In my presentation at TDWI 2017, I focused on architecting a modern big data enterprise by leveraging the strengths of API ecosystems and open-source solutions. I emphasized the importance of viewing a company as part of a broader business ecosystem that crosses various industries, drawing on examples from industry leaders like Apple, Amazon, and Salesforce. … Continue reading TDWI 2017, Chicago, IL: Architecting Modern Big Data API Ecosystems
I tried an Apple Watch for two days and I hated it
I wanted to see if I would like Apple Watch. It just so happens that at work we have an inventory of test devices and I was able to borrow one for a couple of days. The short story is that I didn't like it. Setting up The watch I borrowed was an older Series … Continue reading I tried an Apple Watch for two days and I hated it
Copyright in the 21st century or how “IT Gurus of Atlanta” plagiarized my and other’s articles
I thought this would never happen, but it did. I am not sure if I should feel honored that someone plagiarized my article, but someone did. They did such a bad job at copying my article that they left one of the links in it that point back to my blog. I got a WordPress … Continue reading Copyright in the 21st century or how “IT Gurus of Atlanta” plagiarized my and other’s articles
Emails, politics, and common sense
Like many Americans, I’ve been trying to explain and justify the 2016 election cycle. I am not an expert political scientist. I am a software engineer. The question I ask myself is “What role did computer technology play in this election ?” In particular, I want to focus on email. Email is an insecure medium. … Continue reading Emails, politics, and common sense
Online grocers have an additional burden to be reliable
Today in first world problems: Amazon Fresh fails to deliver a grocery order, forcing a suburban New Jersey family to go to the grocery store. Over the past couple of months, we've come to rely on Amazon Fresh for our groceries. The amount of time it saves for us makes it worthwhile. Typically they've delivered … Continue reading Online grocers have an additional burden to be reliable
Windows 10: a confession from an iOS traitor
It is a new year and time for something entirely new. Photography is a hobby of mine. When we travel or when I go to photo outings, I like to bring my iPad with me and do some basic post-processing before I get home. The problem is: the mobile version of Adobe Lightroom is horrible. … Continue reading Windows 10: a confession from an iOS traitor
Here is to a great 2017!
November of 2016 marked five years of my work at Liquid Analytics. On New Year’s Eve in 2011 I wrote: Breezing through your day at work is a recipe for stagnation. Any spare brain cycles you have at work should be spent on thinking about how to improve yourself and your project. The biggest lesson … Continue reading Here is to a great 2017!
The smartest person in the room
You don’t need to be a genius to find yourself in a situation where you are the smartest person in the room. This can be a result of your getting hired for a specific project requiring your specialized skill set that few other people have. This can also be because you are the last surviving … Continue reading The smartest person in the room
Collaborative work in the cloud: what I learned teaching my daughter how to code
Whether my third grader becomes a software engineer when she grows up remains to be seen. The ability to customize and extend the behavior of a computer is a skill that is going to remain with her for the lifetime. If she wants to be an educator she can make educational apps. If she becomes a business person or a scientist she will be able to use computers to her advantage. This is what being a citizen developer is all about.
Apple’s recent announcements have been underwhelming
I can’t help but be left underwhelmed by Apple announcements. I am not some Windows fanboy – I’ve been using Macs for the past 16 years. Ever since Steve Jobs has died Apple has been flipping around with no real direction. Raw hardware specsThe MacBook Pro used to be top of the line laptop for … Continue reading Apple’s recent announcements have been underwhelming
The Dulin Report 
You must be logged in to post a comment.