Background and problem description In late 2016 we were approached with an opportunity to build a data pipeline for one of our large clients.
Years ago, I received a frustrating email from a disappointed client. I was confused – from an engineering perspective, this should have been a model...
The most important measure of progress in building blogging expertise is not word count, it’s how many times you hit the publish button.
In April of 2017 I put a widget on my phone that reminds me that I’m going to die. This is how it improved my life. A long time ago I learned about...
Discover how two-week sprints transformed efficiency in the construction industry, adapting Agile methodologies to streamline workflows and improve...
Transform your small team's efficiency by optimizing the people, process, and technology triangle.
Open Source HR brings tech HR professionals together to tackle challenges, share resources, and foster collaboration with meetups and the...
A month after opening our 2nd office and meeting with people in Los Angeles, CA, one thing is
We are thrilled to formally announce the opening of a new Metal Toad office in Los Angeles!
The role of a ScrumMaster is crucial for team performance by managing interruptions and fostering communication within Agile project management.
I've been going around town giving a talk on the history of women in computers.
As a recent graduate from Portland State University, the inclination to write this blog has been an ongoing dilemma.
Discover why Metal Toad's strong and friendly corporate culture is crucial for attracting top talent and clients, thereby enhancing the company's...
One of the most interesting things about agency culture is the freedom for employees to show their personality.
I arrived in Portland two years ago with the intention of rebooting my career.
Recently as a leadership exercise, our COO Tim Winner asked the leadership team to “come up with the title of your book.” This book, he explained,...
A few months ago, a senior executive of a large company asked me, “With our Agile transformation, how am I going to screw it up?” The question shook...
I am scared. I am scared to write this and I am intimidated because my writing will be out in public to be read, critiqued and, in my mind, judged.
It may be selfish, I’ll admit it — but I love pleasing others through acts of service.
At Metal Toad, inclusion is important to us.
Hi. My name is Dan and I am a pessimist and a Senior Software Engineer, hoping to be promoted to a Junior Software Engineer one day.
Over the years I’ve been asked on many occasions, what is leadership?
I’ve been asked this by several employers recently: “What would you do here if you knew you would not fail?” Not fail?? Not possible…
Looking for a new job is tough business. In a sea of innovative, qualified candidates there is pressure to stand out from the rest.
Once we get past POC and MVP, we need to start thinking about the entirety of the product we’re building.