Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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MapR, Once a Tech Unicorn, Faces Destruction
MapR, the Apache Hadoop specialist that was once a tech “unicorn,” faces shutdown. The company has struggled to secure the cash that will allow it to continue operations. Despite investments of $… -
Paid Family Leave: Are Tech Pros Satisfied with Company Policies?
Nearly half of all tech pros are satisfied with their company’s paid family leave policy, according to a recent survey from Blind. Blind surveys tech pros anonymously via its app, so it’s difficu… -
Chief Privacy Officer: The Next Big Job in Tech?
Facebook and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are reportedly in the middle of negotiating a huge settlement over the company’s privacy breaches. For Facebook, it’s not just a matter of cash, ev… -
Want to Build a Game Boy Game? Now's Your Chance
If you’re a tech professional of a certain age, you no doubt remember Nintendo’s Game Boy, the handheld game system with the iconic design. Although the device seems unbelievably primitive by mod… -
Employers are Demanding These Skills from Candidates
Which technology skills do employers really, really want? According to a new analysis of Burning Glass/NOVA data, tried-and-true technologies continue to top companies' talent wish-lists: DevOps,… -
DevOps Salaries Hinge on Industry, Company Revenues
If you’re in DevOps, and looking for a new position, and salary is a huge factor in your eventual decision, take note: Puppet’s new DevOps Salary Report (registration required) suggests that an o… -
Tech Employers are Paying Interns Huge Sums
If your company hosts interns every summer, you've no doubt had many internal discussions about how much to pay them. In fact, you might wonder how much other firms shell out for the privilege of… -
Developers: Use Algorithms Carefully, Or Risk User Wrath
Over the past few years, interest in using algorithms to build all kinds of neat website and app features has spiked. Facebook, for example, uses algorithms to serve up posts and ads to targeted… -
H-1B Visa Approvals Declining, Despite Critics' Claims
Critics of the H-1B program have complained that the Trump administration’s attempts at reform have been minor and ineffective. But is that actually true? When we look at data from U.S. Citizensh… -
Old-School Skills Continue to Top Employer Wish Lists
Which skills are trending in tech? According to a new analysis of Burning Glass/NOVA data, the “old school” stalwarts are still going strong: DevOps, C++, Python, and software engineering top the…