Leader vs Manager

There is a big difference between being a manager and being a leader. I will not act as if I am the expert on the subject, but I can share my perspective based on over ten years of experience. Definitions and Distinctions The proper thing for me to do is give the definition of manager … Read more

Don’t Burn Bridges

I have always tried to not burn bridges when I leave one opportunity for another. I am not going to say that I have never burned them, but I go off the thought that you never know when you might need that bridge again. This hit home recently as I had left a company after … Read more

New Adventure

So a month ago I started a new adventure at Up-Rev that has already proven to be a challenge. I was hired as a SR. Software Engineer with my primary language being PHP. The fun thing about the company is they have no problem with developers stepping outside their comfort zones to learn new things. … Read more

Team Dynamics in the Interviewing Process

I read this article today and I have to say I love the process they use for hiring. The one company that stands out in my ind when it came to interviewing had a similar approach. Our team, which was development, IT Support and Customer Support worked together and the team dynamics was very important … Read more