Gamma Force

Even if you love working as a #software engineer, it shouldn’t be your only focus in life. There are many things you could do that can bring personal enjoyment and at the same time make you better at your job, including: -Playing and listening to music: Playing an instrument is good for your brain, as it helps improve memory and problem-solving. Even just listening to music can help enhance your mood, and studies have found that classical music can boost concentration. -Reading and writing: While you may read articles or books about software engineering, reading in general is a great way to build comprehension and imagination. Reading can also make you a better writer, and writing is important for code documentation and working with your colleagues. -Learning a new language: There are many benefits to learning a new language, including improving analytical and problem-solving skills. Another significant advantage is that this will make communicating and connecting with people of different backgrounds easier. -Traveling: This is also a way to be exposed to new systems, cultures, and people. Another advantage is that it allows you to experience new ways of thinking and different perspectives. -Doing physical activities: Sitting all day isn’t great for your health, so software engineers should make a point of getting regular physical activity. Not only can things like walking and yoga get you in better shape, but they can also reduce stress and help improve sleep. Even better, find hobbies and build skills that complement you professionally as well!

As a #software engineer, you probably have a hectic schedule. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t pursue your passion project on the side. In fact, there are many reasons to consider doing your own thing, including to: -Gain new skills and knowledge: When you start working on something different from a workplace project you typically handle, this enables you to boost your current skills and develop new ones. You can then utilize this knowledge to help your company, which could advance your career. -Become a better problem-solver: You likely encounter issues or obstacles regularly at work, and the same will probably be true for your side projects. When problems arise, you’ll have the tools to deal with them better in your work. And mistakes are less impactful with your passion project! -Create a portfolio: One of the biggest advantages of passion projects is that they enable you to showcase your talent publicly and contribute code back to the community, which builds your reputation and creates professional opportunities in unexpected ways. This is especially useful when looking for work, as it allows potential employers to see your capabilities. -Start your own business: While a passion project may start by being a bit of fun, it has the potential to be huge for your career. Many people began tinkering with an idea only to eventually turn it into a lucrative company. Even if it doesn’t reach that scale, you could still make money by selling the result of your project, like an app, for example.

Gamma Force was created with a simple idea: It’s possible to be strategic about #cybersecurity to create real value, instead of just employing basic tools or tactics. Our company was founded by Warner Moore, who has helped build multiple software-as-a-service tech companies and their security programs across several different industries. Warner is passionate about what he does and has assembled a team of like-minded individuals. These are security executives and engineers with decades of cybersecurity experience, having been a part of it since the earliest days. Warner and his team have expertise in security strategy, cloud, and security engineering. Gamma Force aims to work with product-centric tech companies and help them drive innovation while managing risk. The Gamma Force culture consists of these main tenants: -We put people first: We treat everyone – employees, clients, and vendors – with compassion and respect. -We do the right thing: We ensure that our work is something we’ll always be proud of when showcased publicly. -We always learn: We’re a growth-minded company that puts a priority on continuous learning. -We take ownership: If we see we’ll do something, we always follow through and see it to completion. If we make a mistake, we’ll own up to it and fix it.

Unless you’ve been incredibly lucky, you’ve run into problems as a #software engineer. Bugs and other issues are common, and it is also possible that you’ve worked on projects that ultimately failed. While this may have made you feel terrible at the time, failure can serve a positive purpose in the long run. This enables you to: -Practice resilience: Failure isn’t final. It enables you to develop resilience to pick yourself up and return to work. It also lets you develop perseverance to stay focused even when things aren’t proceeding as anticipated. -Grow and learn: The best part of failing is that you can learn from it. You can figure out what went wrong and how to improve next time. It can also help you identify certain skills or knowledge you may be lacking. --Become a better problem-solver: When things are going well, there’s no need to solve problems. But when adversity strikes, you must figure out how to handle it. When you fail, you can analyze the problems, determine possible solutions, and find the best approach. -Be more creative: Another positive aspect of failure is that it allows you to look for different approaches. You may stumble upon an idea or solution you would never have come up with otherwise.

