Adopting the New
In adopting the new, what strategies help and what must we avoid? Here are some experiences and approaches I’ve found helpful.
Project Politics 1
This is partly inspired by a commencement speech I gave to an MBA class a few years ago. I didn’t relate this particular story then but here it is now. A long time ago I… Read More »Project Politics 1
Security – Work from Home – Part 1
I was on a security panel recently to discuss issues around work from home security. This wasn’t about multi-factor authentication and technical things as much as human factors. In the panel, we discussed the situation… Read More »Security – Work from Home – Part 1
Project Management – Sharpen the Saw – Part 1
One of the seven habits that Covey details in Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is Sharpen the Saw. One of the ways I keep my skills sharp is to take time on a weekend… Read More »Project Management – Sharpen the Saw – Part 1
Project Management: Proof of Concept Intro
What is a proof of concept project and how do we manage it to a successful completion. Thoughts on success (pass/fail) criteria and setting the expectations.
Project Management and John Wick
It’s all about Focus, Commitment, and Sheer Will.
Career Talks: Turning a High School Class into a Home
This is the story of how I used a class from my junior year of high school to design and build a computer peripheral that paid the down payment on our first house. It involved… Read More »Career Talks: Turning a High School Class into a Home
AES-128 Encryption Demonstration
This is a video made for a high school class interested in encryption and security. I sometimes give career talks at high schools, feel free to contact me if your school is near Orange County,… Read More »AES-128 Encryption Demonstration