February 15th, 2020 Updated Comment: Back in July of 2017 I went thru the first “real” re-org in my career. Yes, of course I had been through other re-orgs. But none of them really significantly impacted my primary day to… Read More ›
Career
Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave……
I’d like to share something with you. Something I learned (the hard way) in my life. Beware the tangled web you weave. There is a price to pay. I didn’t see this when I was in my 20s and 30s. … Read More ›
Fish Gets a New Job: “Solutions Architect”
Many of the best things that have happened in my life weren’t planned. 🙂 Becoming a “Solutions Architect” is one of those things. I didn’t plan it. I’ve been in CPOC (Customer Proof of Concept) for almost 17 years now. … Read More ›
Certifications: Why I Like Them, How I Use Them
The other day Daniel Dib (http://lostintransit.se) asked me an interview question. The question was about certifications. What do I think about them…. and are they losing their “value”. Poor certifications. People question their value. Of course “value” typically means for… Read More ›
Security with Fish: My First Couple Months
In late June I wrote Security Here I Come! The transition wasn’t quite as fast as I thought it would be. 🙂 But for the past couple months I’ve been able to really start digging in. My initial response after… Read More ›
Woot! Passed My CCDE Recert (2nd Attempt)
Friday, August 18th was the day. Yup. Just last week. My 2nd attempt at the CCDE written to re-certify my 3 “Es”. To say I was nervous would very much be a decided understatement. I don’t think I have ever… Read More ›
Change in the Work Place: Attitude Can Be Everything
Change in the work place can be hard, unsettling, uncomfortable and… oh screw it… let’s just say it…. Change in the work place can just be down right scary when we are in the midst of it. I’m 52 so… Read More ›