Summary: <div> <div>Guest:</div> <div> <div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.daedtech.com/">Erik Dietrich</a></div> <div><a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/daedtech">@daedtech</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="podcast-episode"> <div class="subtitle"> Erik Dietrich talks with Dave Rael about his imminent book launch, future plans, and the nature of organizations and the role of the software developer </div> <div class="podcast-summary"> <p>Erik Dietrich is an experienced programmer, software architect, team leader, coach, and technologist that enjoys working with a wide variety of programming languages, frameworks and tools. The majority of his recent experience has focused on the .NET framework, though over the years he has worked with C++, Java, and a number of other languages. Projects range from low-level driver and kernel module programming all the way up to user interface design, and the types of applications run the gamut from home automation to rigorous code analysis to line of business applications. His passion for working with technology extends beyond the workplace and into his work under the umbrella of his LLC. He does various types of traditional consulting projects, but also produces software-related content for public consumption. He createa developer training videos for Pluralsight aimed at intermediate to advanced programmers. Beyond that, he is also an author and active technical blogger. </p> </div> <div class="podcast-chapters"> <h6>Chapters:</h6> <ul> <li><a href="#!"> - Dave introduces the show and Erik Dietrich</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Erik's book with launch imminent: Developer Hegemony</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Learning how to do a book launch</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Erik's summary of the content and premise of the book</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Erik's other projects outside the book</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Further materials related to the book under consideration and planning</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Advice for developers to position themselves as expert rather than labor</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Erik's thoughts about organizational archetypes, leverage, and return on investment</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Erik's vision for a better way to operate</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Historical context on the evolution of general-purpose labor and how individuals can position themselves to avoid being commodities</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Strategies for moving the larger world in less hegemonous direction</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Getting the book</a></li> <li><a href="#!"> - Parting thoughts and reasons for optimism</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="podcast-resources"> <h6>Resources:</h6> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.daedtech.com/book/" target="_blank">Erik's Book: Developer Hegemony</a></li> <li><a href="http://developeronfire.com/podcast/episode-127-erik-dietrich-options" target="_blank">Erik's First Appearance on Developer On Fire</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.daedtech.com/" target="_blank">Erik's Exceptional Blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://pluralsight.pxf.io/c/1197682/424552/7490?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pluralsight.com%2Fauthors%2Ferik-dietrich" target="_blank">Erik's Pluralsight Coruses</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470643471/?tag=devonfir-20" target="_blank">Book Yourself Solid: The Fastest, Easiest, and Most Reliable System for Getting More Clients Than You Can Handle Even if You Hate Marketing and Selling - Michael Port (the source of the "Who and do what" statement)</a></li> <li><a href="http://developeronfire.com/podcast/episode-152-jonathan-stark-destroy-hours" target="_blank">Jonathan Stark on Developer On Fire</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="podcast-book-recommendation"> <h6>Erik's book recommendation:</h6> <ul> </ul> </div> <div class="podcast-tips"> <h6>Erik's top 3 tips for delivering more value:</h6> <ol> </ol> </div> </div>
