[FlipperBucket]

> He was working at an Arizona bank, where he was a “programmer,” not a “software developer.”

That's an example of nightmarish bureaucracy getting in the way of hiring. Titles don't mean anything in software development. If you don't know that, your notions of what to do or not to do are suspect.

> Everyone was arguing until Anthony suddenly said, “Can I speak now?” The room went silent

VP or not (lots of software devs that aren't supervisors hold VP titles of Software Dev in various industry), this is an example of a terrible communicator who is less creative than autocratic, due to insecurity. Again, so common an archetype that, the rest of the article feels tainted.

[rsweeney21]

Anthony was not a VP when he started. The story she's sharing occurred shortly after he was hired when he was just an individual contributor.

I worked for Anthony at Netflix. He's one of the smartest people I've met.

Also, Patty was making the exact same point as you on job titles. (Note the quotes.) Netflix didn't care about your title at all when they came recruiting.

[jedberg]

I worked with Anthony for years. He's an excellent manager and communicator.

I think you're misinterpreting what the article said.