Bad UX repels customers. Think about it — how many times have you struggled to make sense of a government webpage that looks like it was cobbled together in the late ’80s? How many hours have you spent fruitlessly trying to find a single piece of information on your health insurer’s mobile app? Or have…
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From Tehran to Denver: How Hard Work and Responsibility Helped One Iranian Land the Cybersecurity Gig of His Dreams
Tehran is about 7,000 miles from Denver — and for Soheil Mirzaei, it probably felt even further. After growing up in the Iranian capital, Soheil arrived in America with just $500 in his pocket. “That’s not exactly a sustainable livelihood for even a month,” he laughed. Soheil’s American Dream began with long hours spent working in…
Determination, Diversity & Representation: 5 Ways Sonia Castellano Prioritized Her Passions in the Boot Camp and Beyond
Sonia Castellano’s journey into technology began on Facebook. An active networker, she was struck when she came across a connection’s testimonial about a coding boot camp they had attended. She raved about the experience, reflecting on how she went from a dead-end job to a career that doubled her income and changed her life. Then, Sonia…
Ten Entry-Level Jobs in Cybersecurity
Today, most people have a general idea of what cybersecurity is. The definition is practically spelled out in the name — and requires tech-savvy professionals who work to keep businesses (and their data) safe from online threats. But let’s go beyond the basic definition for a second. Do you actually know the nitty-gritty tasks that…
Career Paths for UX Designers: Your Best Options
Aesthetics and usability have always appealed to you. You have a knack for pinpointing the features that make your friends trash a new purchase in frustration; you shake your head at clashing color combinations that you just know will overshadow a product’s superb functionality. You are, at heart, a UX designer. But how can you…
How to Choose the Right Recruiter: Tips From an Expert
When changing careers, who you know is often just as important as what you know, so it’s a good idea to start building your professional network as early as possible. Industry and networking events are great ways to build connections with others in the tech field by not only granting you direct access to helpful…
The Beginner’s Guide to Cybersecurity
What is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity refers to the practice of safeguarding systems, computers and data from digital attacks. These attacks often involve attempts to breach, modify, or damage the target’s computer system, resulting in interruption or downtime for services, theft of confidential or proprietary data and exposure of personal information. The field of cybersecurity is ever…
Tips to Start a Career in UI Design
When it comes to websites and mobile apps, we all know an ugly product when we see one. Whether it’s the buttons that are just a hair too small or the unsettling color palette, clunky interfaces leave users with an overwhelming urge to disengage and look away. Excellent designs, on the other hand, are virtually…
For This Stay-at-Home Mom, Online Education Was More Than a Perk. It Was a Necessity.
As the daughter of a robotics engineer and the wife of a software developer, Katie White has always been surrounded by technology. In college, she considered a career in computer science — but the idea seemed impossible. “I didn’t think I could do it,” she said. “There was a lack of female representation in technology, and programming…