Walter D. Martens

Technologist | Maker | Dad | Campfire Guitarist

Hello! I am a passionate problem solver and a lifelong learner always looking for new challenges and opportunities. I have 20+ years experience in software engineering and architecture. You will find my personal and professional musings here.

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The lifecycle of any major project is a continuous search for equilibrium in a series of competing ideals; autonomy and accountability, agility and predictability, velocity and stability, etc. Each of these topics could be a post (or a book) of its own. The most successful teams are able to continuously mature and seek balance between these ideals...

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Hello World!

A reduction in force recently offered me a few months to reflect while I scour job boards and network with my peers. I'm taking this opportunity to breathe deep and evaluate my goals...

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Walter Martens