Business
The Value of Values
Given the times it seems appropriate to lean back into some of the unique aspects of Metal Toad's work culture that I've had time to observe.
Blog
Machine Learning
How to do machine learning in AWS
After being immersed in hundreds of announcements and innovations and inspiring presentations at AWS re:Invent, here are the key insights.
Machine Learning
AWS Personalize - AWS reInvent Insights
AWS Personalize, part of Amazon's suite of machine learning services, allows for creating highly curated experiences is a major differentiator for...
Business
Cloud + Healthcare
Insights from Bridget Barnes, CIO of OHSU, on cloud technology's impact on healthcare innovation and the importance of embracing change in technology.
Business
Cloud + Utilities
Exploring how Charles Eckstrom, CIO of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, leverages cloud technology for resilience, cost...
Artificial Intelligence
The Cloud May Be ITs Antidote for COVID-19
These are unprecedented times where it's hard to get anyone to pay attention to anything other than the COVID-19 epidemic sweeping the globe. But...
Business
Cloud + Manufacturing
Jim Williamson, VP of Technology at ESCO, shares insights on cloud adoption, evaluating tech solutions, and advice for the evolving cloud landscape.
Business
The Battle for Cloud Marketshare in Oregon
Explore how Oregon's tech sector is leveraging cloud technology, with insights from local CIOs and cloud optimization strategies for various...
Artificial Intelligence
What is Xamarin?
Maybe I should start with a better question. Who doesn’t love free stuff? Guess what? Xamarin is F-R-E-E!!!! Yep! I’ll explain why this is...
Media & Entertainment
The Impact of COVID-19 on the entertainment & tech industries
To say that we have entered turbulent times is perhaps an understatement. As we watch things unfold in real time (in my house we are glued to the...
Business
What Is Cloud Computing?
Discover the essentials of cloud computing and AWS, including benefits, potential drawbacks, and certification insights. Learn how cloud services...
Media & Entertainment
AWS Media Symposium—New York 2020 (Postponed)
Excited about the future of media and entertainment? Join us at the AWS Media Symposium in New York this year (March 11, 2020). We’re excited to be...
Machine Learning
Creating a Scavenger Hunt on Android With TensorFlow
Prior to Google IO 2017, I would have expected creating an image classifier that functions on an Android device to either not work, be terribly slow,...
Business
HPA Tech Retreat 2020
Exhilarating, overwhelming, and immensely inspiring—the HPA Tech Retreat (February 17–20 in Palm Springs, CA) is one of
Artificial Intelligence
AWS Media Symposium—Miami 2020
We’re excited about the AWS Media Symposium in Miami this year (February 13, 2020).
Business
How to become a User Experience Researcher?
Discover tips from industry experts on how to become a user experience researcher, including education, skills, and career advancement strategies.
Machine Learning
AWS re:Invent Insights—Amazon Rekognition
As the CEO of an AWS managed services company I go to a lot of events and conferences (talking to fellow cloud evangelists is one of the best parts...
Machine Learning
AWS Partner Requirements Expand Metal Toad's Knowledge
Early last year, AWS drastically increased the requirements for becoming ce
Machine Learning
AWS re:Invent Insights—Amazon Forecast
I was excited to join a group of Toads attending AWS re:Invent.
Artificial Intelligence
ReactJS Amplify App Pt II - Storage
The banner and food feed have placeholder images that are ready to accept an avatar image. Now on to storing and retrieving an avatar in an s3 bucket...
Artificial Intelligence
2019 Metal Toad Diversity Report
Dear Community, Attached you will find our survey results from the annual 2019 TechtownPDX survey on diversity in our community and our company.
Give it a KISS
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Project Management
Gaming the Metrics
One day in high school we had a substitute teacher. At the beginning of class, the substitute teacher handed out a quiz and told us we'd be tested on...
Artificial Intelligence
Compreendendo a Transformação Digital (Understanding Digital Transformation)
Hoje de manhã enquanto tomava um café, estava pensativa e fiquei intrigada com a seguinte questão: Por que não basta apenas instalar soluções...
Artificial Intelligence
Building a AWS Headless CMS
PM, UX, and engineering are frequently able to produce the same features faster and cheaper than using Drupal, Wordpress, Salesforce, and Adobe.