Market Analysis for 2017
Each year I like to do an analysis of different economic indicators to understand the bigger picture of what’s going on in the economy and to help guide my investment […]
Author Archives: Shane
Why I enjoy working at Amazon
I recently passed my 2 year work anniversary at Amazon. I’ve been in the Payments Platform organization since October of 2014 and I recently had the opportunity to take a […]
What information a Technical Program Manager (TPM) needs to drive a project through to completion
I’ve recently been challenged by my Amazon manager to increase my capacity to be able to manage more projects at once. I’ve been concurrently managing around 1 large software project […]
How I Passed MCSD Exam 70-485
This past February, I wrote and passed Exam 70-485: Advanced Windows Store App Development Using C#, the 3rd exam of 3 to obtain my Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certification […]
How I Passed the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Exam #1
Early this May, I wrote Exam #1 of 3 for the Chartered Market Technician certification from the Market Technicians Association (MTA). I decided to pursue the certification to continue my […]
“The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking” Book Review
“The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking” is one of those books I wish I had read much, much earlier. This easy to read book offers solid, practical advice on how […]
“Personal Kanban” Book Review
During my time learning about “Agile” software development methodologies and personal management (See Getting Results the Agile Way by J.D.Meier), I came across the concept of Kanban and was intrigued […]
