Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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H-1B Denials: Which Tech Companies Are Getting Hit the Hardest?
Denial rates for initial H-1B applications continue to rise, according to a new analysis by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP). But not all H-1B employers are created equal when i… -
If You Want a Management Job, Consider This Certification
Many technologists want to eventually end up in management. But whether they ultimately wish to become a team leader (which would allow them to keep a hand in the nitty-gritty of development and… -
Netflix: Top 15 Technology Skills and 10 Jobs It Wants
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, and millions of people began self-isolating at home, Netflix found itself in a peculiar position. On one hand, demand for its streaming shows and movies spiked.… -
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Salary Crushes Median Employee Pay
Google employees have a reputation for high compensation (and great in-office perks, at least when those offices are open). But however much they make, it’s almost certainly a fraction of what Su… -
Weekend Roundup: Amazon’s Halo Wristband, Zappos CEO Steps Down
You made it to Friday! Before you shut down for the next few days, let’s check out some big stories from the week that you might have missed, including Amazon’s latest wearable and a prominent CE… -
Salesforce Layoffs Total 1,000 Employees After Strong Quarter
Salesforce plans on laying off roughly 1,000 employees. That news comes on the heels of a blockbuster quarter, with Salesforce reporting that it earned revenue of $5.15 billion (up from $4 billio… -
Is Rust in Trouble After Big Mozilla Layoffs?
Rust is a pretty popular programming language—it ranked 20th on both the most recent TIOBE Index and RedMonk rankings. It’s also a language historically driven by contributors who work at Mozilla… -
Apple's Spaces Acquisition Hints at Big Augmented Reality Plans
Unlike many other tech firms, Apple is often quiet about its acquisitions, leaving pundits and analysts to speculate about why it spent the money on a particular company. Apple’s latest acquisiti… -
What the Gig Economy Pays H-1B Technologists: Uber, Airbnb, and More
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, gig-economy firms such as Uber have struggled at moments to find their footing. With customers trapped inside and curtailing their spending, tech firms speciali… -
TypeScript 4.0 Gives JavaScript Developers Some New Toys
TypeScript 4.0 is now available. If you use JavaScript (and a huge number of developers and technologists do), TypeScript is increasingly worth paying attention to. If you’re already aware of Typ…