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AoAD2 Chapter 3: How to Be Agile

James Shore

These are things like using version control, having automated builds, and giving demos to stakeholders. Here’s an example of how manager buy-in works in a complex situation, drawn from my experience as a consultant. The engineering manager found my thoughts about scaling insightful, so he introduced me to his VP of Engineering.

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From Engineer to Executive: An Interview with Eric Muntz of MailChimp

Marcus Blankenship - Podcasts

For a short period of time, worked for the government doing web development and then actually started a consulting business in Atlanta where my main client was the Federal Government in Washington D.C. It was a very small little consulting practice. Consulting is great.” Eric: I joined as an engineer. Marcus: I do.