Career - Ken Muse

The New DevOps - Why AI Is Not Taking Your Job (Yet)

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Exploring why AI tools complement rather than replace developers, and how smart companies use AI to enhance team productivity instead of downsizing talent.

Mythical Development Heroes

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Last week, we examined some common myths about time. Did you know that software also has hero myths? These are mythologies that have crept into development practices that ultimately have a negative impact on teams. Normally, we like to think of a a hero as someone admired for their achievements that overcomes adversity. They “save the day”, rescuing others from imminent dangers. In software development, however, a hero is often a problem.

Mythical Development Time

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

There are three common ways we misuse time in development. Believing in the myths of how to manage time can reduce productivity and introduce unnecessary risk.

Beware the Non-Compete Agreement

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Explore what a non-compete is, what it does, and why it may not be a problem for much longer.

Presentations and Copyrights

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Public presentations have a lot of copyright considerations. Learn what you own (or don't) when creating webinars and live streams!

Employment Contracts and Copyrights

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Contracts are hard. Whether it’s for film, music, or to be a programmer … expect a lengthy contract. The contracts all have the same general goal in mind. They want to ensure that the company’s interests are protected and that the boundaries are well defined. But why should you care? And what do you need to look for?