[kwlug-disc] Solara is hiring a Telecommunications Data System Manager

[Mikalai Birukou]

This topic sounds interesting, I encourage those looking to check it out.

In the spirit of Saturday reflections on how people are part of systems 
around us, can I explicitly write what I think is assumed but isn't 
passed in an explicit Pythonian style. As tech people ourselves we may 
do copy-pasting of human-related parts, prompting a need to revisit 
(refactoring?).

On 2022-05-20 16:46, Tom Tessier wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> Solara Remote Data Delivery Incorporated (Solara) is seeking a 
> Telecommunications Data System Manager with a passion for satellites 
> and space. As lead of our Systems Operations team, you will maintain 
> and further develop a leading-edge hybrid satellite and cellular 
> communication network that will transform the way satellite 
> communications is used today.
>
> This position requires someone familiar with the secure operation and 
> application development methodology of Linux/UNIX server systems, that 
> thrives in a dynamic cross-functional organization that is not afraid 
> to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to pivot on new 
> requirements. In a few months you will also be joining a team flying a 
> space mission.
>
> Join us, and you will contribute to bringing communications to 
> unserved areas, changing our world.
>
> Your main *tasks* will be:
>
>   * Taking responsibility over the maintenance and upgrading of our
>     satellite and cellular SMS message and GPS location management
>     system.
>   * Leading the interfacing of a virtual mobile phone system (MVNO) to
>     our existing satellite communication system and others in the future.
>   * Maintaining and expanding our customer experience log-in account
>     and billing system.
>   * Conducting updates to our online sales web pages.
>   * Maintaining and expanding SQL databases. Design and management of
>     databases is an integral part of all these duties.
>   * Ensuring the integrity of customer privacy and company security
>     architecture.
>   * Supporting engineering, marketing and administration personnel in
>     system design and operations as needed.
>
> You will have the following *competencies*:
>
>   * Organize your own work plan and schedule in unison with company
>     Data Systems operational plans, engineering design support and
>     operational needs of administration and customer service.
>   * Being the technical authority on the company servers,
>     communication links and data systems.
>   * Participation in decisions at the systems and operational levels.
>
> Your *responsibilities* will be:
>
>   * Committing to the objectives of Solara.
>   * Adapting your work methods to the agile methodology.
>   * Delivery of work on time and of high quality.
>   * Contributing to cross-functional design, implementation and
>     verification activities.
>   * Working with contractors and suppliers to ensure timely,
>     cost-effective and high-quality results.
>   * Supervision of systems employees and interns.
>   * Providing inputs to support business level processes and decisions.
>
> You shall have the following *professional qualifications*:
>
>   * B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
>     experience in a similar production environment.
>   * Strong expertise in Linux operating systems and SQL databases is
>     essential.
>   * Expertise in Perl, Python, Ruby on Rails, Java, Postgresql and
>     Javascript are preferred.
>   * Demonstrated ability to document systems for testing, review and
>     troubleshooting.
>   * Strong communication skills for working as part of a development
>     team with hardware engineers and interfacing with customers.
>   * Experience in working with machine-to-machine communications
>     systems and secure interfacing with external systems an asset.
>   * Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
>
Of course, we comment on personal attitude part as this is what human 
brings to otherwise deterministic systems.

> As a successful candidate, your *personal attitude* will be aligned 
> with the following:
>
>   * You acknowledge that Solara is a leader in giving the world new
>     ways to communicate that customers depend on for enjoyment,
>     business continuity and safety, and you are ready to go the extra
>     mile when needed.
>
Should this read roughly as """

Many customers depend on us, and when our system screws up, and you need 
to spend more effort, you know that it isn't a waste. And when this 
happens more than two times, your passion and technical talent will 
surface a systematic correction. Its this human agility we all need, and 
Solara acknowledges that it should adapt when a particular rigidity is 
found to be counter productive.

"""


Instead, current paragraph induces following reactions:

1) " You acknowledge that Solara is a leader ..." -- kiss the ring. Sit 
flat, we are already the leader. You don't have to think, we are leader 
already.

2) " ... you are ready to go the extra mile when needed." -- you'll 
patch it with your lifetime and blood, but you acknowledge that Solara 
is a leader and you'll keep churning out heroic effort when needed.


Saturday reflections:

Heroic, extra ordinary, "extra mile" -- is what our systems can't depend on.
When scrappy startup starts up, they occasionally lean on miracles. But 
startup-ing should be viewed as growing up, starting to be reliable, 
dependable.
Let's acknowledge that any established company may places where "extra 
miles" may creep in: circles. It is always possible to place an infinite 
number of miles when you run in circles. Aforementioned agility is 
supposed to eliminate such places, or so we hope.


>   * You are eager to work with a team that helps one another, shares
>     thoughts and ideas, and respects one another in our diversity and
>     unique life experiences.
>   * You thrive being part of a team of highly skilled, experience and
>     efficient teammates.
>
Should this be with 'd'? "experienced and efficient teammates"

>   * You are a solution-oriented person who can comfortably manage
>     uncertainty and sees opportunity in risks.
>   * You know "perfection" is the enemy of "completed on time and
>     within specification".
>
Should this read as:

"""

Perfection can't be used as an excuse to be late. Your talent, your 
brain always strives for perfection, and you also perfect this internal 
reasoning by including other perspectives to solutions that we may be 
tempted to consider in isolation. You are open-minded in this respect.

"""

>   * All in all, you want to be part of the future of Solara, the
>     company that will transform the way satellite and cellular
>     communications are used today.
>
Should this be followed by a song like this 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqL7Yllgeew

> In exchange, Solara will offer you a permanent employment contract 
> with the most flexible work conditions, three weeks paid leave and an 
> attractive compensation package.
>
> Tom Tessier, President of Solara, is looking forward to receiving your 
> resume at: ttessier  at solaradata   dott   com.
>
> Thank you for your interest! All the best,
>
> -Tom
>
>
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Mikalai Birukou
CEO | 3NSoft Inc.
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