When I first discovered programming, I was drawn to it because of its limitless nature. In the physical world we are bound by nature’s rules, restricted to operating within the capacity of our human body; in the digital realm, we … Continue reading Linode Brings Data for Good to Toronto with the launch of their new datacenter
It’s that time of year again! The snow has started to fall and Starbucks is serving drinks in holiday cups and my inbox is filling with invitations to festive parties. I’m excited to bring to you my recommendations for the … Continue reading Trendy Techie’s Geeky Gift Guide & Giveaway 2017
We’ve all heard the stats, millions of computer science jobs are poised to go unfilled because of a lack of computer science graduates and new developers. And yet, as I talk to students on the ground, what I’m hearing doesn’t … Continue reading Getting Your First Dev Job – How to Gain Valuable Experience as a Student
Bots are the new apps! Here are the tools I use to build my bots, teach them, and deploy them to the public. Continue reading Everything You Need to Build A Chatbot
Let me start by saying I do not support Breitbart, I do not support the Trump presidency, and I do not support Shopify maintaining its relationship with Breitbart, nor do I endorse the unfortunate and amoral comments about free speech … Continue reading Why I Will Not Withdraw from the Women in Tech Panel at Shopify
A hallmark of a job in technology, the freedom to work from home can be a dream come true. But in the comfort of your own home, it can get too comfortable, and productivity can start to slip away. During the last three … Continue reading Trendy Techie’s Guide to Working Remotely: Staying Motivated When Your Home is Your Workplace
As a young woman at Microsoft I have been very vocal about the importance of inclusivity and equality in STEM careers. I know firsthand the barriers women face trying to break into the tech – and if you don’t believe they exist, you are not qualified to comment on the difficulties we face. Continue reading Xbox Party at GDC Proves the Tech Industry is NOT Equal
