The Case for the Cutting-Edge

If you're looking to make the case for cutting edge technology at your organization, this is the talk for you.

1. The Case for the Cutting Edge Matt Farmer NE Scala 2016 • March 5th, 2016
5. “Supply Chain Operating Network”
6. https://www.dominodatalab.com
7. https://www.dominodatalab.com/customers https://www.dominodatalab.com
8. Scala is used for real work.
9. Lessons Learned in Pursuing the Cutting-Edge
10. Lesson One: Engineering isn’t lost in translation.
11. Engineering isn’t lost in translation. • 60 responses • About 5 had actual Scala experience. • 8.3%
12. Scala Engineer
13. Software Engineer
14. Software Engineer Culture fit In our time zones Cost of compensation Willingness to learn We have time to train Good written communication Asks for help early Enjoys GIFs Knows how to pronounce GIF
15. Lesson One: Engineering isn’t lost in translation.
16. Lesson Two: Embrace the Elbow Grease
17. Embrace the Elbow Grease • The Java ecosystem is pretty rich. • Optimize for solving hard things.
18. Lesson Two: Embrace the Elbow Grease
19. Lesson Three: Engage the Learning Curve
20. Engage the Learning Curve • Ourselves • New team members
21. Lesson Three: Engage the Learning Curve
22. Three Lessons 1. Engineering isn’t lost in translation. 2. Embrace elbow grease. 3. Engage the learning curve.
23. It’s a hard choice to make.
24. It’s worth it.
25. We’re hiring! I have free T-shirts!
26. Thank you! matt@frmr.me http://farmdawgnation.com @farmdawgnation
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