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…3 min read·Jul 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…4 min read·Jul 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…2 min read·Jul 15, 2021--1--1
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…3 min read·Jul 12, 2021--1--1
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…3 min read·Jul 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…3 min read·Jul 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…3 min read·Jul 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…3 min read·Jun 29, 2021--1--1
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?2 min read·Jun 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.2 min read·Jun 21, 2021----