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Build One to Throw Away: Embracing Iteration

3 months ago John Farrier

The principle of “Build One to Throw Away” from Frederick Brooks’ “The Mythical Man-Month” is an important yet often misunderstood approach to software development. This principle highlights the importance of early iteration and learning, even

Active Career Management for Technical Professionals

6 months ago John Farrier

Career management is hard. When managing your career in an evolving professional landscape, it's not uncommon to find oneself at a career crossroads, wondering whether it's time to seek new horizons or stay the

The Win-Win-Win Principle for Stronger Businesses and Careers

7 months ago John Farrier

The Win-Win-Win Principle is a holistic approach to business that ensures value is created for the client, business, and employees. Derived from experiences in software engineering companies, it advises looking for opportunities that bring mutual

John E. Farrier has over 25 years as a successful founder and software engineering leader, particularly noted for delivering high-value projects to U.S. Air Force clients.

Hellebore, under his leadership as Co-Founder and CEO, saw remarkable growth and was pivotal in the defense sector, particularly with designing advanced mission systems architectures for next-generation aircraft. This journey culminated in a successful exit, testifying to the firm's substantial impact.

In his expansive technical repertoire, John commands expertise in Design Patterns, C++, Python, DevOps, AI, Game Engine Design, Large-Scale Agile Project Management, and Application Security. Leveraging Agile principles and stream-aligned teams, he constantly explores the outer reaches of software engineering possibilities. John's credentials are reinforced by numerous publications in the realm of Modeling and Simulation.

John's commitment extends beyond mere technical excellence. He’s an unwavering advocate for fostering strong software cultures, emphasizing collaboration and career evolution. He operates with a strong ethos of principle-based decision-making and hyper transparency, fostering both trust and clarity in professional relationships.

At present, John leads Polyrhythm Software, channeling his vast expertise into commercial software development, ensuring products of the highest caliber and innovative solutions. In addition to his software feats, John keeps a foot in the entertainment realm as a part-time Hollywood movie producer and is gearing up to release a book on "C++ Algorithms and Data Structures" for Packt Publishing.

John Farrier

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Build One to Throw Away: Embracing Iteration

Active Career Management for Technical Professionals

The Win-Win-Win Principle for Stronger Businesses and Careers