Posts Tagged Microsoft
Blu-ray Discs are Already Obsolete
Posted by Thom in Business, Technology on 2010/08/15
Blu-ray is cool and all, but too bad it's going to be irrelevant.
Yes, I am stating unequivocally that Blu-ray disc technology is already obsolete. But not because there is a better pre-recorded viewing technology, but rather the Blu-ray disc obsolescence stems from a changed marketplace. Online Streaming coupled with changing media consumption patterns means that those Blu-ray Disc players and movies delivering the latest and greatest viewing experience are already becoming obsolete and will never achieve the success and ubiquity of VHS or DVD players.
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My First Month at Microsoft
Posted by Thom in Business, Technology, Work Experiences on 2010/05/29
I didn't have this verbatim conversation per se – but it aptly captures the work intensity here at Microsoft.
Somehow I made it through the gauntlet of interviews and Microsoft decided to hire me. Yea, I don’t believe it either. Even after a month, it still feels a little unreal each morning when I swipe my badge – I keep waiting for the light to turn red and for someone to come out and say this has all been a big mistake and that they’ll have to take my badge….But so far it hasn’t happened.
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Interviewing at Microsoft – Part 2
Posted by Thom in Business, Technology, Work Experiences on 2010/05/07
For the record I was never asked this question by Microsoft. Cartoon used with permission of www.SavageChickens.com
Part II: The Day of the Interview. I got to the Microsoft lobby about 10 minutes early. After a somewhat anxious period of waiting in the reception room, I began the interview loop. I ended up interviewing with five people – some were managers, some were peers and some were dotted-line managers with whom I’d be working with as part of a matrixed organization. (read Part I here)
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You Know You’re a Geek When….
Posted by Thom in Business, Technology, Work Experiences on 2010/05/01
A Geek hat like this comes in handy in those cold server rooms.
It was pointed out to me recently that I am a geek. Of course this was something I already knew. And I’m okay with that. “Hi, My name is Thom and I’m a geek.” But I like to think of myself as a geek that is at least marginally socially aware as well being somewhat self-aware. No doubt, my friends and family can offer differing opinions on this topic.
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Perceptions About Where You Work
Posted by Thom in Work Experiences on 2010/04/25
Work
I recently joined a new company and it’s been interesting watching people’s reactions when they learn where I now work.
Previously I’ve served in the Navy, worked for a children’s toy retailer, for an IT outsourcer and for a large company that made cell phones and software among other things. Now I work for Microsoft. (And to be clear this entire blog is my own personal effort and is not endorsed in any way or edited by Microsoft.)
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