Dave AndersonThe Impacts of Amazon’s Decentralization — A Two Sided CoinWhen people ask me what Amazon is like, I end my description with a caveat. I explain that Amazon is decentralized to an extreme, so…Jul 22, 2021Jul 22, 2021
Dave AndersonWhat to Expect from the Amazon Interview and Hiring ProcessThis article is meant to give a brief summary of the Amazon interview process. I will walk through every stage in the interview and hiring…Jul 19, 2021Jul 19, 2021
Dave AndersonA First Principles Anecdote — How I Avoided Burnout at AmazonNo one starts their careers knowing what they’re doing. We all learn from our mistakes. It’s our growth from those mistakes which turns us…Jul 15, 20211Jul 15, 20211
Dave AndersonWhy Good Enough is Better Than PerfectFrom an early age, I had a preference for barely hitting the quality bar. In school I would pay attention to the math behind grades, to…Jul 12, 20211Jul 12, 20211
Dave AndersonHit the Ground Running — How to Ramp Up at Your New Job in 3 WeeksI get bored easily. Maintaining variety in my job has been invaluable to help me maintain concentration on my work. I was particularly…Jul 8, 2021Jul 8, 2021
Dave AndersonHuman Leadership Principles — Respecting the Humans We Work WithAmazon has some great leadership principles. These principles are focused around delivering results for the company. Moving fast, being…Jul 6, 2021Jul 6, 2021
Dave Anderson4 Patterns in Software Development Projects Which Lead to FailureGaining experience in a career makes you better at recognizing patterns. This is a significant part of the value an experienced employee…Jul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021
Dave AndersonHow to pass the Amazon Technical InterviewI wrote a popular article about the Amazon Leadership Principles. It walked people through how to think about the principles, and the…Jun 29, 20211Jun 29, 20211
Dave AndersonWhy Your Vision is a Critical Ingredient in Goal SettingGoal setting without a vision can be counter productive. Where are you trying to go?Jun 28, 2021Jun 28, 2021
Dave AndersonWhy Outcomes Don’t Matter; Building Mechanisms as a LeaderThe Journey Not the Destination. Focus on what you can control, and move past the narrow focus on outcomes.Jun 21, 2021Jun 21, 2021