Yes it is over... I finally took the SCJP certification on Friday 14th July 2006. It was at the prometric centre in Andheri-east. I first came to the office, had a nice breakfast given by mom and then left for the center. The center is quite good and the people are very professional and supportive.
It has been a long journey. When I joined the company, I was straight away put into Java CoE(Center of Excellence). It was however a very disorganised entity. No guidance of any sort to us beginners and we were sometimes supposed to resolve queries for technologies which we had not even heard about before. So we concentrated on many different things at different points in time. No focus and no attention on any particular domain or technology.
Slowly but steadily we learnt a few basic things related to Java and then soon we started preparing for Java certification. But it soon took a backseat as I was told to prepare a KSS on JSF. I got deeply involved in that and hence certification took a blow. After that finished, I got involved in portal training. The portal technology helped me to make sample applications using BEA weblogic portal and I also helped a colleague in her real life project.
After that we again started studying for the certi. We had to start anew as the tempo had gone down and we had to refresh ourselves on the minor details. But it was shortlived as we again went into a training and then into a project. I got involved in another KSS this time on Java 5.
I also gave a presentation on Internet and web technologies to a group of librarians. I also got a chance to work on proposals which was quite a new experience. How new business is achieved and what are the finer details in making a proposal to the client. We didnt won that but still it was fun to work.
Soon after that we demanded to our PL to give us some project experience as we felt that just sitting here wont give us any experience. He relented and brought the concept of 50-50. 50-50 simply means that half of the time we devote to Java CoE and the remaining half of our time is spent in a project. The client was a Travel management and foreign exchange company. We developed the audit trail module. It was a great learning experience for me and I finally worked on a proper project. I also came to know that I can write decent code. At the same time we also continued our SCJP preparation. THe project got over in the first week of July. Now our efforts were entirely concentrated on SCJP 5. I finally gave it and passed with a score of 94%. Its a great feeling as I had really worked hard to make sure that I get a score above 90%. I did face some difficulties though. For instance, there were very few mock papers available for SCJP 5.
Now I am thinking of taking a nice break. Not sure where to go but will have to decide fast.
Bye for now.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Monday, May 15, 2006
funny thought on a software developer by Dilbert
I read the blog entry from Euxx where he had posted a funny entry for software developer. It is of Dilbert:
My dog was tired of hearing me whine about my job, so he became a billionaire and bought my company and fired me
My dog was tired of hearing me whine about my job, so he became a billionaire and bought my company and fired me
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Finally some creative work
Its nice to be back!
After many days i am writing something of my own. In the past few months alot has changed about me. previously i had hardly ant knowledge of Java. now i do know a lot about it and also some related technologies as well. Ofcourse I don need to know them since my Job profile is such. I have to keep tracking latest trends and technologies. So now i not only know Java but also some of its rivals. What this had done to me is that I am a jack of all but master of not. But i dont mind being that for some time.
What i have observed is that Blogs are a really good source of information. For much of my work i get knowledge from there. No wonder Sabeer Bhatia also started his own blog Software blogeverywhere.com.
I studied Java 5 recently and I am really impressed with it. It does make life easier for a Java developer. I was initially confused with the entire J2EE thing because of the sheer number of terms and acronyms it had. Fortunately the new Java Specification does make life a bit easier if not totally simple. When you look at Java's EJB3.0 you will get an idea.
Chalo c u later... i m writing this from my office machine since the software on my machine has gone to sleep.
After many days i am writing something of my own. In the past few months alot has changed about me. previously i had hardly ant knowledge of Java. now i do know a lot about it and also some related technologies as well. Ofcourse I don need to know them since my Job profile is such. I have to keep tracking latest trends and technologies. So now i not only know Java but also some of its rivals. What this had done to me is that I am a jack of all but master of not. But i dont mind being that for some time.
What i have observed is that Blogs are a really good source of information. For much of my work i get knowledge from there. No wonder Sabeer Bhatia also started his own blog Software blogeverywhere.com.
I studied Java 5 recently and I am really impressed with it. It does make life easier for a Java developer. I was initially confused with the entire J2EE thing because of the sheer number of terms and acronyms it had. Fortunately the new Java Specification does make life a bit easier if not totally simple. When you look at Java's EJB3.0 you will get an idea.
Chalo c u later... i m writing this from my office machine since the software on my machine has gone to sleep.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Some Truths...
