Sunday, September 14, 2008

Flerg

I thought I'd help point google in the right direction with this link. Flerg, Flirg, flirj.

Development Manager Position

TITLE: (5908MIK) Development Manager
COMPANY: Our client maintains and operates largeinternational computer networks to supportsecurities trading on U.S. and foreign markets.
REQUIREMENTS: This position requires very strongknowledge of computer programming techniques,software design, and programming environment onthe Microsoft Windows platform using VisualC++/MFC. Candidate must have prior experience inbuilding and managing a team of computerprogrammers, running complex developmentprojects, and interact with executive managementas well as outside vendors and clients. Financialsoftware experience is essential, specifically inthe area of front-end applications for tradingmultiple instruments: equities, equity options,and futures. Expertise in design, testing, andimplementation of Microsoft SQL database productsis a great plus. Minimum four-year college degreein computer science or related area is expected.
DUTIES: Seeking a senior management professionalto lead computer-programming team. DevelopmentManager will directly report to Chief InformationOfficer.
LOCATION:  Chicago
SALARY RANGE: Competitive

Interested?  Please contact us via email atresume@roytalman.com   Remember to include thejob number and the name of your counselor (if youhave one).
Feel free to forward this email to a friend.Even if this job is not for you but you areactively looking for a new position - reply to usand tell us what special strength you possessthat will make you standout from our othercandidates.

Identifiying Detroit's shortcomings?

For those wondering why Detroit has fumbled in automotive innovation, consider that they've not invested sufficiently in innovation: (from NYTimes at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/automobiles/14AUTO.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper&pagewanted=all&oref=slogin) -- a seven story tower!

Mr. Hall said: “If G.M. were alone in this initiative, the Volt
probably would be enough to boost it back to the top of the
technological heap. But in Toyota City, there’s a seven-story tower
called the Electric Powertrain Building. And Chrysler
has a hybrid project called ENVI that’s progressing more quickly than
expected. So the best that can be hoped is that the Volt will move G.M.
to the front row of companies with contemporary propulsion technology.”