Benjamin Yaroch

Engineering Leader, Engineer, Maker, Lifetime Learner.

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

Happy New Year!
I'm seeking a remote software leadership roles (Development Manager/Director). As a servant leader, I empower teams and drive innovation. If you know of opportunities or want to reconnect, please DM. Thank you for your support!

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

@TheGenieCompany your customer service isn't helping me, ordered item that isn't compatible they won't allow a return. What can you do the help?

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

@amazon you increased the cost of Prime and are now increasing ship times and delaying shipments. Not pleased!

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

Return to office is fantastic for companies who allow and embrace remote. Keep it up. ;)

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

Iterative development isn't about "done" it's about "available" or "ready" for use.

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

I wish the promotion process was like hiring, let people interview for their next "role."

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

For years there has been a lot of talk about "shift left" in testing but I've not seen much "shift right" talk in dev. It happens but you don't hear much about it.

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

Sending a two-factor code 2 hrs after requested isn't helpful

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

As a leader it's always hard saying goodbye to your team.

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

By providing gifts to employees who return to office you are saying their presence and contributions are more meaningful than those that remain remote. Reconsider gift giving based on work location.

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

Looking for a fun virtual holiday event? My team just did lock picking, very fun! https://t.co/a9jUeZO4aI

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

Leadership interview panels should include a direct report. The leadership candidate gets some direct knowledge about the team and the direct can help screen candidates based on team needs.

[Allen Holub. https://linkedIn.com/in/allenholub @allenholub]

Spotify, like any agile org, doesn’t follow the "Spotify Model." They’ve evolved. So, given that the "Spotify Model" doesn’t even apply to Spotify any more, why do ppl copy it? How does copying somebody else’s solution to their unique problems do anything for you & your problems?

[Allen Holub. https://linkedIn.com/in/allenholub @allenholub]

I understand why people use avatars and cute photos on Twitter. I really wish they wouldn’t do that on Slack, at least not for private (e.g. company) channels. If I don’t know everybody on the channel, a photo sure helps.

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

I really love when I type a message in @SlackHQ and I hit send, it logs me out, and I have to type the message all over again. Grrrr.

[Smarter Every Day @smartereveryday]

I've learned it's often a good idea to avoid the words "always" and "never".

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

Job description tip: Don't state that a role as 75% people management then provide a skills list where 15 of the 16 points are technical. Skills lists should speak to the job and be stack ranked.

[Benjamin Yaroch @dynamoben]

So sad seeing tech companies recalling employees to the office.

[Hannes Lindblom @HannesLindblom]

One of the greatest benefits with working remote that doesn´t get enough attention: not having to struggle with finding available conference rooms when booking meetings.