How Hackathons Made Me a Better Programmer

by Thomas Ortega II | Mar 31, 2014 | Experience

There’s been a lot of noise over hackathons. Some people say they’re bad, others can’t stop singing their praises. For me, I’m all for anything that makes me better in my craft. Note: When I say hackathon, I also mean code jams, game jams and...

The Benefits of Hiring a Consultant for your Next App Project

by Thomas Ortega II | Mar 25, 2014 | Experience

I’ve been programming for almost 20 years. It’s been a mix of consulting and full time work. I have spent time in tiny operations and global behemoths. The entire time, I kept track of not only my direct development experience but also the businesses...

What 17 Years of Programming Has Taught Me

by Thomas Ortega II | Mar 25, 2014 | Experience

In my first consulting job, I saved a small employment agency from losing its biggest client that provided 75% of their revenue. Total jobs saved: The 2 partners for sure and the various staff, but also all the temps and perms they placed. In my second consulting job,...

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