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Phil Goodwin shared thisI've been Anna's manager and co-worker for over three years and I know her to be an awesome engineer with impeccable character. She's the kind of person who jumps in to help out whenever she gets a chance, and it seems a good bet that that's a trait she got from her dad. If Jonathan is anything like his daughter he's going to be a great man to work with.Phil Goodwin shared thisHello everyone! Today, I'm excited to introduce you to someone very special to me - my father, Jonathan Seamon. In short: My dad, a seasoned software developer/data analyst with extensive expertise in mainframe programming, SQL databases, reporting and analytics, and fluent in the ancient language of COBOL, is currently seeking new opportunities. If your team is in need of his skill set, feel free to explore his profile here: https://lnkd.in/gHsSWeFn. Don't hesitate to reach out and connect! Now, onto the backstory: In a twist of fate with a hint of dark humor, my dad found himself laid off just a week after joking on his birthday about how "they can fire me now, at least I've got my pension." Since then, he's been diligently working on resurrecting his job search and interview skills, which hadn't been utilized in over thirty years. I'm sharing his profile here to lend him a helping hand in getting back on his feet. Although I haven't had the chance to work alongside my dad in the capacity of a software engineer, I can vouch for several aspects of his character: He embodies honesty and diligence. I've witnessed countless instances of him rising before dawn to prepare for major production runs or burning the midnight oil to ensure reports were polished and delivered on time. Commitment and integrity are his core values. Whenever he commits to something, he sees it through. Growing up, he instilled in my brother and me the importance of honoring our commitments. He would sit us down and make sure we understood exactly what we were signing up for with any activity or sport, and there was no doubt that if something happened where we were unable to play, we were expected to hold to our commitments and support our teams from the bench. He's a true team player. I've had the pleasure of meeting his former colleagues at holiday parties, and their glowing praise and anecdotes about his dedication speak volumes about his collaborative spirit. If anyone reading this can relate to his situation and is willing to offer advice, brush up on job skills, or simply share experiences; if someone can facilitate connections that lead to opportunities; or if someone feels compelled to reach out because they believe he'd be a valuable addition to their team, then I'll consider this post a success. Thank you for taking the time to read; don’t hesitate to reach out!
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Having a long coding career means having had to give up a lot of hard won knowledge in order to pick up new things. AI seems the same, only it's asking for more and moving faster. It still pays to dig in and look closely though. This is a new skill where being sloppy in the wrong way is going to come with a big price tag.
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I have a workmate who likes to say that it's a poor crafts-person who blames their tools (usually just before saying "but...", but that's a different story). Agile is a tool. It's been used successfully many times in my direct experience. Even the failures have been fast and clean. My experience with XP has been more extensive and much more pleasant than Scrum but I've seen them both work.
I think, though, that Agile is something to teach and do, rather than package and sell. So if it's failing to be the latter I think that's awesome.
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Phil Goodwin liked thisPhil Goodwin liked this"The time has come," the Walrus said, "to call it a career, To play some golf, sleep late in bed, and drink a pint of beer." I will be retired from the PAUSD as of June 30, 2025.
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Phil Goodwin liked thisBoom! 💥 Here we go! 🧹 We're on! 🚀 The Cleanster team is excited to help property owners provide exceptional guest experiences by connecting them with professional cleaners in the Golden State. For those in #sanfrancisco, reach out for a discount code. cc Gloria Oppong Derrick A.
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Phil Goodwin liked thisPhil Goodwin liked thisLast week, Susan Francisco and I hosted our annual Arrive Health Halloween pumpkin carving contest! I already know we hire the best of the best, but the carving skills from this team set the bar even higher!
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Phil Goodwin liked thisPhil Goodwin liked this💡 Shell Tip: Using `${%%.*}` vs basename for Filename Manipulation When working with filenames in shell scripts, many developers default to using the basename command. However, did you know that parameter expansion, specifically `${%%.*}`, can be a more efficient alternative? Here's why I prefer `${%%.*}` over basename in many cases: - Performance: `${%%.*}` is built into the shell, so it avoids spawning an external process like basename. This can add up when handling many filenames in a loop. - Simplicity: If you need to strip the extension from a file name, `${%%.*}` is more direct. - Flexibility: You can modify the pattern matching to suit your needs without relying on external tools. This can simplify scripts and reduce dependencies. How it works: `${%%.*}` is an example of parameter expansion. The `%%` removes the longest match of the pattern `".*"` in this case, meaning any characters after the dot) from the end of the variable’s value. This leaves you with the base filename without the extension. 💻 While basename is still useful for some scenarios, learning and applying built-in shell expansions can make your scripts faster and more concise. 🚀 Have you used parameter expansion in your shell scripts? Let me know your thoughts or your favorite shell tricks in the comments! #ShellScripting #DevOps #SRE #Automation #Linux
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Phil Goodwin liked thisPhil Goodwin liked thisThe press embargo was lifted a few weeks ago. Congratulations to the entire CruxOCM team. 💥 This was many months in the making. 👨💻 We're not done yet. More to come. 🚀 #startup #startuplife #productCruxOCM Announces $17M Series A Funding Round Led by M12 (Microsoft Venture Fund) - www.cruxocm.comCruxOCM Announces $17M Series A Funding Round Led by M12 (Microsoft Venture Fund) - www.cruxocm.com
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Phil Goodwin reacted on thisPhil Goodwin reacted on thisHad fun last week coding with Tyler Schultz for the first time since 2007. Great to get into details of customer work at Mechanical Orchard!
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