Google Drive: Open Google Drive on web based browser like Chrome On each of the folders if you see a person symbol it’s shared, if you don’t see the symbol its not shared For each folder -> click SHARE -> Advanced -> Check which user has view rights and which user has edit rights ->…… Continue reading Security tips for Google Drive & Android
Do educational institutes fulfill their obligation to supply proper workforce?
This question is negatively answered for most of the institutes across the globe. India is not an exception. There is wide gap in the skills required by the industry vis-à-vis supplied by educational institutes. Over 75 per cent graduates are not employable. What are the reasons for this gap, quantum and the nature of gap? It is observed…… Continue reading Do educational institutes fulfill their obligation to supply proper workforce?
How to build a lean startup in a Tier 2 or 3 city in India ? – Part 1
If you are exploring an option to start an IT / Digital startup in a Tier 2 or 3 city in India and are searching for some advice on how to do that in a lean, cost controlled way – here is some help: Register your company preferably in one of the three modes: Limited…… Continue reading How to build a lean startup in a Tier 2 or 3 city in India ? – Part 1
Skills required for working as a Solution Architect
High level Architecture understanding about Clustering of Databases / Applications Servers / Operating Systems, Enterprise Architecture, Non Functional Requirements, Integrations, Various Enterprise Software Products & Frameworks Concepts of Virtualization and Cloud platforms like AWS, Azure & Google Cloud Integration – Tools, Frameworks & Products that can be used like ESB, Web-Services, etc. Latest trends around…… Continue reading Skills required for working as a Solution Architect
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Layman’s Introduction
Data of any EU citizen / entity cannot be shared without explicit consent. Terms & Conditions / Privacy checkbox doesn’t suitably give consent as per this law. Explicit consent is required Records of when consent was given, how, what time, when revoked, etc. must be stored Any breach of data or hacking must be informed…… Continue reading General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Layman’s Introduction
What should managers be doing in IT industry – Part 1
There are many things that senior engineers and managers do well in IT industry among which few are listed below: Architecture Presales Solutioning Debugging and solving problems Exploring new technologies around the areas they have learned in the past Analysis of scenarios Product Management Project Management Setting up processes Team Management Digital Marketing & Sales…… Continue reading What should managers be doing in IT industry – Part 1
Advantages & Disadvantages of Crypto-Currencies
List of some of the major Crypto-Currencies as of now: Bitcoin Ripple Ethereum Litecoin Zcash Dash Monero More are on the way Advantages of Crypto-Currencies: Decentralized Digital Easy access Traded on exchanges Block-chain or similar modern database & protocol based non modifiable ledger of transactions Immediate settlement and difficult to reverse / refuse payment Lower…… Continue reading Advantages & Disadvantages of Crypto-Currencies
Information security tips while working with digital sources and internet
Setup OTP and recovery emails for all your accounts Check permissions that various apps have on your phone When you get an option – TRUST THIS DEVICE in Gmail or similar accounts, only select this option on your personal devices not public devices Keep your desktop, laptop & mobiles password protected & encrypted if possible…… Continue reading Information security tips while working with digital sources and internet
What do Presales Consultants / Solution Architects do ? – Part 1
All software projects and software product development goes through a cycle whether in AGILE / WATERFALL / ITERATIVE / HYBRID AGILE / DEVOPS / etc. where requirements are discussed, finalized or atleast finalized at a high level with prospects / customers – internal or external, post which project Statement of Work is created / signed…… Continue reading What do Presales Consultants / Solution Architects do ? – Part 1
BPM (Business Process Management) and trends
Business process management from 1990s / 2000s in simplest terms is a set of activities (automated or manual) with breaks for events and interactions with external systems / human beings along with notifications / rules / filters / etc. Traditional BPM / Workflows included manual and automated tasks, integrations (mainly offline or asynchronous), notifications, auto-escalations,…… Continue reading BPM (Business Process Management) and trends