Away From The Keyboard

The panel discusses why some people think that the technology community doesn't exist. Dave discusses how we can improve our technical skill by creating time and killing our egos. Cecil talks how being involved in the technical community has improved his career. Richie talks about why we should have a learning plan and Dave explains why this doesn't always work for some people. Dave tells a story of how he got a co-worker to learn code through fantasy football. Dave talks about how becoming a

John talks about why he created short chapters in his new book, Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual and his experience in writing the book. He also discusses why he doesn't quit in the middle of a personal sprint. The panel discusses how to build a personal brand and why you need to be a specialist. John goes into how you can be fit and healthy. Richie asks John on how he's able to read so much. Cecil asks John how we can find balance in our lives. Recorded on: February 7, 2015 in the

The panel discusses what really is Miami music. Rachel Appel explains that Chicago Pizza isn't really pizza and the concept of the Rachii. The Rachels discuss the state of women in technology. Rachel Appel tells how she got started in technology and how she may have fractured a few rules during her start. Rachel Terman talks about her start in technology and how her business background propelled her. Rachel Appel tells a conference story when a male developer decided to be offensive and rude. The

This is it. The beginning...of what we're not exactly sure. Cecil and Richie talk about what Away From The Keyboard is and how it came about. Richie mentions dotNet Miami way too much and Cecil explains why pineapple and coconut water is better than pizza and Mountain Dew. They also discuss the real reason why we write software and the importance of community. Buckle up folks the ride starts here. Show notes: dotNet ...