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The Case for the Cutting-Edge

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.

Matt Farmer

March 05, 2016
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  1. The Case for the
    Cutting Edge
    Matt Farmer

    NE Scala 2016 • March 5th, 2016

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  5. “Supply Chain Operating Network”

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  6. https://www.dominodatalab.com

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  7. https://www.dominodatalab.com/customers
    https://www.dominodatalab.com

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  8. Scala is used for real work.

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  9. Lessons Learned
    in Pursuing the Cutting-Edge

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  10. Lesson One:
    Engineering isn’t lost in translation.

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  11. Engineering isn’t lost in translation.
    • 60 responses
    • About 5 had actual Scala experience.
    • 8.3%

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  12. Scala Engineer

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  13. Software Engineer

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  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

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  15. Lesson One:
    Engineering isn’t lost in translation.

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  16. Lesson Two:
    Embrace the Elbow Grease

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  17. Embrace the Elbow Grease
    • The Java ecosystem is pretty rich.
    • Optimize for solving hard things.

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  18. Lesson Two:
    Embrace the Elbow Grease

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  19. Lesson Three:
    Engage the Learning Curve

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  20. Engage the Learning Curve
    • Ourselves
    • New team members

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  21. Lesson Three:
    Engage the Learning Curve

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  22. Three Lessons
    1. Engineering isn’t lost in translation.
    2. Embrace elbow grease.
    3. Engage the learning curve.

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  23. It’s a hard choice to make.

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  24. It’s worth it.

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  25. We’re hiring!
    I have free T-shirts!

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  26. Thank you!
    [email protected]
    http://farmdawgnation.com
    @farmdawgnation

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  27. Creative Commons Attributions
    • “Saw Blade” https://flic.kr/p/7jr8rR
    • “Engineering Drafting Room, 1962” https://flic.kr/p/6UKMsf
    • “Mechanic at Charles Street Shops, 1959” https://flic.kr/p/6LTb19
    • “old-MIT-classroom_Ryan-Tyler-Smith.jpg” https://flic.kr/p/nm2s5h
    • “Trophies” https://flic.kr/p/6KLcab
    • “Project 365 #27: 270114 Curtain Up, Light the Lights!” https://
    flic.kr/p/jyVELR

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