Penny Curtis

Stories

Manager, User Experience Design [Jan 21 2008]

Senior Software Project Manager [Jan 25 2008]

Manager Software Test Automation [Feb 14 2008]

Java Developer - BlackBerry Maps [Feb 21 2008]

Java Developer J2ME [Feb 21 2008]

Java Developer J2SE [Feb 22 2008]

Infrastructure Software Engineer [Feb 22 2008]

Manager of IT [Mar 03 2008]

Team Lead, Production Support [Mar 27 2008]

Project Manager - Handheld Division [Apr 03 2008]

Senior Software Integration Project Manager [Apr 03 2008]

Authentication Software Engineer [Apr 08 2008]

Technical Writer – Developer Documentation [Jun 05 2008]

Software Developer [Jun 15 2008]

Software Testing Specialist [Jun 15 2008]

Team Lead, Performance Tools [Jun 20 2008]

Mobile Applications Developer [Jul 01 2008]

Java Developer [Jul 09 2008]

Mac Software Test Specialist [Aug 13 2008]

Team Lead, Application Platform Documentation [Sep 03 2008]

Performance Testing Specialist [Oct 07 2008]

UX Designer [Oct 24 2008]

Senior Software Project Manager [Nov 05 2008]

Comments on above stories

Comments

"Does RIM use DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture)? Yes, they are just starting to use this technology – and having DITA experience for this role is an asset." [Sep 06 2007 14:50]

"Question: How much interaction design experience do I need for this role? Answer: The role is a split between usability and interaction design, but with more focus on the interaction side of design. My client is looking for someone with a mix betw…" [Sep 06 2007 14:56]

"Some interesting facts…-recently started their first product re-write, which will last about 3-5 years-new position in the company because of the re-write-working alongside Senior UI Designer & UI Development team in Waterloo" [Sep 06 2007 15:00]

"Question: How many people are on the team and at what seniority level? Answer: The team has 7 senior software developers. The entire team is located in the Mississauga office." [Sep 10 2007 15:42]

"Question: I have experience with document management software. Would I be a fit for the position? Answer: Yes, ideally the individual will have 4+ years experience with document management software – specifically file passing/conversion." [Sep 10 2007 15:44]

"Some additional information about the role:-team of 4 senior developers-everyone is located in Mississauga office-a lot of hands-on Java coding and design experience-not so much experience in integrating existing software solutions, but instead more …" [Sep 10 2007 15:56]

"Question: Would I be required to built generic software or customized software? Answer: There is a general framework that is used across all projects; however, each client will require different features to be implemented. It is a very project-dr…" [Sep 21 2007 16:07]

"Question: Do I work directly with clients to gather requirements? Answer: No, there are technical consultants who are the link to the customer. You will work with these individuals to build out customized applications." [Sep 21 2007 16:07]

"Question: How much of my time will be spent coding? Answer: A large majority of your time is spent coding; however, my client is looking for someone who can work with the architects to create design processes and strategic planning for the future." [Sep 21 2007 16:07]

"Question: What is the environment like in the office? Answer: The office is a newly refurbished loft in downtown Toronto. There are 80 employees with 16 on the development team. It’s a close-knit team in a relaxed work environment. No floresce…" [Sep 21 2007 16:08]

"Here are some extra points about the position:-focused on the performance of the entire system, in particular on the transport protocols-tasks: benchmarking protocol performance, analysis of bottleneck, determination of necessary changes to protocol …" [Nov 08 2007 18:10]

"Q: I am a software architect, but still involved in systems work. Would I be a good fit? A: The position isn't focused on software architecture since that impliesgetting inside the individual components, and the other departmentsresponsible for th…" [Nov 08 2007 18:14]

"Here are some extra points about the position:-mainly focused on C++, but some C# work on the front-end-looking for someone who has build tools from scratch (full SDLC)-you would be creating network simulations ie. test how the server would respond i…" [Nov 12 2007 10:12]

