Episodes
In this episode, we discuss working in DevOps with Sriram Puligadda. He shares with us all the different skills and challenges DevOps professionals face. From cloud technologies, containerization and much more. Sriram helps us understand what it takes to work in DevOps. Connect with Sriram on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/spuligadda/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 11/16/19
In this episode, we learn the basics of Behavior Driven Development from Richard Lawerence. He shares what it means and how we can use it. This is a sample of some of the great content we have from the Agile Online Summit! If you want more become a VIP https://gum.co/aosvip  Also, check out Richard Lawerence's book here: bddwithcucumber.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 11/09/19
In this episode, Mike Stanfel from Global Tech Services shares how using a good technical recruiter can be valuable. He explains how to find a good recruiter too. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 11/02/19
In this episode, we talk about Eliyahu Goldratt's classic book The Goal: A Process of ongoing improvement. We discuss some key topics such as optimizing the whole system, removing waste, and the Theory of Constraints. https://amzn.to/2J8mM6m --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 10/26/19
Let's talk about Agile Working Agreements. What should you have in yours and when you should use it.  Read more about this here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 10/19/19
In this episode, Dusty Juhl shares with us his experience as a Quality Assurance professional. He also discusses his own business and the Des Moines Area Quality Assurance  Association.  Trestle Trail Technology:  https://trestletrailtech.com/ His personal site: https://dustyjuhl.com/ DAQAA: https://www.daqaa.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 10/05/19
In this special episode, we are going to talk about the Agile Online Summit that starts next week. Register now at https://www.agileonlinesummit.com/2019 and don't miss this exciting event with great agile speakers.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 10/03/19
In this episode, we talk with Database expert Ben Brumm from DatabaseStar.com. He shares with us why we should all know database skills and what jobs use them. Check out his website at https://www.databasestar.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 09/28/19
In this episode, Ashish Nangia discusses with me being a lead Business Analyst. He shares what skills are needed and some of the challenges they face. Connect with Ashish on LinkedIn. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 09/21/19
In this episode, Agile Coach Tom Cagley shares about what Value Stream Mapping is and when we should use it. He also discusses a few related topics that are sometimes confused with Value Stream Mapping. Tom's blog Tom's podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 09/14/19
In this episode, Boe Bruns a Senior Manager of Software Development at Dice.com discusses the lessons he has learned as a technology leader. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 09/07/19
Matthew Zach started out as a developer then became a manager of technology teams. He recently started as a Director with Workiva in Ames Iowa. Matthew shares with us some guidance for those new in technology and those who have recently become a technology leader. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 08/31/19
Nate Buwalda, a Technical Product Owner at John Deere in Urbandale, Iowa share with us his career development. Working with many different companies in software development his career has grown and expanded. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 08/24/19
Dustin Thostenson shares with us how his technology career has grown and changed. From a full-time developer to a consultant and coach, he helps technology teams become more productive. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 08/17/19
Mike Freed shares with us many things he has learned along the way in his tech career. From being the "Elvis of Clipper" to a leader in technology. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 08/10/19
In this episode, John Couture shares with us the keys to leading technology teams, what skills are important to be successful in technology, and why we need to understand our Emotional Intelligence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 08/03/19
In this episode, we talk to technology leader Greg Jensen. He shares some guidance for new technology leaders and some pain points we might encounter. Greg and I's book Tech Survival 101 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 07/27/19
In this episode, we discuss "Finding the right fit for you" from the book Tech Survival 101 I co-wrote with Greg Jensen from CDS Global.  We discuss a few items in this chapter including: Technical Breadth Tools or Systems vs Applications People Management The book is available on Amazon so check it out there! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 07/20/19
In this episode, we discuss code smells. These are signs that your computer program might need some changes as it is producing a bad odor. https://sourcemaking.com/refactoring/smells https://blog.codinghorror.com/code-smells/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 07/13/19
We discuss what the Python programming language is and why it is so popular. It has a great community behind it and strong data-structure support making it in-demand for Big Data positions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 07/06/19
In this episode, we discuss how we can effectively onboard developers quickly.  From hiring, to offer acceptance up to when they have fully integrated to the team.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 06/29/19
In this episode, we discuss the Scrum scaling technique know as the Scrum of Scrums. This is a way of having many Scrum teams coordinate work together. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 06/22/19
In this special announcement for the June Agile Online Meetup, we share about how you can hear from Doc Norton about “Escape Velocity: Better metrics for Agile teams”  on June 25th at 2 PM! Register here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 06/17/19
We discuss what the .Net Framework is and what are some of its benefits. The architecture has a few key parts that we detail and we compare it to Java. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 06/15/19
We define what XML is. Why it was invented and how it is used. We also discuss how to work with it and some history of XML. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-henricksen/support
Published 06/08/19