Today I actually had a few sensible things to do: fix internet connection at home, get a clock-radio (that docks to my iPod), rent a bed. To do all this I needed to do some research, which took me about an hour. Then the plan was laid and about to be executed. But with a degree in management I should know that no plan lasts longer than the first shot… uhh… subway stop.
So finally came the day to get to know Boston a little better. Since my first day I’d spent limited time in Boston itself. Now came the opportunity to experience it better …. by foot. My legs will be sore for a while.
Let’s start with the most important thing: the New England Patriots face off with New York Giants in the Superbowl two weeks from now in Arizona. Considering that Boston and New York is 4 hours driving apart and the two cities have a driving rivalry going, this couldn’t be much better. Especially fun to experience the Patriot passion here in Boston. Oh well, lots of action the last 24 hours too…
I did have every intention to write a comment about yesterday. Right before going out to eat. I just needed a little nap first, long day and all. So here I am, twelve hours later and a long nap richer (and hungry!).
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I got here! Things went somewhat smooth but of course there are stories to tell. The first one is pretty simple: Boston is beautiful! I recommend everyone to come here. The other stories follows.
So you noticed I’ve changed the header for this site, eh? Well, time to shift focus regarding what I spend my day with. Because from January 16th I’ll be flying across the Atlantic Ocean (also called the Norwegian Sea) to New England (should have been called New Norway, considering Leif Eriksson and all) and get ready for a semester at one of the worlds top business schools. And the preparation to get there?? Read on…
Not much action on this site since August. Gee, last post was about the same time as I went back to class. Oh yeah, a quick update on that too: I’ve been studying part-time this last year as I’ve been working and completing my first year of a Master of Technology Management degree. Basically it means that I’ve been studying every day after work. Now, for the spring 2008, I’m going to MIT SLoan for my second year of my MTM degree. Can’t wait 
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Estimating is a dangerous business. Projects become unprofitable, people get fired and developers rack up stress and work-related injuries because of inaccurate estimations. Still, the software business relies on it, budgets are planned by it and people get hired because of it. And on top of it all, there’s no class in Computer Science 101 that tells you how to do it.
CNN Money ran through the 50 most influential people, companies or trends to todays business. With software becoming the critical glue that keeps business running, agile development got their share of glory.
Check it out at CNN.com
“We’re looking for a .Net / Java architect…”, a pretty common sight in todays work ads for software professional. I keep wondering, who is this architect and how does his role compare to the regular developer?