One of our company values at Gamma Force is "we put people first." That means all stakeholders including our clients and team members. Another value: "we live life every day." Sometimes when I share that in business leader circles, they don't get it. How does that make the company more money? How we live those values is taking the time to understand what those we work with need, personally and professionally, and supporting them in their goals. Putting our mission -- changing cybersecurity to be more strategic and to drive meaning value -- and values first over profit. Grateful to Entrepreneurs' Organization for sharing an anecdote about how we live that through supporting flexibility with our 100% remote team in different time zones. Surprise, that also helps manage stress! #entrepreneurship #culture #values

Because technology is constantly changing, #software engineers must be able to change with it. This is why adaptability is a vital trait, as developers need to adapt their skills to meet the needs of a project and their careers. Being adaptable means: -Continuing to learn: Engineers should always be hungry to learn new skills and how to use new tools. They need to stay curious, so they don’t get complacent. In addition, they should be aware of what’s going on in the industry by paying attention to the latest news and trends. -Being agile: Having an agile mindset is essential for adapting to changes. This involves being prepared for potential disruption – and even welcoming it – and knowing how to handle it. -Cross-skilling: If a team member was sick or on vacation, could you fill in for them? Cross-skilling has the advantage of enabling you to step in and do things outside of your normal responsibilities. It also helps build cohesion and trust within a team. -Being open: Change isn’t always easy, and becomes more difficult when you fight it. But if you are always open to the idea of using new information or ideas, you will be ready to adapt no matter what happens.

Whoa, what? One of my favorite #cbustech parties is this week: Spring Fling: https://lnkd.in/dF_jfEaQ The non-profit I founded is a frequent collaborator with TechLife Columbus where they make a huge impact supporting Columbus based technologists. Now, I'm grateful that my for-profit Gamma Force can also support the tech community in different ways. Looking forward to seeing some of my favorite folks there! Don't miss out -- our next big tech community party won't be until August 10 for Summerfest: https://lnkd.in/duTPeuNb

We are only 2 days away from the TechLife Columbus 2024 Spring Fling at Land-Grant Brewing Company! It looks like it is going to be an awesome day and the Ohio weather is going to be on our side. We are expecting to see hundreds of Central Ohio IT Professionals out in force to for networking, making new connections and raising money for the CIO Forum Scholarship fund. This event is FREE to attend, and all donations goes directly to the scholarship fund. Huge thanks to IP Pathways and Gamma Force for sponsoring this event! Hope to see you there! #itcommunity #Networking #siliconheartland Angelo Mazzocco Steve Gruetter Courtney Lintner Junell Felsburg Sean Erikson Kevin Gadd Dave Cherry Warner Moore Robyne Vasselo Bob Schaber Owen Stein 🗝Connie Matthews Reynolds 🗝Chris Berry Joy Pereira Candice Pereira Ben Blanquera Robert Zahn, MBA David White Tonjia Coverdale, Ph.D. Michael Fulton https://lnkd.in/gfVKRfcc

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Knowing the right people is often one of the best ways to advance a career. This is why #software engineers need to be able to build their professional network. They can do this by: --Attending events: Numerous industry events are held annually, whether online or in person. While engineers don’t need to attend all of them, they should attend the ones most relevant to meet different people in the industry. -Finding online connections: While events can be very productive, you don’t have to wait until one occurs to connect with people. You can potentially find many professionals to add to your network through social media. Have you read a book, newsletter, or article, or watched a presentation? Reach out. -Following up: Once an event is over, it can be easy to forget about the people you met. This is why you should follow up promptly. This could include simply following someone on LinkedIn or emailing or texting. Staying top-of-mind is especially important if a position becomes open in a company. Give and help others, and when you need help later, you’ll have folks you can count on. -Create your group: Once you’ve established your network, you can help others by bringing everybody together. Think about organizing a meetup or helping organize an existing one where everybody can interact. Face-to-face meetings are a fantastic way to create strong connections and relationships.