Professional Services: Day 1, Hour 1
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Professional Services: Day 1, Hour 1

An Introduction to Professional Services in Software Companies

About the Book

A short, one of a kind introduction to a career in professional services for software companies. We explore what PS is, how to be a consultant, and how to manage your career.

About the Author

Michael Rice
Michael Rice

Michael Rice is a software engineer, manager, and leader. He has been writing code or managing teams since the late 1990s, having worked at companies like Intel, Accenture, Red Hat and more. He lives in the Los Angeles area.

Table of Contents

  •  
    • Introduction: Who Should Read This?
  • Part I: Professional Services
    • Chapter 1: What Is “Professional Services?”
    • Chapter 2: Roles and Engagements
  • Part 2: How to Be a Consultant
    • Chapter 3: The Hard Skills
    • Chapter 4: The Soft Skills
  • Part 3: Starting Your Engagements and Your Consulting Career
    • Chapter 5: Day 1, Hour 1
    • Chapter 6: Hour 2 and Beyond
    • Chatper 7: Your Consulting Career
    • About the Author

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