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Techie-turned-lawmaker uses his Microsoft chops to challenge the status quo as a state senator

GeekWire

(Washington State Democrats Photo) After a decade working in the tech sector, Joe Nguyen tackled his new role as a state senator like any good program manager. It proved a worthwhile exercise. “Folks are like, ‘How did you know how to do that?'

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The US is testing robot patrol dogs on its borders

The Verge

The southern border can be an inhospitable place for man and beast, and that is exactly why a machine may excel there,” said Brenda Long, a program manager for the DHS’ research and development arm, the Science & Technology directorate (S&T), in a blog post.

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How Important Is “Perfect Data” To Data Analytics Programs?

CTOvision

Since you'll need to prioritize data corrections and standardization processes, the more that management understands about what you're doing, the better. Also consider upgrading middle and upper management's analytical skills. Don't get so caught up in planning exercises that you're accused of "analysis paralysis."

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Microsoft’s Erik Arnold merges passion for tech and philanthropy to help nonprofits gain digital success

GeekWire

He was self-taught, but also took courses at Bellevue Community College to ramp quickly, and over the years worked his way through support, database administration, developer roles, into technical program management, and ultimately into leadership roles. Photo courtesy of Erik Arnold). Photo courtesy of Erik Arnold).

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Need a boost for the new year? Pacific Northwest geeks share the different things that inspire them

GeekWire

I love looking at data science articles about cross industry and cross field applications. ” Megan Brown, program manager at Microsoft working on Azure Quantum. “Exercise clears my mind and the most creative moments of inspiration usually follow. .” Elijah Hall, data science consultant for Accenture.

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Product-based IT: A blueprint for success

CIO Business Intelligence

Instead of each business line, such as checking accounts or mortgage applications, employing a different team to design different account opening flows, account opening becomes the product backed by its own multifunctional Chase team. Gill Haus, CIO for Consumer & Community Banking, JP Morgan Chase.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Bug Bounty Hunters

ForAllSecure

And after that, I invested almost all my waking hours into learning web application pen testing, because coming from the infrastructure side. So I would say primarily two and a half years, and I still don't do exercises that well, because I never look for XSSes. You can ask questions, and you can talk to the program managers.