Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Enterprise Software Developer Salaries at Oracle, SAP, Workday, More
For decades, competition among the world’s largest enterprise-software companies has been unbelievably fierce. With billions of dollars in private-sector and government contracts in the balance,… -
What IBM’s Cloud Issues Can Tell Us About Project Management
IBM has survived for more than 110 years by adapting to the latest technological trends, from mainframes to desktop PCs and laptops to artificial intelligence (A.I.). However, it’s been slow to c… -
4 Tips for Using Your Soft Skills to Ascend to Management
For many technologists, the ultimate career goal is management, whether guiding a small team or taking the corporate reins as CTO or even CEO. While climbing the ladder hinges to a certain degree… -
DevOps Skills Could Play a Big Role in Landing Your Next Job
Which technology jobs demand DevOps skills? That’s a crucial question for any technologist applying for a new position, as knowledge of DevOps methodologies could boost your appeal to recruiters… -
21 Employers on the Hunt for Python Developer Talent
To say that Python is a prominent programming language is something of an understatement. Earlier this year, SlashData’s State of the Developer Nation suggested that Python had the world’s second… -
9 Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Thinking of Changing Jobs
If you’re considering whether to jump jobs, you’re not alone. According to a recent study by Bankrate (hat tip to CNBC for the link), some 55 percent of Americans said they’ll look for a new job… -
4 Tips for Better Networking in an Era of Hybrid and Remote Work
Whether it’s virtual or in-person, networking remains a critical component in not only landing your first job, but also for nearly every job after that. Like anything else, networking is a skill… -
Which Cybersecurity Tactics Are Most Used to Protect Companies?
It seems like there’s always quite a bit of discussion about cybersecurity and the best ways to protect company systems from intrusion. But which cybersecurity practices are technologists actuall… -
Do Rising Job Vacancies Mean Tech Needs the H-1B More Than Ever?
There are more than 1.2 million active vacancies for computer-related jobs in the United States, up 15 percent from six months ago. The National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) argues that… -
IEEE Spectrum Says This Programming Language is Crucial
If you build software for the web, enterprise tech stacks, or embedded devices, it’s in your best interest to learn Python. That’s the conclusion of IEEE Spectrum’s latest list of the world’s top…