My title contains the word "engineer." That's what I'm good at. At least, I think. I'm good at solving problems, building tools, and doing the design and engineering for a system or feature.
However, there's no "engineering" to be done at the moment. Some days I wish they would just change my job title to "code monkey." It would really be a better fit with the actual work.
I've had all kinds of titles: PM, architect (project, enterprise, and system), senior developer, lead, tech lead, design team lead, DBA, trainer, mentor, coach.
I've had 'em all -- and I like "code monkey" the best.
I think Wally's dream is possible! Especially if we consider architecture as the "normative restriction of design freedom."(Dietz, 2007) And if successful, I think Wally should start his own company!
The Roman Emperor Majorian described himself as one "who still glories in the name of senator." I glory in the name of "programmer." I would prefer nothing more, regardless of what my other responsibilities may be, because it's the most pleasing title to me.
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[ 2.8 ms ] story [ 30.0 ms ] threadHowever, there's no "engineering" to be done at the moment. Some days I wish they would just change my job title to "code monkey." It would really be a better fit with the actual work.
I've had all kinds of titles: PM, architect (project, enterprise, and system), senior developer, lead, tech lead, design team lead, DBA, trainer, mentor, coach.
I've had 'em all -- and I like "code monkey" the best.
http://ocastaneda.weblog.tudelft.nl/2008/03/04