Alexandra ChastainEmbracing Futuristic Thinking: Unleashing the Power of Technology RoadmapsIn today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, companies face immense pressure to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive…Jun 2, 2023Jun 2, 2023
Alexandra ChastainThe Importance of Data Understanding for Software EngineersIn today’s data-driven world, software engineers play a vital role in developing and maintaining applications that handle vast amounts of…May 22, 2023May 22, 2023
Alexandra ChastainEven though it's often uncomfortable, remember to self-advocate.Today, I found myself chatting with a coworker, and we reflected on how awkward it is to talk about issues you face in the workplace and…Dec 20, 2022Dec 20, 2022
Alexandra ChastainAdvent of Code (AoC) is a journey worth taking.Tis’ the season for good cheer as we celebrate the holidays. Still, some software engineers start their days with a daily banging of the…Dec 13, 2022Dec 13, 2022
Alexandra ChastainOut-of-the-box Dashboard vs. Custom Dashboards and How Looker Extension Framework Can Help YouIn today’s world, it’s hard to imagine an app without a dashboard. A dashboard is a visual representation of data points in the software…Jun 13, 2022Jun 13, 2022
Alexandra ChastainHow to Use Azure Cognitive Services with AI Builder and Power AppsAs a software engineer, I often get the request to write an application that passively collects data. While I could build countless custom…Jun 8, 2022Jun 8, 2022
Alexandra ChastaininSlalom InsightsUsing image services from Azure and GCP to improve the customer experienceToday’s user experiences have started to require context, and are ultimately being changed by that context. In our real-time, connected…Feb 28, 2019Feb 28, 2019
Alexandra ChastainA Brief Overview of UX HistoryWhen I was growing up in the 90’s the term “user experience” was coined by Don Norman, but in fact the history of user experience design…Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
