Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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New York City Reigns as Top Tech Hub by Employer Demand
Two years ago, some pundits and experts predicted the COVID-19 pandemic would end New York City as a tech hub. Within a year, though, it was clear those forecasts were wrong, with the city surpas… -
Will Elon Musk Radically Change Twitter Software Engineers' Jobs?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently purchased a 9.2 percent stake in Twitter, a move that also landed him a board seat. If the media-friendly executive uses his massive influence to drive changes at the… -
Tech Unemployment Rate Hits 1.3 Percent, Lowest Since June 2019
The unemployment rate for tech occupations hit 1.3 percent in March, which is the lowest level since June 2019. It’s also notably lower than the national unemployment rate of 3.6 percent. Accordi… -
Boeing Doubles Down on Massive Technologist Hiring Binge
Boeing continued its massive technologist hiring spree in March, outpacing tech-hiring powerhouses such as Amazon, Humana, and Deloitte. This data comes from CompTIA’s latest job report, which dr… -
The Highest-Paying Tech City in the Northwest Might Not Be Seattle
For years, Seattle has dominated as the preeminent tech hub of the Pacific Northwest, home to Amazon and a plethora of other tech companies. But while Seattle attracts a lot of attention, it migh… -
Meta Losing A.I. Specialists to Google, Startups: Report
Meta (formerly Facebook) is having trouble retaining some of its top artificial intelligence (A.I.) specialists, according to a new report. The ever-popular “people familiar with the matter” told… -
Top 10 States with the Highest Concentrations of Technologists
Which states boast the highest concentrations of technologists? The question is more than academic: states with higher concentrations present more opportunities for networking and jobs. CompTIA’s… -
Waymo's San Francisco Self-Driving Tests Highlights Engineers' Work
Autonomous-driving company Waymo is now testing its self-driving vehicles on the streets of San Francisco. It’s a huge moment for self-driving technology—an urban environment is a complicated and… -
Technical Writer Salary: Average, Starting, and How to Boost It
Technical writers offer a vital service to all kinds of organizations. Whether they’re tasked with writing whitepapers or product manuals or that handy FAQ on a tech company’s website, they need… -
Database Administrator Salary: 4 Big Questions Answered
For organizations large and small, the health of core databases is key to survival and growth. That makes database administrators some of the most important employees—they’re the ones who create…