Author Archives: Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

How to Write a Tech Resume that Lands an Interview

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

A decent example – 10 seconds to impress – Olympic medals – SEO Continue reading →

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This Mindset Will Make or Break Your Next Project

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Ollie and Patrick – Running a Mile – When to Drink Soda – Is Your Project Doomed? Continue reading →

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Commandos, Infantry, and Police

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

I recently stumbled upon a metaphor for three types of engineers: commandos, infantry, and police. Commandos lead the development of new products in risky ventures. They’re the most creative and visionary of the three types. Imagine a dedicated hacker who gets … Continue reading →

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Four Things Successful Software Interview Candidates Do

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

You’ll never believe #3 Continue reading →

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The Best Part About Working at Google

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Every once in awhile, people ask me how I like working at Google. “It’s pretty cool,” I say. But there’s more to tell if you want to dig deeper. Here’s a peek behind the curtain, where you can see both the … Continue reading →

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