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If you’re job hunting in 2025 in the Geneva area, please read this first
Questions to ask during the interview process When I was younger, my entire interview prep energy went into thinking about the questions I was going to be asked… and whether I’d be able to answer them. My older brother would tell me, “No, this is a two-way street. You should also be trying to gauge… Continue reading If you’re job hunting in 2025 in the Geneva area, please read this first
Within reason: what you need to understand before I sign the dotted
This isn’t a pitch. It’s me fully disclosing exactly what you need to know about me if we’re going to work together. I’d rather you get to know me for who I really am than present the job interview version people seem to expect. Psychological safety is non-negotiable This, right here, is arguably the most… Continue reading Within reason: what you need to understand before I sign the dotted
“Trust me, bro—your data is totally safe”: UX, privacy, and the hiring paradox
Imagine the following scenario, if you will: An enthusiastic candidate is job-hunting in good ol’ Geneva, Switzerland. Let’s call her Avery. Avery stumbles across a posting that makes her do a double take. It checks all the boxes: Could it get any better? Actually—turns out it could. An email lands in her inbox inviting her… Continue reading “Trust me, bro—your data is totally safe”: UX, privacy, and the hiring paradox
The Paradigm Shift That’s Threatening Small Software Development Firms
Why even longtime ERP users are abandoning custom software Tramweigh Transport is a successful freight company. But Tramweigh Transport had a major problem… (This example is fictional, but the challenges it highlights are very real) For years, it relied on a custom-built ERP system tailored to its warehouse operations, fleet tracking, and invoicing workflows. For the most part,… Continue reading The Paradigm Shift That’s Threatening Small Software Development Firms