Posts by Allen Cheung
More Options for Photos in the Cloud
Since I last wrote about the many different ways of managing a photo collection, there’s been two pretty good developments that provide even more options. iCloud Photo Library, I think, existed in beta form when I wrote the post,…
The Art of Knowing What to Learn, When
Common wisdom tells us that software development requires constant learning. Particularly, client-side development (web and mobile) iterates so fast that its designers, engineers, and product folk have to stay up-to-date with the latest advances. “Expertise” is not guaranteed and may…
A Frustrating Exercise in Package Reception
UPS can do better. I recently bought a flat screen TV on Amazon – they still have pretty good pricing on all electronics, and Amazon Prime makes even big ticket purchases way more impulsive than they really ought to be. I…
Feelin’ Good about Equity
Sometimes it takes some good hard numbers to demystify a feel-good situation. I’d hope that most people who work in startups understand how the numbers work, particularly the expected value of equity grants. If not, this simple calculation helps…
The Personnel Management of the NBA
The NBA Playoffs are happening right now, and as of this writing the teams are about to start the second round of the tournament. This year, the meta story has been how NBA players have gotten injured throughout the year,…
The Logistics of Uber as a Commodity
Uber is trying to leverage its logistics expertise in areas outside of hailing taxis. Between eating, hauling, and deliveries, it’s trying to apply the same algorithms and systems across a wide assortment of services even as it continues to…