This is a forwarded joke which I received recently. Since I have nothing worthwhile to write about. I would keep the blog updated by posting something funny.
Here is the funny mail...
1.) U use phrases like "No issue s" and "Value addition" in everyday parlance. For e.g. When talking about your doodhwalla, U say, "His milk does zero value addition to my health but he is the only guy around so no issues"
2.) Ur prime source of entertainment is the forwards send to U by friends w hose faces U cant remember.
3.) U drink more tea or coffee than water.
4.) U keep trying to shut down ur home computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del (used to lock office comps)
5.) When ur mobile rings at home, U rush outside to receive thecall.
6.) When U make calls at home, U accidentally dial "0"to get an outside line.
7.) U haven't played Solitaire with real cards in years.
8.) Ur last crush was a girl in HR, ur current crush is the new girl in HR and all ur crushes in the future willbe girls in HR.
9.) U spend the entire day reading forwards, smoking cigarettes, drinking tea/coffee and playing T.T. and then complain about the late working hours.
10.) Ur important 'meetings' usually comprise two or three people max, including yourself.
11) U secretly prepare for CAT only to find ur PL sitting behind you at the exam.
13.) U keep pressing Ctrl+Enter wondering why your gmail is not going.
14.) U email ur mate who works at the desk next to U.
15.) As U read this list, U r thinking of sending it to ur friends who are also in IT.
16.)U r too busy to notice there was no line no. 12
17.)U r not sure so u scroll back check it .
18.)And now u r smiling!!!!
LOL....
Am sure u did steps 16 to 18.
Here is the funny mail...
1.) U use phrases like "No issue s" and "Value addition" in everyday parlance. For e.g. When talking about your doodhwalla, U say, "His milk does zero value addition to my health but he is the only guy around so no issues"
2.) Ur prime source of entertainment is the forwards send to U by friends w hose faces U cant remember.
3.) U drink more tea or coffee than water.
4.) U keep trying to shut down ur home computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del (used to lock office comps)
5.) When ur mobile rings at home, U rush outside to receive thecall.
6.) When U make calls at home, U accidentally dial "0"to get an outside line.
7.) U haven't played Solitaire with real cards in years.
8.) Ur last crush was a girl in HR, ur current crush is the new girl in HR and all ur crushes in the future willbe girls in HR.
9.) U spend the entire day reading forwards, smoking cigarettes, drinking tea/coffee and playing T.T. and then complain about the late working hours.
10.) Ur important 'meetings' usually comprise two or three people max, including yourself.
11) U secretly prepare for CAT only to find ur PL sitting behind you at the exam.
13.) U keep pressing Ctrl+Enter wondering why your gmail is not going.
14.) U email ur mate who works at the desk next to U.
15.) As U read this list, U r thinking of sending it to ur friends who are also in IT.
16.)U r too busy to notice there was no line no. 12
17.)U r not sure so u scroll back check it .
18.)And now u r smiling!!!!
LOL....
Am sure u did steps 16 to 18.
Monday, February 06, 2006
Interesting article on Consulting
Hi friends,
Here's an interesting article on "consulting" companies:
Read it
Its pretty thought provoking. Do read it and respond...bye
Here's an interesting article on "consulting" companies:
Read it
Its pretty thought provoking. Do read it and respond...bye
Monday, January 23, 2006
A day at an Indian wedding
well it seems i have nothing else to do when i go online...no wonder i m writing my third blog within 4 days...that must be a record of sorts for me...didnt go to the office today as i had to attend a wedding...(not mine stupid).
as per the IST u reach 1 hour behind the original scheduled time of 10 am...this is where it all starts...as soon as u enter the wedding hall all attention turns towards u...prospective father-in-laws constantly try to be cosy with u..they try to extract information regarding ur job, salary, education and other things important...if they like the trailer they will try to get ur number from ur parents or some other contact...U feel so frustated that u wish u could tell all the lies in the world (egs. I am the don of my area...I left studies years ago to pursue a career in gundagiri..etc..etc) but u cant... for it may really affect ur future prospects...
moving forward...u sit at some obscure location where there will be few disturbances so that u can calmly chat with ur friends if u have any over there...(it becomes even more difficult if u have none)...u simply wait for some refreshments to be served..juices..samosas..etc. The waiters are constantly roaming around and seem disinterested...some of them can be seen yawning
meanwhile the groom waits in the center(mandap) waiting desperately for this rituals (vidhis) to be over so that he can now enter the happy world of married life...giving him futher trouble are a few photographers and cameramen who constantly advise him on poses and shoot like FBI agents...While all this is happening, the groom's brothers and sisters try to show off their clothes and whatever else they have to display(accessories ....)
