10 Traits of Successful Junior Software Engineers
It's a huge win to get your first position as a software engineer. Here's how to excel in your new job.
Dave Anderson
Dave was a Technology Director and General Manager at Amazon. He helped start Bezos Academy as the Head of Technology (CTO). Dave has since moved to coaching and writing full time.
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Senior employees and executives make a common mistake while interviewing. They try to answer the interview questions, instead of focusing on their goals.
How to Win at Politics in Big Tech
How a manager at a big tech company (not necessarily Amazon), can succeed in playing the political game. Not entirely tongue in cheek.
12 Things I Learned in Big Tech
A list of 12 things which stood out to me as things I didn't originally understand before working at big tech.
How to Improve the Cognitive Diversity of Your Organization
Cognitive diversity (vs. protected class diversity) is about finding people who think differently. How can we encourage different thinkers in our organizations?