Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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A.I. Classes from Microsoft Aim to Educate Executives
Tech pros recognize the value of artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning. Getting executives and non-techie staffers to sign onto a complicated, expensive A.I. initiative… well, that’… -
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed premium processing for all H-1B petitions. That means a “guaranteed” 15-day processing time or USCIS will refund the petitioner’s pre… -
These Industries Pay Tech Pros the Highest Salaries
When it comes to salaries, some industries are willing to pay a premium for top talent. A software developer working for a public school district might not make as much as one employed by the aer… -
R Programming Language's Reported Decline: Premature?
The R programming language has endured a rough few years, at least in terms of popularity. The darling of academic-focused data analysts and researchers, R seemed increasingly eclipsed by Python,… -
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: 'Automated Out of Work' a Good Thing
During a discussion at this year’s SXSW, U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY 14th District) suggested that automation could ultimately prove a good thing. “We should not be haunted… -
IT Staff Face Employee Pushback Over Approved Tools
Employees are pushing back against management and IT staff over the tools they can use, according to a new survey by NextPlane. This pushback can have severe consequences for tech pros and their… -
Many Tech Pros Can't Afford a House in San Francisco, Seattle
Tech pros can pull down hefty salaries—according to the latest Dice Salary Survey, they earn an average of $93,244 annually. But what if that’s not enough to buy a house in their hometown? Accord… -
Consulting, Outsourcing Firms Suing Over H-1B Visa Program
Outsourcing and consulting companies have filed more than 40 lawsuits against the federal government, according to a new report by Bloomberg Law. Those lawsuits, filed in the U.S. District Court… -
Are Tech Certifications Actually Worth It?
You’ve no doubt heard that certifications can boost your salary. And to a large extent, that’s true: For example, Foote Partners LLC has conducted annual studies that show certain certifications… -
What’s the Best Programming Language for Data Science?
If you want to break into data science, which programming languages should you learn? That’s a complicated question. New data from Cloud Academy suggests that Python is an increasingly ubiquitous…