Archive for May 2011
Software Design Challenges
In recent weeks I have been faced with some serious challenges as I try to understand an application that was architected by my predecessor and his staff. What I am quickly learning though is that without one key ingredient, transitioning control of an application will never happen successfully — that ingredient is communication.
Read MoreMonkey & Football?
So today was interesting, we had to replace one of our generators because it had been giving us a bunch of problems. The first thing that came to mind was a “monkey F’ing a football.” Well, while they were able to replace it the experience was a bit.. umm… interesting. Let’s just say they do…
Read MoreOffice Politics
Office politics, that seems to be the theme these days. Never before have I been exposed to the interoffice and intercompany politics that I have been experiencing as of late. What’s most amusing is that it’s all levels, not just senior management, but the lowest levels as well. It is grossly overwhelming.
Read MoreServer Crashes and Automation Models
Well the day started off like it does most morning’s out here. At 0530 this big oger of a Texan, notice that I don’t use the term man, bangs on my hatch and asks if I’m ready. Naturally I’m not, I’m barely opening my eyes actually and my dear Paco hasn’t even start fussing about…
Read MoreCrazy Times
I am ashamed that it has taken me over two months to get back on here and share some thoughts with my 0 followers. Well let me be the first to apologize. It’s been crazy times lately folks. As most of you know I left GIS, Inc. for what I perceived to be greener pastures.…
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