Today is a special day. After today, I will no longer be employed as a software developer by anyone other than myself. It's a big move. It's a risky move. It's an exciting move. After writing code for fifteen years, I have come to realize there are three paths for a software developer's late career: 1) Become a Senior Developer or Archite…
Don Fitzsimmons
I'm a fan of John Sonmez. For the most part, he offers quality advice. There are two things that he constantly harps on and those two things resonate with me. Number one: you need to have a blog and write regularly. Now, I said it resonates, not that I have integrity. While I agree wholeheartedly with John when it comes to the value of th…
Don Fitzsimmons
Almost exactly 2 years ago I was promoted from Software Solutions Architect to Software Development Manager and I wrote a blog post about it here: From Software Developer To Manager. And so, here we are, 2 years later and I'm going back to a technical role. I am going home. At least, that's what it feels like. Hands-on software writing, c…
Don Fitzsimmons
It’s been a while since I’ve written here. I’ve been meaning to, but things in my life have gotten busy. Maybe that’s not an accurate way of putting it. What really happened is a significant career change, and for me, change requires mind-share and a shift in priorities, at least until I acclimate and then, my mind can rest a bit. That’s…
Don Fitzsimmons