event with interesting breakout sessions and renowned keynote speakers. There were talks on…
Posts by: Matt Wickey
No, I Didn’t Use Punch Cards. Next Question?
I started my life as a programmer in college in the early 80’s. The first programs I wrote were in BASIC on a computer modestly named the Superbrain.
Data Warehouses: Special Considerations
Business today runs much like it has for millennia. Historically, most businesses have been run more by gut feel than any actual metric…
What is it you want, anyway? Part 2
Software today is complex…really complex. In any technology stack there are choices to be made about tiers…
What is it you want, anyway? Part 1
For a company looking to acquire IT consulting services, it can be difficult to determine just what services it, in fact, needs. Of course that depends on…
The mHealth Revolution
It looks like mobile computing is taking over the world. I realize that sounds kind of flippant…
Diagnosis: Healthcare IT Will Be Big
At a recent Healthcare/IT seminar a renowned speaker said to thank the President for creating the focus on the application of IT to healthcare…
PMI: Still Relevant for Software Development?
For those of you not in the know, PMI is an acronym for the Project Management Institute. PMI offers a certification…
All Hail the IT Consultant!
Ok, it’s time for me to share a little. For the record, all my sharing will be of a professional nature so don’t get too excited.
Why Agile Doesn’t Always Work
By now, it’s pretty much confirmed that in the world of software development, Agile processes are here to stay. At their best…
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