The Seven Dimensions of a True Craftsman

Posted March 31, 2010 | Leadership |

A true craftsman, be he a writer, an actor, or a carpenter, is known for his artistry and the ability to execute tasks to a high level of perfection. When we examine the history of software engineering, however, the components necessary to place this profession alongside other esteemed crafts are often overlooked. Software engineering began similarly to other crafts, where over time rigor and discipline evolved as the profession matured and advanced.

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Matthew Stuempfle
J. David Gibson
J. David Gibson brings more than 21 years of experience with EDS to his role as a Distinguished SE and Enterprise Architect. He has 18-plus years of client-facing experience providing technology strategy, technical merger and acquisition/assessment consulting, technical sales support, and architecting of technical solutions from inception to implementation. Mr. Gibson has been involved with corporate initiatives such as promoting the… Read More
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