Why did the consultant get promoted?

Because he aced every status meeting! 

Release Readiness

 Release Readiness refers a series of activities that run in parallel with software development.  When you deliver a software, giving people the tested codes is not enough.  There are other activities required for releasing the software.

Snowflake Lawsuit

Snowflake Lawsuit reminded me that in the year 1996 when I started my career in building enterprise application for Oracle, Informix CEO, Phillip White went to jail. I remember the case as it later triggered the SOX law.  Informix’s 1996 financial statements were inaccurate. The SEC charged that White had inappropriately included revenue from contracts where side letters existed (secret agreements that enable customers to cancel contracts and receive their money back) and engaged in barter transactions with computer manufacturers where reciprocal purchases of hardware for software were made.

Now, the former CEO, Frank Slootman may face the same type of issues.  According to the register:

Why don't I like Microsoft 365? It is counter-productive.

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Here are my chats with Microsoft New Bing:

Sam Altman talked about startup

https://youtu.be/0lJKucu6HJc