I’ve had a couple of first hand experiences using both Follow the Sun and Remote Working models for both engineering design and software development. In each case the model was based on moving the work between sites in different time-zones/geographic locations and the results were mixed. Recently, the issue has come up again at work, as a result of a recent business acquisition and there have been numerous debates on how this might work. So the help clarify my thoughts, I want to consider the costs and benefits, together with some ideas for making and objective decision.
Are There Real Benefits to Follow the Sun and Remote Working?
Posted by Adrian Smith
on June 27, 2008
An Engineering Design Framework – Part 1
Posted by Adrian Smith
on June 17, 2008
The effectiveness of software application frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, automated build tools like Maven, and architectural design patterns like Model-View-Controller, demonstrate the value of a structured approach to development tasks. For me, the expression “convention over configuration” really sums it up. When I’m developing an application I’m far more interested in the business logic rather than the inner workings of the framework or how I should structure an application.
Ruby on Rails achieves this goal by simplifying web application development and removing configuration decisions so that the developer can focus on solving the business problem. With this in mind I thought there may be value in exploring an equivalent framework for mechanical part and assembly design.