"Q: Who else is on the team? A: The team is comprised of 7 developers/architects who come to RIM with a lot of performance experience. You would be exposed to groundbreaking performance testing that you wouldn’t see in other software companies. …" [Nov 12 2007 10:13]

"The ideal candidate will be someone who has grew a team both locally and remotely. This Waterloo based team is expected to grow very rapidly so an ideal manager would be someone who could manage growth while creating process. Also, this position s…" [Nov 13 2007 16:30]

"Would I be required to be on call 24/7 as the Manager? No, you would be required to be on call 1 out of every 5 weekends per year. Typically a manager would only be called on the weekend in the case of an emergency that could not be resolved by th…" [Nov 13 2007 16:37]

"Some extra points about the position:-ISO knowledge is an asset-experience managing long-term projects will set you apart (i.e. 8 months plus)-ability to mentor less senior individuals on the team-ability to manage projects from start-to-finish-proj…" [Nov 13 2007 16:43]

"This position is located with either the Mississauga or Waterloo office. There is no travel required between the two offices." [Nov 29 2007 13:23]

"This particular team has 5 individuals and 3 of them are at a Senior level. I’m looking for solid J2SE developers with 3+ years experience…and someone who enjoys keeping updated on new Java technologies." [Nov 29 2007 13:25]

"This growing team is looking to hire 3-4 developers (variety of levels) in the Waterloo office." [Nov 30 2007 10:53]

"Blue Coat has a reputation of attracting some of the best developers in the KW. Also, they have a very low turn over rate because of their challenging projects and positive work environment. They are #1 in the market place for sales and their stoc…" [Nov 30 2007 10:56]

"This position is with the Instant Messaging Development Team – entirely based in Mississauga." [Dec 11 2007 11:25]

"Yes, this position is still open. The team is looking to hire 2 individuals with this specific skill set." [Dec 13 2007 08:58]

"The team presently has 5 testers + 1 team lead. Opalis is looking to grow the size of the team to 10 people within the next year. Therefore, there is a massive amount of growth for early joiners." [Jan 02 2008 13:27]

"How big is the team? The team is comprised of 7 developers/architects who come to RIM with a lot of performance experience. You would be exposed to groundbreaking performance testing that you wouldn’t see in other software companies." [Jan 02 2008 13:36]

"Q: Who else is on the team? A: The team is comprised of 7 developers/architects who come to RIM with a lot of performance experience. You would be exposed to groundbreaking performance testing that you wouldn’t see in other software companies." [Jan 02 2008 13:38]

"My vote goes to The Sandvine Way and Paul Carvalho’s article on hiring testers." [Jan 15 2008 10:30]

"This is a new and growing team in Waterloo. Ideally they would like to hire 5-6 technical engineers. Bluecoat presently has technical support offices throughout North America, Latin America and Europe – so no shift work or working nights." [Jan 15 2008 10:34]

"Be part of a growing team who are attracting some of the best performance architects/developers in the region." [Jan 15 2008 10:35]

"This team presently has 18 developers + 2 team leads. You would be working on 3-4 projects at one time, so lots of variety in your work. As a senior developer you would be responsible for overseeing more complex projects and mentoring junior develo…" [Jan 15 2008 10:48]

"In this position, you would have 10 direct reports – ranging from researchers to user experience designers. Projects span across the entire software and hardware departments at RIM. As the Manager you would be responsible for 25+ projects with sh…" [Jan 21 2008 15:35]

"Who is the ideal candidate? The ideal candidate is someone with 5+ years experience managing dispersed teams. Experience creating process and long-term planning is a definite must. This position is highly visible within the organization because o…" [Jan 21 2008 15:35]

"In this position, you would be working closely with the Platform and Tools Development group based out of Mississauga." [Jan 29 2008 13:51]

"Interested in learning more about Blue Coat’s product line? Check out these links: Demonstration 1 Demonstration 2 Demonstration 3 Demonstration 4 Demonstration 5 Demonstration 6" [Feb 14 2008 17:06]

