By loose definition, a Software Engineer is someone who employs the principles of computer science, engineering, and mathematics to design and create computer software solutions to complex problems. But a software engineer is not someone who merely knows how to use computer languages to write software; an engineer is a well-rounded practitioner who has the […]
Microsoft Office has long been the leader in digital office functionality and automation. However, as of late, Google’s cloud office applications have been making inroads into Microsoft’s domain. More specifically, a recent update of Google’s Gmail application prompted Microsoft to take a hard look at their Office programs. Their response is somewhat of an overhaul […]
Most people who have been tasked with managing a project have heard of Microsoft Project. It includes all the tools necessary for managing any project, including scheduling and planning, managing and assigning tasks to resources, tracking progress, managing budgets, and real-time reporting. You can create different scenarios and manage multiple timelines to help you plan […]
The acronym ITIL used to stand for Information Technology Infrastructure Library. Now it is used to describe a set of specific practices that make up Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), which focuses on the convergence of IT services with real-world business needs. ITIL certification provides a foundational understanding and awareness of the key concepts, terminology, […]
AWS Secrets Manager is a method of securely storing all of your Amazon Web Services cloud computing secrets to protect access to your apps, services, and resources. Secrets Manager enables you to securely store, rotate, manage and easily retrieve credentials to databases, API keys and other types of security credentials for various IT resources. Instead […]
Getting an IT certification of any kind is never a bad idea. If you plan on specializing in a particular IT area, you should explore your options and find out what types of certifications are available. Obtaining a certification lets employers know that you have the drive and focus to be an expert in your […]
You may know Tableau as one of the best data visualization tools on the market today. However, you might not know that that Tableau will soon be releasing a new data import and preparation tool currently entitled Project Maestro. Project Maestro provides different views of the data and a visual interface that will let you […]
Programming is one of the most rewarding and interesting careers out there. Everyone has the potential to evolve their skillset and become a better programmer. Check out these tips and tricks for boosting your programming skills. 1. Problem Solving Some people are born problem-solvers while some must learn the art of developing a solution from […]
Microsoft Excel has been around a long time. When you think about spreadsheets, you think Excel. However, over time Excel has grown into so much more than a simple spreadsheet program. It is one of the most robust, useful and powerful tools for analyzing data that has ever been created. Excel is used by accountants, […]
Ethical hacking refers to the practice where a skilled computer professional tries to hack into software and security systems. They do so for the purpose of detecting flaws and gaps where unethical hackers could gain access or exploit weak points. This helps strengthen security and is a common practice employed by most organizations as part […]