Learning to Code in Lansing
By Erik Gillespie One of the best gifts I ever received from a friend was learning how to code. I used to (and still do) play lots of video games. I loved the idea of making one of my own someday, but I had no idea how. When I moved to Michigan in 7th grade,.. read more →
Fall Signifies Changes
Adrienne Moulton, Marketing & Communications Manager, RMC Labor Day is upon us already (somehow). On this Holiday, we celebrate the contributions we as American workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. We find ourselves reflecting on our careers and the achievements we’ve made. Am I where I want to be?.. read more →
Developing Your Personal Brand
Developing Your Personal Brand How many times does someone ask “what do you do?” and you tell them you work in “IT” (Information Technology) and the listener proceeds to ask for help with their computer, iPhone, or even their entertainment system. Or better yet, you tell the person your job title, which, if we all.. read more →
Lansing MITN is Back!
David Hagy, Marketing Chair, Michigan Technology Network (MITN) Michigan Technology Network (MITN) is a Lansing area volunteer-run organization with the goal to enhance the development of IT professionals in the area. This is done through educational and networking events with a focus on community involvement. As part of our objectives we also have MITN Fellowships.. read more →
RMC’s Annual Summer BBQ & Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser – You’re Invited!
Adrienne Moulton, Marketing & Communications Manager, RMC Michigan’s Summer is finally fast-approaching. Winter seemed to be never-ending and now it seems as though we’ve skipped right over the Spring-to-Summer transition and the heat is here to stay. With Summer upon us, we’re dreaming of Lake Time, Boat Rides, Camping and Grilling Out. This has got.. read more →
CAITC – Collaborative Innovators Impacting Technology in the Capital Area
By Jenny McCulloch – Executive Director, Capital Area IT Council (CAITC) Employer led and directed, the Capital Area IT Council (CAITC) is a coalition of industry, education, economic development, and government partners committed to identifying, developing, and implementing real solutions for improving the quantity and quality of IT professionals in the region. The Capital Area.. read more →
Dave – Should I Buy Bitcoin?
By David Smith, Founder & Managing Director, Bitcoin Strategic Trading Fund I’m not a financial advisor and this is not financial advice. People ask me all the time, “Hey Dave – should I buy Bitcoin? I should have bought when you told me about it years ago, when the price was a few hundred dollars… read more →
MSU Interdisciplinary Conference on Cybercrime
By Tom Holt – Professor, Criminal Justice, Michigan State University The threat of cybercrime cannot be understated, whether to the individual consumer or a business. Novel attack methods are constantly being identified, while we still have to deal with well-known threats that cannot be easily deflected. It is a challenge for the IT professional, policy.. read more →
2017 Retrospective – A Project Manager’s Lament
As we begin a new year, I find myself thinking about the project work I was responsible for in 2017. Some projects were resounding successes…others not so much…and still others altogether cancelled. It is easy to think about the project successes, the thrill of the “GO” decision at implementation review sessions, the adrenaline rush achieved.. read more →
New Year, New Gig
Heading in to the New Year is always the perfect time to recalibrate. Starting a brand new year allows us a fresh start to reflect upon, evaluate & reset goals. While this is traditionally the time of year when everyone starts getting healthy again, putting their diet on the right track and jumping back into.. read more →
