I’ve been working at Databricks for two years now, so I wanted to take a chance to; reflect on my time here, summarize what I’ve learned, see if the reasons I joined have proven valid, and check in on how I’m progressing on the goals I set for myself. This post my prior one on why I decided to join Databricks. How Has My Second Year At Databricks Been? I’ve generally remained happy here and with my decision to join Databricks. My first year required me to slow down a bit in order to ramp up to the culture – Databricks is quite unique in how it works. My second year, in contrast, allowed me to move closer to what I’d consider full speed – delivering features, defending positions, hiring people and representing the company externally. This is the type of impact I expect of myself. Going into my third
Better every year. That is my goal. I believe that through focused effort I can keep improving and ensure my best years are still in front of me. With that in mind, at the start of a new year, I take the time to set my focus for the coming year. By being selective about where I direct my energy, I can achieve results that are exponentially greater than if I split my attention. More details about the process are in this blog post and you can review the results from past years here. 2024 Theme: Movements I’ve made a bit of progress here: Evolution of Everything – DONE Made to Stick – DONE Nudge – DONE The Holy Sh!t Moment – DONE Forces for Good by Leslie R. Crutchfield – DONE Change: How to Make Big Things Happen – very obviously relevant – IN PROGRESS (via audio) The Rise and