[Baypiggies] Looking to Hire Contract Faculty & Mentors At Rocket Space|RocketU Developer Bootcamp; HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Python, Django

[Larry Cuba]

At 04:17 PM 9/20/2013, Rick Kwan wrote:
>"unfair advantage" is general business or marketing speak for raising
>the bar against the competition so high so that it is almost not worth
>their effort to compete against you.  If you "google" or "bing" it,
>you'll find there is even a book by that name, and the term is in very
>widespread use.

so the distinction between 'unfair' and 'fair' really isn't being made any more.
wow.
thanks for the update. 


>Someone could certainly use bad ethics to create an "unfair
>advantage", but I would think it has more to do with:
>* smartly and efficiently executing your business.
>* employing tools and knowledge that the competition is ignoring or
>too lazy to master.

sorry. 
don't see what's "unfair" about that. 
being smarter and more clever than the competition is not unfair. 


>Some people might say that Python has an unfair advantage against
>Perl.  Python was designed with hindsight of how scripting and
>object-oriented design work; much of the sweat in pioneering this area
>was done by Perl programmers, and yet Python reaps the rewards.
>...

whether true or not, it sounds like a fair advantage to me. 

>However, if you want to talk about amassing patents to slaughter your
>competition by making legal defense impractical, that's a different
>discussion... which I won't start.

where to draw the line between ethical and unethical business
practices should be discussed somewhere, if not here.
(and i'm sure it is).
Blurring the distinction between the words "fair" and "unfair"
is counterproductive to making that line visible.  


>Disclaimer:  I am lowly coder.  I have no successful track record in
>business or law.  So apply as much salt as you want to my comments.
>[Then again, perhaps I don't have those successes because I don't know
>how to take unfair advantage of the competition.]

don't "know how" or just won't because you know it's wrong?

Larry C.




