Business
Starting my journey with a technology company
Onboarding During my few weeks, I went through an onboarding process wher
The Cloud
ReactJS Amplify App Part I - Overview and Auth
This is a three part post about our experience using AWS Amplify to develop a food logging app for the Metal Toad hackathon. Here in part one we...
The Cloud
5 Signs You Need AWS Cloud Migration Consulting
At some point in the last decade, you’ve probably bought a new computer. And at first, it’s great: performance is zippy, but after a few years,...
Artificial Intelligence
Tell a Story
User story mapping is an effective technique for product development that helps teams understand the context of the full application and how...
machine learning
Use AI for marketing content instead of using Lorem Ipsum
Writing compelling content for marketing purposes can be a daunting task.
Artificial Intelligence
The importance of teamwork in the workplace
We live in a world full of technology, new applications, new functions, different types of entertainment...
Business
My Promotion to UX Designer
As a new UX Designer, Laura Chaves shares the story of her new role, how she got started, and what she's excited about. Click to read the full story.
Education
NAB Show 2022: A Quick Guide
NAB Show is back in-person and better than ever! View our quick guide to learn about the event and the answers to some of the most common questions.
Agile
SAFe POPM vs. CSPO - Which Product Owner Certification is The Best?
Comparing SAFe POPM and CSPO certifications for Product Owners. Discover which certification is best for your career and the benefits they offer.
machine learning
3 Ways To Use Machine Learning: December 2021 Hackathon Overview
With a new emphasis on machine learning, our December 2021 Hackathon focused on building your own machine learning model. Learn about what our Toads...
Insider
CES 2022: A Quick Guide
With CES 2022 just around the corner, we've compiled the most essential information, so you're up-to-date on all things CES.
machine learning
Announcing The Metal Toad Q4 2021 Online Hackathon: Building Your Own Machine Learning Model
It's that magical time of the year - our hackathon is back! Twice a year, we set aside the day-to-day and dive into an exciting 48-hour innovation...
Artificial Intelligence
AWS re:Invent 2021 Day 1 Recap
Wondering how the first day of AWS re:Invent 2021 went? Find out in this blog article from our Front-End Thermer Laura Boemo.
Artificial Intelligence
What is AWS Lambda?
AWS Lambda, for those not familiar with it, is an event driven serverless (what is serverless?) platform for compute resources
Business
Planning for Uncertainty: 7 Key Principles for Creating an Excellent Roadmap
Roadmaps are important. My summer plans often involve traveling with my f
The Cloud
AWS reInvent: what to expect 2021
As an award-winning AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and AWS managed services provider, we are pumped about the
Media & Entertainment
Metal Toad Recognized as Key Partner For New AWS Media & Entertainment Initiative
Metal Toad is proud to be recognized as a key partner for the recently launched AWS for Media & Entertainment initiative. Metal Toad received special...
Artificial Intelligence
THE NEW HOME OFFICE MODEL
Technology has brougth great benefits to society and organizations such as:
5 Reasons Why You Should Write Every Day
When you hear the word “writing,” what image comes to mind?
Agile
The Power of a Personal Retrospective
Metal Toad first introduced the concept of a retrospective to me in 2014. As an agile software company, our teams undertake retrospectives (retros)...
machine learning
Thoughts on 2021 StackOverflow Developer Survey
The StackOverflow Annual Developer Survey measures the developer community
Design
Fostering Genuine Connections in a Virtual World
In a pandemic year, everyone is scrambling to keep afloat.
machine learning
Artificial Intelligence and the Cyberpunk dream
I was always amazed at the way the media convinced me that Artificial Intelligences would think, behave and act like human beings. That made me look...
The Cloud
Understanding the Cloud Media Workload: Content Distribution
The HPA Tech Retreat is the pre-eminent gathering of industry-leading thinkers and innovation-focused companies engaged in the creation, management,...
The Cloud
Understanding the Cloud Media Workload: Media Supply Chain
The HPA Tech Retreat is the pre-eminent gathering of industry-leading thinkers and innovation-focused companies engaged in the creation, management,...