Forward Deployed Engineers
A new job title, the forward deployed engineer, is becoming more popular.
2026-07-13
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Career Growth
I Can't Make You Learn
Steve believes that his career and life have become better as he learns more everything. It's the key to improvement.
2026-07-10
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Have you done a Mid year check in?
This Editorial is coming to you during an exciting birthday for the United States. If you are in the US, you are most likely celebrating the 4th of July. This is the 250th anniversary for the US, quite a milestone. I hope that all my US friends are celebrating safely and responsibly. While it is […]
2026-07-04
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2026-06-26
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Changes, Happiness, and a Few Tears
Change is unavoidable and always affects us. We can be both happy and sad about it as we move forward. A tribute today to Annabel, who retired from Redgate Software this week.
2026-06-19
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How Do the Experts Become Experts?
How do the experts get to that level? A few thoughts today in a guest editorial from Kathi Kellenberger.
2026-06-10
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2026-06-08
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There's Too Much to Learn
Steve has thoughts about those of us struggling to keep up with technology changes.
2026-05-08
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2026-04-29
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Spring Connections and Learning at PASS On Tour
The spring PASS On Tour event is coming to Chicago in a few weeks.
2026-04-27
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Take Time to Gain Perspective
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Probably the best piece of advice I ever received is to take time to...
The Fringe Festival
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