Presentation skills were the focus of my SQL Bangalore session in May 2014. These original photos and slides accompany practical advice for explaining technical ideas clearly.
Developer – 10 Phrases Developer Use Too Often
I am a developer and so are most of my friends. Here are 10 phrases every developer says too often, from ‘I can fix that’ to ‘That’s not my code’.
Professional Development – Difference Between Bio, CV and Resume
Confused by a bio, CV and resume? I explain what each one is, how they differ and when to use which, so you can put your best foot forward.
DevReach 2013: Presenting in Sofia, Bulgaria
I presented my Database Worst Practices session at DevReach 2013 in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 1, 2013. It was my first time presenting in Europe. Here is my recap of the conference and my day in Sofia, with photographs.
Profitable Blog: How a Technical Blog Pays for Itself
A profitable blog starts with readers who trust the writer. This post shows how a technical blog pays for itself through ads, consulting and books. It ends with a short checklist for your own blog.
Building a Portfolio as a Data Professional
A data professional portfolio should show a few complete projects, clear write-ups, and runnable code that explains decisions and tradeoffs.
Blog Ideas: What to Do When You Run Out of Things to Write
Every blogger hits the day when the list of blog ideas is empty. This post shows where new topics come from: your own questions, reader comments, mistakes you fixed and old posts that deserve a better answer, plus a simple way to keep an idea list.