"This growing team is looking to hire 3-4 developers (variety of levels) in the Waterloo office." [Feb 25 2008 16:19]

"Q: I am concerned about the fact that Blue Coat is US-based… what is the commitment to Waterloo? A: With the SVP of Engineering operating from Waterloo, and a solid foundation of very senior technical team members, Blue Coat has shown great commi…" [Feb 25 2008 16:21]

"Be part of a close-knit team of developers creating applications from scratch. You’ll have full control over new designs – so truly making your mark with RIM! This is a growing team entirely based in Ottawa, Ontario." [Feb 28 2008 15:53]

"Why work at Opalis? The better question might be…why NOT work at Opalis? 2007 marked their most successful year with triple-digit growth over the last two quarters. Additionally, Opalis saw its customer pipeline grow by more than 130% this year. …" [Mar 03 2008 14:32]

"Hi Saravana, Thanks for your feedback on the article. You raised two very good points. Regarding industry shifts, you’re exactly right when saying it can bring fresh ideas to a workplace. But to add some backgrounder – I mean if someone comp…" [Mar 14 2008 14:47]

"This is a brand new position with the Technical Writing department. You will be working with some of the most complex technical documentation RIM has to offer." [Mar 14 2008 16:02]

"Points International works with some of biggest brands in the world, such as: AeroPlan, American Airlines, British Airways, US Airways, Reserve America, InterContinental, eBay, Microsoft, HBC, Esso Extra, Starbucks, Travelocity and Google. Those a…" [Mar 27 2008 16:44]

"Points were recently featured in the Globe and Mail’s “Stars and Dogs” report as a company you should invest in. Read the article As Team Lead you’re entitled to stock options…talk about a great perk!" [Mar 27 2008 16:51]

"Be part of a rapidly expanding team that is focusing on some of the most cutting edge products at RIM. You would be responsible for creating documentation from scratch. There is a high degree of career growth because this team is targeted to double…" [Apr 04 2008 11:50]

"You would be creating and updating several API guides and SDK’s. Some well-known companies such as IBM and SAP would be reading your documentation. RIM is looking for very technical individuals, ideally with a computer science/math background. …" [Apr 04 2008 11:52]

"Preferred location is Mississauga because the majority of the team is based in this office." [Apr 04 2008 11:53]

"Be part of a growing and highly visible team at RIM. You be working closely with development and senior management to get new products out the door. You would be driving the launch of all new applications – so this position comes with some seriou…" [Apr 04 2008 11:56]

"The ideal candidate will be someone who can hit the ground running. You’ll be managing on average one major project that will last just under a year. This position requires someone who can run their own desk and take charge on highly visible proj…" [Apr 08 2008 15:16]

"This particular team as RIM is considered to have some of the most complex documentation. You will be creating administrator guides and installation guides that are used by thousands of companies worldwide when setting up the BES (Blackberry Enterpr…" [Apr 14 2008 10:44]

"The Enterprise Server team has 8-10 writers (mainly at the Senior level). The entire documentation department is moving toward using DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture), so if you have experience in this area you will be one step ahead of…" [Apr 14 2008 10:46]

"This role can be based in either Waterloo or Mississauga. Their is minimal travel required between each office." [Apr 24 2008 21:09]

"This is a 20+ person Project Management team that is divided into small sections who specialize in different areas. You will get to work directly with development – if you're a technical project manager you'll excel. You will manage 3-4 proj…" [Apr 24 2008 21:15]

"This is a unique opportunity to lead 8 senior level writers who are documenting some of the most complex information that RIM produces. Your role will be a split between people management and project management. This team is targeted for expansion …" [Jun 02 2008 15:21]

"The role has very limited travel because the entire team is based in Waterloo. P.S. This a new position within the department because they are rapidly expanding." [Jun 02 2008 15:21]

"This is a new position in the Waterloo office to oversee a small team of engineers (approx. 4-5 ppl)." [Jun 20 2008 16:26]