I often see these questions online:
"I have no work experience. How do I get my first software job?"
"I got laid off with only have 2 years of experience. How do I get a software job?"
"What certs can help me get a software job?"
I'm a team lead …
Sometimes my friends, family, colleagues, or online communities ask me this question:
"If you could wave a magic wand to make one change in public service, what would it be?"
I'd create a new tool for managers in government called "displacement". Here's how it works.
The opinions here are …
Today I'm excited to say I'm moving to a new team! They build AI prototypes in the cloud for Environment Canada (ECCC). On paper this is like a dream job! On this page I'll go over key details, the job description, and highlights.
When I help with government hiring I often give the same suggestions to hiring teams. So I wrote this page as a starting point. I focus on IT hiring but this also applies generally. If these points resonate with you, I'd love to help you with your hiring.
Important note …
I'm the creator of ChessCraft and a senior computer scientist and educator for cloud and AI.
Any opinions written here are my own as a private citizen and not my employer.
I'm open to IT leadership job opportunities. I'm also available as a consultant or to provide training.
