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Raspbery Pi – an affordable computer at $25 – endless possibilities!!

March 21, 2013March 21, 2013 Ram CheralaLinkLeave a comment

Raspberry Pi – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Amazing possibilities with this $25 computer. Imagine all these devices communicating with each other and other devices. What a challenge on our hands!!

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RT @tedtalks Today’s #TED…

March 14, 2013 Ram CheralaQuoteLeave a comment

RT @tedtalks Today’s #TED: Bono shares shockingly good news on the state of extreme poverty. No really, there is good news. http://on.ted.com/BonoNews

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Jobs

Diamond in the rough!!

February 16, 2013 Ram CheralaLeave a comment

It all started when someone posted a job description for a developer in the Seattle Tech Jobs mailing list. They injected what appeared like an innocent requirement “a degree in computer science or equivalent from a top 20 school.” Innocent enough? Well, not quite!! It clearly triggered some raw nerves because obviously no one can… Continue reading Diamond in the rough!!

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When Einstein met Tagore

December 17, 2012December 17, 2012 Ram CheralaLinkLeave a comment

When Einstein Met Tagore | Brain Pickings

Fascinating dialog between two great minds of the 21st century.

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Career advice, seeking inspiration, …

December 2, 2012December 2, 2012 Ram Cherala2 Comments

The other day I met few of my dear friends from my past life at Microsoft. The lunch meeting over Pizza was primarily focused on whatever career advice I could provide based on the years I spent in the industry hiring the best and the brightest as well as years spent mentoring them to achieve excellence… Continue reading Career advice, seeking inspiration, …

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Resume writing Tips

November 28, 2012November 28, 2012 Ram Cherala2 Comments

I recently helped someone rewrite his resume to present his education and experience in a better light and figured the advice is generic enough to apply to most people looking for a new opportunity. Here is the summary of the tips I offered. Hope others are able to find this useful advice as well. When you… Continue reading Resume writing Tips

Computers and Internet · Science

The interconnected world wide web!!

November 27, 2012 Ram CheralaLeave a comment

It started early this morning when I woke up to the alarm on my smart phone. As it always happens, after switching off the alarm and waking up my daughter to get ready for her school, my eyes darted to the screen inviting me to check the newly arrived emails!! One thing lead to another… Continue reading The interconnected world wide web!!

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My first book published on Kindle Direct!!

July 24, 2012 Ram CheralaLeave a comment

Take a peek at a children’s book I authored several years ago but just got around to finishing and publishing on Kindle a few weeks back. Let me know what you think. http://www.amazon.com/Rescue-Mermaid-Adventures-Palaunasia-ebook/dp/B007HQH94K Ram

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Book Review: Johnny Bunko by Daniel H. Pink and Rob Ten Pas

July 17, 2012July 17, 2012 Ram Cherala1 Comment

This is a great book written by Daniel Pink as a Manga comic strip with art by Rob Ten Pas. The book provides great career advice as summarized into the six points below: 1. There is no plan. 2. Think strengths, not weaknesses. 3. It’s not about you. 4. Persistence trumps talent. 5. Make excellent… Continue reading Book Review: Johnny Bunko by Daniel H. Pink and Rob Ten Pas

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Job Searching revisited

May 2, 2012 Ram Cherala1 Comment

I was speaking to my nephew today about his job search which triggered an interesting conversation around what new approaches to take these days for finding a job. The traditional models of job search have been replaced by new methods that leverage social networks and connections with people who are making the hiring decisions. Given… Continue reading Job Searching revisited

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