Aug 19, 2018Why we’re in the best and worst time for operating systemsRemember when we chose operating systems based on identity far more than functionality? MacOS was for the affluent who boasted about how pretty and intuitive it was. Windows was utilitarian and robust and mostly for gamers and government workers. Linux was for nerds and hackers. …Chromebook8 min readChromebook8 min read
Jul 22, 2018Architectural runway: What it means and it why it matters in agile.So I had an interview with a tech lead candidate today and he introduced a term that I found highly applicable to dealing with architectural risk in Agile project management. Agile is great for delivering technical features, we all know that by now. The trade off however is when you…Agile1 min readAgile1 min read
Jul 22, 2018How to explain Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) to othersSo I had to bring a client up to speed on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) recently to ensure their site was PCI compliant. There is a quiet a bit of documentation surrounding this and once you get it, it makes perfect sense but the journey to…Payments2 min readPayments2 min read
Jul 22, 2018Using the cone of uncertainty in discoveryI use this concept quite frequently to manage client expectations for accurate estimation. The cone of uncertainty helps to visualise the impact of incomplete requirements on the ability to provide an accurate estimate. For example, if a client calls me and asks for an effort estimate on a checkout redesign…Agile1 min readAgile1 min read
