NinthBall LLC

08/07/2017

Interesting read on the Life and times of a software engineer from neophyte to battle-worn
https://medium.com//evolution-of-a-software-engineer-a9f88531084

This is our story. For some of us, those with 10 or more years of experience in software, it might sound familiar.

10/11/2016

Work-Life Balance should not be a Myth:

I been to sales presentations were salespeople say, "We believe in no pressure sales", but go on to do exactly that -- try to pressure me. There are also companies that advertise work-life balance philosophy, but that philosophy really just stops on their website.

For some people, the USA work culture has morphed over time to a 24/7 phenomena. When workers are home, they spend time thinking about work -- in some extreme cases, dreaming about work! Is it time for a radical shift from this slippery slope? I think so, and it seems more and more CEOs think so.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ill-online-later-sara-holoubek?trk=eml-b2_content_ecosystem_digest-hero-22-null&midToken=AQH4UVjCIxFdzg&fromEmail=fromEmail&ut=3UxYvDfev9qTs1

In this series, professionals attending Next:Economy share their insights on the future of work. Read the posts here, then write your own. Use somewhere in the body of the post and

09/29/2016

NinthBall LLC celebrated it's 6th anniversary on September 28, 2016. It has been an interesting journey of unraveling events and non-events. Many thanks to clients and primes that have played a role in shaping the company, as well as family, friends, business networks, and mentors who have provided support.

Here's to the next 4-6 years, and what it will bring!

http://www.NinthBall.com

08/28/2016

Networking, credentials and influence. Essential keys for subject matter expertise. You need to be good in your area, and people need to know you exist. Alot of groundwork is needed to attain all three.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140421082247-6260457-sell-more-become-a-subject-matter-expert-in-five-steps

M. Scott Peck wrote in his 1978 book, The Road Less Traveled, “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we

08/10/2016

https://fcw.com/articles/2016/08/08/open-source-rockwell.aspx?m=1

Federal CIO Tony Scott announced plans to make federal software code usable and sharable across agencies, and a pilot program to release some code to the public.

07/26/2016

Is it possible to have trace-ability from the software architecture diagram(s) to written code? To have an architecture that is clear and not confusing, with different perspectives that effectively communicate to business stakeholders, technical managers, and in the weeds developers?

• At the workplace, how many times have you seen a software architectural diagram on the office wall that depicts something clearly different from what is developed?
• How many times as a developer have you coded a system without ever reviewing a software architecture diagram?
• As an architect have you ever wondered why when the rubber hits the road, development teams turn your architecture to nothing more than a great wall picture?
An interesting video for software architects and developers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAFZcYlO5S0

This presentation was recorded at GOTO Amsterdam 2014 http://gotoams.nl Simon Brown - Coding the Architecture ABSTRACT Software architecture and coding are o...

03/09/2016

http://www.ninthball.com/company/ninthball-becomes-a-tfcu-member/

Company News NinthBall becomes a Tower FCU Member admin February 25, 2016 NinthBall LLC is now a Tower Federal Credit Union (TFCU) member business. This will be a great benefit to NinthBall employees as it enhances benefits that NinthBall provides. Studies show that employees are more productive in…

03/03/2016

How do you feel?

02/10/2016

http://www.ninthball.com/company/hoco-ebo-program/

Company News NinthBall accepted to the Howard County, MD EBO Program admin February 10, 2016 NinthBall LLC is pleased to be accepted into the Howard County Local Government Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) program. The EBO program is designed to express the County’s intent to foster participation by…

01/03/2016

Is telecommuting working for you?

Multiple projects experience has led us to agree with the school of thought that states that when it comes to telecommuting, moderation is key - not necessarily always on an individual basis, but definitely on a project level.
What level of moderation? Your team should decide.

http://nyti.ms/1MMZ5aF

New research finds that off-site work can disrupt teamwork, alienate people who remain in the office and perpetuate increased telecommuting.

12/10/2015

Are you creating strong passwords for your work and personal computers?

Do you create weak passwords because you would rather have a weak password you remember, than a strong one that you always forget?

If so, read and enjoy this article:

http://insight-foresight.com/2008/07/20/create-secure-passwords/

3 Ways To Create Or Remember Secure Passwords What says that creating passwords can’t be fun…? The need for web users to create and remember passwords that are secure has been on a continuous climb since the advent of the internet. Due the ubiquity of the internet and the wealth of web applications…

11/18/2015

With constant threats of intrusion and hacks, security within enterprise systems, applications, is needed more than ever in addition to server, firewall and perimeter defenses. Yet like most things there is a balanced approach that takes into consideration complexity, usability, and performance. Enjoy the read...
http://www.csoonline.com/article/3004856/data-protection/the-dark-side-of-layered-security.html

Layered security is currently considered a best practice for enterprises, since a single layer of defense against attackers is no longer enough. Sometimes, however, these layers can have unintended consequences and even make a company less secure than before.