>On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 3:55 PM, Larry Cuba <cuba at well.com> wrote:
>> At 01:44 PM 9/20/2013, David Lawrence wrote:
>>
>> Hi Larry,
>>
>> I've worked with Michelle and RocketU. That particular quote you're picking
>> out is simply a reference to the introductions that Rocket Space, the parent
>> organization to RocketU, helps make between entrepreneurs, investors,
>> mentors and talented technical people looking to work in start ups.
>>
>>
>> thank you for the explanation.
>> not to cast aspersions on Michelle or RocketU in particular.
>> I'm sure it's the company's boilerplate pitch.
>> But whoever it was who wrote that sentence and everyone
>> who approved its use are missing something.
>> (and also apparently a lot of those who read it).
>>
>> I assure you nothing unethical or illegal was intended or implied.
>>
>>
>> of course, i can not judge intentions, but the implication
>> of the use of the word "unfair advantage" is absolutely clear.
>> they are looking for people who value personal gain
>> over ethics (i.e. "fairness").
>>
>> it's not that i'm shocked by this.
>> This is clearly the tenor of the times.
>> but i'm surprised that anyone would be so blatant
>> about it as to put it into their pitch to attract a
>> certain kind of personality and that everyone would
>> find that acceptable.
>>
>> They are either
>> a) deliberately appealing to those who find shady dealings attractive, or
>> b) completely oblivious to the concept of fair play and ethical behavior and
>> don't even notice what is implied by their own words.
>>
>> Neither case is commendable.
>>
>> I just thought it might be useful to shine a light on this
>> phrase precisely because it appears to be so innocuous.
>> If we've gotten to the point where "unfair advantage" is a
>> perfectly acceptable policy---a *public* policy that doesn't
>> even require discretion or shame---then we need to be aware of that.
>>
>> I'm sure that i am *far* from being up on the current standards
>> and practices, but i was under the impression that cheating
>> is still something that is only discussed in private internal emails,
>> hidden from the world, and denied, if revealed.
>>
>> If cheating now entitles a company to bragging rights, well, then
>> that's news to me.
>>
>> ---Larry C.
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Larry Cuba <cuba at well.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> At 11:49 AM 9/20/2013, you wrote:
>>
>> Our members ... want to gain an unfair advantage in the market.
>>
>>
>>
>> What's an "unfair" advantage?
>> Sounds like something unethical or illegal.
>> THAT's your selling point?!
>> who do you attract with that?
>> have you ever heard of "ill-gotten gains"?
>>
>> There's nothing unfair about knowing and using Python.
>> It's available to all equally.
>>
>> Please excuse me for nit picking over a trivial thing like scruples.
>>
>> ---larry cuba
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> At 11:49 AM 9/20/2013, you wrote:
>>
>> We are actively looking for great Python teachers, mentors and TA's to help
>> us deliver training to aspiring Python developers.
>>
>> Role: Contract Faculty At Rocket Space|RocketU Developer Bootcamp;
>> HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Python, Django
>>
>> About RocketSpace | RocketU
>>
>> RocketSpace is an open innovation campus located in the heart of San
>> Francisco. Our members are disruptive, fast-growing technology companies who
>> want to gain an unfair advantage in the market.
>>
>> RocketU helps top-performing entrepreneurs and tech professionals learn the
>> cutting-edge coding languages and techniques that are necessary for today’s
>> modern applications. We’re more than just another dev bootcamp; we deliver
>> our courses with your whole tech career in mind. RocketU is embedded on the
>> RocketSpace campus, giving you access to some of the hottest tech startups
>> on the planet.
>>
>> Job Description
>> We are looking for a team of dynamic, talented and enthusiastic technical
>> faculty, mentors and TA’s to train students who are highly motivated to
>> transition into the tech industry. Each Developer Bootcamp lasts 10 weeks
>> and start every quarter. During the bootcamp, the faculty and mentor team
>> will eat and breathe with the students Monday thru Friday, 8AM - 6PM.
>> The RocketU logo, Develop Yourself, is targeted at both faculty as well as
>> aspiring developers because we fundamentally believe that when you teach,
>> you learn. If you love technology and learning and would benefit from
>> rewarding interaction with aspiring developers and the broader RocketSpace
>> accelerator community, we want to hear from you!
>>
>> Major job responsibilities include:
>>
>> Leading lectures and labs on all technical aspects in the bootcamp
>> Guiding students on their individual product design, development, debug and
>> deployment
>> Preparing students for job interviews and product demo
>> Assessing quality of work and providing constructive feedback
>> Conducting technical Interviews of prospective RocketU bootcamp applicants
>> Technical Requirements
>> The ideal candidate(s) will have:
>>
>> Expertise in working with front end technology such as HTML, CSS,
>> Javascript, and JQuery
>> Proficiency with Python and/or Ruby and experience with frameworks such as
>> Django and Rails
>> Hands-on experience with Web application architecture and database design
>> Exposure to “what’s hot” in technology like NodeJS, Backbone, Angular, less,
>> bootstrap
 (the list is way too long)
>> Familiarity with the typical web server setup
>> General Requirements
>> Experience in training and mentoring web development to
>> students/colleagues/team members
>> 5+ years professional Web development experience, with managerial experience
>> preferred
>> Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills, enabling
>> effective interaction and knowledge transfer to teammates
>> Meticulous attention to detail
>> Positive attitude and professionalism in the workplace
>> A great sense of humor is always appreciated
>> Ability to work out of our San Francisco based office
>> If you are interested in learning more about potentially joining our team,
>> please contact Michelle Berry at rocketu at rocket-space.com .
>>
>>
>> Michelle Berry | RocketSpace
>> Senior Vice President, RocketU
>>
>> mberry at rocket-space.com
>> www.rocketu.com
>> (M) 415.722.6816
>> 225 Bush Street, 12th Floor
>> San Francisco, CA 94104
>> www.linkedin.com/pub/michelle-berry/0/463/609/
>>
>>
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