Some return to focus

The summer seems to be running by quickly. The last couple of months have seen a lot of change for me, diverting my attention to more pressing matters. I do want to keep writing about the things I come across. That way the handful of people who pay attention will have more bits of what's in my head.

I changed jobs last month. Moved from my contracting gigs to a full time role. Still testing software, now data storage systems instead of routers. It's a good change for me. I did 14 years in networking, this is an opportunity to devote many years learning a different part of the core. Think of where all of your "cloud" information is stored, that is where I am.

Companies are hiring. I know I am. Doesn't mean I will accept just anyone off of the street. The teams are quite strict in their requirements & stick to them through one candidate after another. There are jobs, but you need to be confident in what you know & your skills as an engineer. The jobs are local to Santa Clara County too. We interact with teams from around the world, but this isn't something that will be off-shored just because the bean counters like it. There is more than enough work here and abroad to keep us busy for a long time.

I haven't had this much fun in the work place in many a year. I feel at home & plan to stay a long time. That kind of calm stability is making a difference in my health. I'll write about my more recent improvements soon.

-Mike M.