suddenly the bride arrives...the paparazzi shifts their attention to her neglecting the groom all of a sudden...The bride enjoyes her moment of undivided attention...the pose advisors among the paparazzi are back as well...
the turn of events become even more intersting if u have a foreigner among the crowd...he will simply look confused ...try to grasp whatever his happening around him and in the center...he even brings a camera to shoot but gets confused in what to shoot...
soon the rituals start and u are now engrossed in the world of mobile games(thanks to the inventor of a cellphone...we always have an alternative)...after sometime u realise that people have started having their lunch..and u also set out for that great Indian wedding lunch...
Now that u have had a good lunch u simply want to lay on ur back and have a nice sleep...but that u cant at the venue so u simply give away the gift that u have brought for the invitor ...say some nice wishes and head back to ur home for a nice afternoon sleep....zzzz.z.zzzz
Have sweet dreams...good zzzz....zzz...zzz
as per the IST u reach 1 hour behind the original scheduled time of 10 am...this is where it all starts...as soon as u enter the wedding hall all attention turns towards u...prospective father-in-laws constantly try to be cosy with u..they try to extract information regarding ur job, salary, education and other things important...if they like the trailer they will try to get ur number from ur parents or some other contact...U feel so frustated that u wish u could tell all the lies in the world (egs. I am the don of my area...I left studies years ago to pursue a career in gundagiri..etc..etc) but u cant... for it may really affect ur future prospects...
moving forward...u sit at some obscure location where there will be few disturbances so that u can calmly chat with ur friends if u have any over there...(it becomes even more difficult if u have none)...u simply wait for some refreshments to be served..juices..samosas..etc. The waiters are constantly roaming around and seem disinterested...some of them can be seen yawning
meanwhile the groom waits in the center(mandap) waiting desperately for this rituals (vidhis) to be over so that he can now enter the happy world of married life...giving him futher trouble are a few photographers and cameramen who constantly advise him on poses and shoot like FBI agents...While all this is happening, the groom's brothers and sisters try to show off their clothes and whatever else they have to display(accessories ....)
suddenly the bride arrives...the paparazzi shifts their attention to her neglecting the groom all of a sudden...The bride enjoyes her moment of undivided attention...the pose advisors among the paparazzi are back as well...
the turn of events become even more intersting if u have a foreigner among the crowd...he will simply look confused ...try to grasp whatever his happening around him and in the center...he even brings a camera to shoot but gets confused in what to shoot...
soon the rituals start and u are now engrossed in the world of mobile games(thanks to the inventor of a cellphone...we always have an alternative)...after sometime u realise that people have started having their lunch..and u also set out for that great Indian wedding lunch...
Now that u have had a good lunch u simply want to lay on ur back and have a nice sleep...but that u cant at the venue so u simply give away the gift that u have brought for the invitor ...say some nice wishes and head back to ur home for a nice afternoon sleep....zzzz.z.zzzz
Have sweet dreams...good zzzz....zzz...zzz
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Dropped.........Ganguly
I was recently having a look at some of the current affairs that are on everybody's mind these days...but none of them have hogged more limelight than the Ganguly issue...
The ganguly issue has been dragged for so long that now i hardly ever go beyond the first paragraph of that news item...according to me he has been dropped for good...he should realise that himself that he is no longer required and should better resign gracefully...
if he does this then he will do a "Sonia" in the field of Indian cricket...Each person has a period where he shines and later he has to pass the baton to someone else...Ganguly should do exactly that...look at Steve Waugh...he knew his days were numbered in the Australian test squad...so he himself retired at the end of the 3 test series in 2004...and everybody know what a splendid farewell he got...Unfortunately I doubt whether he (in fact anyone else after Steve Waugh leave aside a few) will get a nice farewell.
Ofcourse he has done a lot for the country in the 5 years when he was the captain...he braved many tough situations and instilled a new found josh in the Indian cricket team...took the tam to the world cup final of 2003...won many test matches...supported newcomers...and many other things...
