Category Archives: Software

Posts about programming, computers, and my work at tech companies.

How to Network Better than 80% of People

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Have you gone to a networking event where you know no one, and felt like you didn’t get much out of it? I’m not the world’s best at these events, but I’ve witnessed how a few minutes of preparation can … Continue reading →

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Why I Didn’t Start a Board Game Company

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

I had an idea for a board game, and considered making it into a company. Continue reading →

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Shower Fresh Part 2: Infusey

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

What happened to Shower Fresh? Continue reading →

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CS Internship Guide #17: The Problem with College Career Counselors

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Why college career counselors can’t teach you how to get a CS internship. Continue reading →

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Why Are Software Engineers So Specific?

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Software engineers have to examine tiny differences every day. Sometimes this mindset leaks into other parts of our lives. Continue reading →

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