Nick Kolakowski
Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Business Analyst Salary in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide to Earnings and Growth
As companies across industries double down on data-driven decision-making, the role of business analysts (BAs) has never been more critical—or more lucrative. From uncovering inefficiencies to gu… -
Could Your AI Skills Pay You $100 Million?
You know that mastering AI skills can translate into a hefty salary bump. But how hefty? According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Meta Platforms (the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and other s… -
Tech’s Leadership Vacuum: How the Exit of Boomers Could Create a Crisis in Strategic Vision
With Baby Boomers retiring across the tech industry, organizations are bracing for more than just a talent gap—they’re facing a strategic leadership vacuum. For younger tech professionals, this c… -
Is Scrum Master Certification Necessary? A Guide to CSM vs. PSM
Scrum Master certification is a major talking point for Agile professionals and tech leaders. With Agile methodologies now standard in everything from software development to finance, the role of… -
The Retirement Wave: How Baby Boomer Exits Are Reshaping Tech Career Paths
Baby Boomers are retiring at a rapid pace. For younger tech professionals, this presents both an opportunity and a challenge within the industry. While the departure of well-seasoned tech profess… -
Rebuilding the Brain Trust: What the Loss of Senior Experts Means for Tech Teams—and How You Can Step In
As Baby Boomers retire in greater numbers, the tech industry is facing more than a wave of vacant job titles: there’s the emergence of a serious “brain trust gap.” These seasoned professionals of… -
How to Network in Tech When You Don’t Know Anyone
The tech industry can feel like an exclusive club, especially when you're just starting out. You've got the raw talent, the drive, and maybe even a killer portfolio, but the elusive "network" see… -
Your First Year in Tech: A Realistic Roadmap to Success
Starting your first job in tech is an exciting milestone—and an intimidating one, as most new graduates will tell you. The transition from structured classroom to the sometimes-chaotic world of s… -
'Tech Connects' Podcast: Eric Wang on AI Impacting Education, Training
“Tech Connects,” Dice’s podcast, digs into the tech hiring, recruiting, and career topics that matter to you. Subscribe on ACast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Podcasts, and YouTub… -
May Tech Unemployment Dipped Despite Economic Turmoil
The tech unemployment rate dipped from 3.5 percent in April to 3.4 percent in May, according to the latest CompTIA analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Meanwhile, the…