Joe EmisoninA Cloud GuruHow 10X Organizations use the cloud to focus on customers — and nothing elsePut as few people as possible between the development of software and its deployment. Preferably zero.Nov 2, 20171Nov 2, 20171
Joe EmisonincodeburstAre Technical Best Practices Cyclical (like fashion)?I have generally viewed technology best practices, especially around how software is built and deployed, to be on a progressive line…Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017
Joe EmisonStored Procedures as a Litmus TestI conduct screening interviews for a variety of different technical positions for a variety of different companies. One of the things that…Sep 1, 20176Sep 1, 20176
Joe EmisoninA Cloud GuruThe Truth of 10XStart by understanding who your customer is and what problem your software solves for the customerAug 30, 20173Aug 30, 20173
Joe EmisonThe Four Critical Practices of Effective Software DevelopmentThis is the fourth in a series of posts on effective software development. This series has discussed of what makes modern software…Jun 26, 2017Jun 26, 2017
Joe EmisonSoftware Development Starts with the ProductIn my last post, I addressed how effective software development today is very different from the software development of 15 years ago. And…Jun 26, 2017Jun 26, 2017
Joe EmisonGood Software Development: It’s Not Like Construction!The practice of writing software has changed dramatically in the past 15 years. The difference between the best software development team…Jun 26, 2017Jun 26, 2017
Joe EmisonIt’s All About Software Development: The Fierce Rise of Amazon Web ServicesThe coverage of the rise of Amazon Web Services (AWS) into a $10-Billion-dollar-a-year company is rarely accompanied by a coherent…Jun 26, 20171Jun 26, 20171
Joe EmisonStartup CEOs: You Are Overestimating Your Tech TalentI have been struck recently over many conversations with different VC-funded startup CEOs (series A or B money, all at least $5M) at how…Jul 27, 2015Jul 27, 2015
Joe EmisonThere are Two Types of “A” PlayersWhy is it that there seems to be the assumption that all “A” players are those who live to work, work 60+ hour weeks, and generally immerse…Jul 27, 2015Jul 27, 2015
