Using Mind Maps for Technical Planning and Writing

One of the tools that I’ve added to my development and writing workflows since starting at Atomic is mind mapping software. I’ve found that creating a mind map is a great starting point for both technical development and writing things like blog posts. There are lots of different mind mapping apps, spanning all different computing […]

Byzantine Failure: The Importance of Consensus Protocols in Distributed & Blockchain Networks

A consensus is a general agreement on value. When you have only two parties, it can be pretty straightforward: Bob: What should we eat? Sam: How about pizza? Bob: I had pizza for lunch; how about tacos instead? Sam: Sounds good! Bob and Sam have agreed on a value that was suggested by one of them, and they […]

Microaggressions: Check Yourself

This post is part of a four-part collaboration between authors Marjie and Bella. In our previous two posts, we reviewed microaggressions in the workplace and why it’s difficult for the recipients of microaggressions to fight them on their own. In this post, we’re going to explore four actions to help identify if you are a […]

Networking Opportunities for Atomic Interns & Employees

Recently, I received a very insightful question from an applicant to Atomic Object. They were considering an internship and were wondering if a small company would have as many networking opportunities as a larger enterprise-size company. I think this is a great question, especially for an internship, when the focus should be on building relationships […]

My 4 Favorite Fun, Educational Tech Follows on Twitter

Finding palatable learning material can be difficult. Especially in the tech industry, it might feel like the only decent learning materials are hundred-slide lectures, verbose Wikipedia articles, and Introduction to Algorithms, 3rd Edition. But I’ve recently found an unexpected source for some creative and engaging methods of communicating technical concepts — Twitter. I discovered that […]

Microaggressions: Catch 22

This post is the second in a four-part collaboration between authors Marjie and Bella. Responding to a microaggression can be difficult, as those making microaggressive statements are likely to make the statement based on a stereotype they believe to be true and typically respond defensively to being called out. Those on the receiving end of […]

Get in the Holiday Spirit with Custom LEDs

After seeing my neighbor’s Christmas light display this year, I was left feeling a bit underwhelmed by my own. I grabbed my computer and started shopping for new lights, but then it occurred to me — why not make something? Finally, a good use for the random electronics that I’d stashed in my desk drawer! […]

A Verbal Processor’s Guide to Working from Home

Last March, I found out (like many people) that I’d be transitioning to working from home. As a fairly new employee at Atomic, with only five months under my belt, I didn’t know how to feel about the change. But within a week at home, I was loving it. Endless time with my dog, cozy […]

Blockchain & Ethereum: Welcome to the Decentralized Internet

From a technical perspective, our society “trusts” big companies with too much of our data. Apps like Facebook and Google serve millions of users a day, all while collecting and storing that data on their servers. We call this process of trusting large corporations centralization, and it’s problematic because it creates single points of failure […]

Microaggressions: Not a Tiny Issue

Microaggressions are a well-known and well-documented experience. In light of current events, we thought it would be a good time to review microaggressions: what they are, why they’re important to consider, and how to recognize them in the workplace. This post is the first in a four-part collaboration between authors Marjie and Bella. What is […]

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