Suhail Idrees

Converting a List to a Table

In my last post, I mentioned the creation of BulletsToTable.com which arose because I had a need for converting a list to a table, but did not find that functionality in any software I used (OneNote, Word, Outlook). Today, we'll look at the problem itself: Given a bullet list

When Bullet Lists Aren't Enough

BulletsToTable.com, a tool to change your notes into tables

Home Automation with Raspberry Pi

One of the buzzwords you will have heard many times this decade is Home Automation. The idea is simple – control your home electronics (lights, fans, heaters, kettles...) from your phone or computer, and automate various tasks such as unlocking your door & turning on the lights when you come home. Exciting,

A Day in the Life of a Management Consultant

There's a certain mysterious quality attached to the names of top consulting firms. What do MBB (McKinsey, BCG & Bain) actually do? Are they bankers? Accountants? Strategy advisors? It's actually a mix of a lot of things, and that's what makes consulting so exciting. Before you read the details, here's the

Life as an Apple Engineer

I think you would agree that Apple is one of the most exciting companies to work for – after all, every year it releases luxury products that millions of people buy. I had the opportunity to be part of this company for a year, as a Product Design Engineer working on

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