Nathan Eddy is a business technology writer and a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He has written for FierceMarkets, Popular Science, eWeek and other publications.
Articles by Nathan Eddy
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Demand for AI Expertise Grows as IT Job Postings Fall
Demand for AI skills is reshaping the tech hiring market, even as overall recruiting remains muted. New labor data shows employers are pulling back on broad tech hiring while concentrating heavil… -
AI Use Soars Among Product Managers, but Training, Governance Lag
While the vast majority (98 percent) of product managers now use AI at work, only 39 percent have received comprehensive, job-specific training, according to a report from tech education company… -
FinOps Joins the DevOps Toolkit to Reduce Costs, Streamline Operations
With cloud bills climbing and compute usage skyrocketing, DevOps teams are being tasked with embedding financial accountability into release cycles. Skills in FinOps automation, cost telemetry, a… -
Pay for IT Skills, Certifications on the Decline
Average cash pay premiums for IT certifications and noncertified skills have continued to decline for the third consecutive year, according to data from Foote Partners. The findings, based on com… -
Predictive Maintenance, Real Career Gains: AI Reshapes IT Support Jobs
In IT support, success has traditionally been measured by how fast you can respond when something breaks. But as AI moves deeper into operations, the job is shifting from reactive troubleshooting… -
AI and ATS: Recruiters, HR Pros Share Viewpoints
AI-driven applicant tracking systems are transforming the way resumes are screened and ranked by going beyond simple keyword matching. Traditional ATS tools have long parsed resumes for specific… -
AI Hiring Tools Leave Tech Professionals Frustrated, Distrustful
AI-driven hiring tools are reshaping how technology professionals search for jobs, but not in ways that inspire confidence. A Dice survey of more than 200 tech workers found widespread frustratio… -
How to Spot Red Flags in Contract Listings
Tech freelancers just starting out are often eager to secure contracts and get on with the job and may not be fully versed in details that would raise concerns with their more experienced colleag… -
Simple Ways to Turn Finished Projects into Portfolio Gold
Turning completed projects into portfolio standouts is more than uploading screenshots or dropping a GitHub link. It’s a competitive IT jobs market out there, and portfolios must do more than sho… -
Building a Portfolio that Reflects Teamwork and Problem-Solving Abilities
Hiring managers are increasingly prioritizing teamwork, adaptability, and communication alongside technical skills. That means candidates need to go beyond showing what they built and explain how…