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Why the best developers are often the worst estimators
After graduating, I was not only in a position to implement large software projects with hundreds or even thousands of development hours, but also to appreciate them. Since the age of 18, I have always been involved in the development of software projects alongside my studies. Some of them even ran productively in 24/7 operation in plant parks. However, these were...
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What industry and research can learn from each other
It's not just since AutoLab moved into the EBS Center and our company activities have been taking place directly on the TU Graz campus that I've been actively involved in both industry and science. My master thesis, together with TU Graz, led to a patent application for the automated treatment of thyroid diseases. I have therefore been involved in entrepreneurial projects and scientific research in parallel for a long time.
Book Recommendations
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
This book is my absolute favorite, which I gladly recommend to everyone and gave to every new employee on their first day at work. It shows impressively how easily our thinking is influenced and illustrates the theories with numerous examples and studies. You can get a little insight in the blog post Why the best developers are often the worst estimators.
Noise von Olivier Sibony, Daniel Kahneman und Cass Sunstein
This book is more or less a sequel to Thinking, Fast and Slow and is a clear recommendation for anyone who regularly has to make important decisions.