But then facts are facts and they speak truth...Ganguly over the past one and a half years was becoming more of a liability than an asset like in the late 90s and early part of this decade...He used to score big runs only against the lowly teams and performed indifferently against better placed teams...Differences were bound to increase with the induction of Greg Chappel. The latter being an Australian was obviously not going to keep quiet...
Of his recent form, the records speak for themselves...he has not been consistent at all...even the Kolkatans know deep within their heart that he is not performing consistently...But then any body can be bought for a few bucks to hold demonstrations against any one...personally i support his dropping from the playing 11... as Dravid says, the best playing 11 need to be selected...
The ganguly issue has been dragged for so long that now i hardly ever go beyond the first paragraph of that news item...according to me he has been dropped for good...he should realise that himself that he is no longer required and should better resign gracefully...
if he does this then he will do a "Sonia" in the field of Indian cricket...Each person has a period where he shines and later he has to pass the baton to someone else...Ganguly should do exactly that...look at Steve Waugh...he knew his days were numbered in the Australian test squad...so he himself retired at the end of the 3 test series in 2004...and everybody know what a splendid farewell he got...Unfortunately I doubt whether he (in fact anyone else after Steve Waugh leave aside a few) will get a nice farewell.
Ofcourse he has done a lot for the country in the 5 years when he was the captain...he braved many tough situations and instilled a new found josh in the Indian cricket team...took the tam to the world cup final of 2003...won many test matches...supported newcomers...and many other things...
But then facts are facts and they speak truth...Ganguly over the past one and a half years was becoming more of a liability than an asset like in the late 90s and early part of this decade...He used to score big runs only against the lowly teams and performed indifferently against better placed teams...Differences were bound to increase with the induction of Greg Chappel. The latter being an Australian was obviously not going to keep quiet...
Of his recent form, the records speak for themselves...he has not been consistent at all...even the Kolkatans know deep within their heart that he is not performing consistently...But then any body can be bought for a few bucks to hold demonstrations against any one...personally i support his dropping from the playing 11... as Dravid says, the best playing 11 need to be selected...
Friday, January 20, 2006
Getting a bit technical
Hi folks ...nice to be back after some time...i work in the j2ee field these days and it has been a mixed bag for me till now...I was also a bit busy in december preparing for my prsentation on JSF...now dont ask me wat that is ... i m not going to explain it after already explaining it two to three times to various groups...
But that made me realise one thing...technical blogs are everywhere...and they are USEFUL...i found them really useful for my presentations...now i have made it into a habit to check out on various technology related news...
Moving on, i also have to keep myself aware of all the latest technology trends and whats hot and whats not...i have to give suggestions as to what would be better to use in certain scenarios. we developed 2 Proof Of Concept applications one for JSF and the other for AJAX... although the second one is not by me...but i know it how to make simple AJAX applications...
the softwares that we use are also big and heavy and consume a lot of RAM. that is one of my grudge so far...otherwise they are good to use...BEA is being used currently for working with portals and IBM websphere was recently used for JSF besides eclipse and exadel...i found idea from intellij also quite nice...
in all these i forgot that i have still to give my scjp exam...i get involved in all other things as mentioned above so much that i have completely sidelined myself from this original goal...neways i m now confused whether to give scjp1.5 or 1.4...well lets c..i also felt that i should start my own technical blog...but better sense has prevailed and i have now such plans in the near future..
c u later ...otherwise it might bcome a bit of overdose of technicality from me...BYE
But that made me realise one thing...technical blogs are everywhere...and they are USEFUL...i found them really useful for my presentations...now i have made it into a habit to check out on various technology related news...
Moving on, i also have to keep myself aware of all the latest technology trends and whats hot and whats not...i have to give suggestions as to what would be better to use in certain scenarios. we developed 2 Proof Of Concept applications one for JSF and the other for AJAX... although the second one is not by me...but i know it how to make simple AJAX applications...
the softwares that we use are also big and heavy and consume a lot of RAM. that is one of my grudge so far...otherwise they are good to use...BEA is being used currently for working with portals and IBM websphere was recently used for JSF besides eclipse and exadel...i found idea from intellij also quite nice...
in all these i forgot that i have still to give my scjp exam...i get involved in all other things as mentioned above so much that i have completely sidelined myself from this original goal...neways i m now confused whether to give scjp1.5 or 1.4...well lets c..i also felt that i should start my own technical blog...but better sense has prevailed and i have now such plans in the near future..
c u later ...otherwise it might bcome a bit of overdose of technicality from me...BYE
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