Tag Archives: The Technista
The Technista takes a road trip – review of the 2012 NY Business Xpo
We techies, DO, in fact, get out! (But, wait, now what?!)
Pixafy’s Technista heads to the NY Xpo for Business
First off, let me be honest with you – the Javits Center, or any convention center, can be overwhelming to the average newcomer, especially if you are there alone. What entrance do I use? Is THIS the expo I am supposed to be at? (there were actually three expos going on simultaneously in the Javits Center – it’s humongous!) Okay, I’m registered and where I’m supposed to be, but now what do I do? (more…)
From techno to technology: The trials and tribulations of a Technista!
Coming into the technology industry without a technology background can be a bit frustrating and difficult at first. Prior to being hired at Pixafy I thought that Magento was a color, that MYSQL was the name of someone’s second movie, and Javascript was a hipster brand of coffee. To my dismay I found out that wasn’t quite the case.
Let’s face it – the world of technology is vast, and the world of websites and iOS development seems even vaster. Not only are there many ways to build a website or app, there are also many different components to a website or app. And to top it all off we need to make it look pretty AND functional for both the client and the customer. But how is this all actually done? Before starting at Pixafy I genuinely had no clue! (more…)
