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S02E02: Identity and Access Management – featuring Corey Weathers

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S02E02: Identity and Access Management – featuring Corey Weathers

Giving the right users appropriate access to technology resources is Data Security 101. For security purposes, you may want to utilize a framework of policies and technologies known as identity and access management (IAM). Join us on today’s journey and see how using a third-party provider for IAM can help make your software projects more predictably successful. In this episode, we’re covering: · The first steps for implementing IAM · Stability of third-party IAM implementations · Zero trust architecture (ZTA) · Innovations that are making MFA easier for users. Corey Weathers graciously stops by Blue Blazes and shares insights about IAM, Okta, and more. During his chat with host J. Tower, Corey gives thoughts on when not to use an IAM solution, different UI platforms that can allow developers to take advantage of SSO services, and what you may need to give up when using a third-party IAM in exchange for its benefits.
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About Today’s Blue Blazes Guest

Corey Weathers is passionate about sharing the magic of software, and he does a lot of that sharing in his role as the Americas Developer Relations Lead at Auth0 (now a division of Okta). Whether speaking at tech conferences or meetups, building apps live on Twitch, or appearing on a podcast, Corey is always thinking about how to inspire and equip other developers.

Corey has also worked in software development roles for Microsoft, Twilio, the U.S. government, and other organizations. He earned a B.S. in Systems & Computer science from Howard University and holds an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. While he might be a native New Yorker at heart, Corey is proud to call Pennsylvania home with his kids.

Montage Portal

Montage Furniture Services provides furniture protection plans and claims processing services to a wide selection of furniture retailers and consumers.

Project Background

Montage was looking to build a new web portal for both Retailers and Consumers, which would integrate with Dynamics CRM and other legacy systems. The portal needed to be multi tenant and support branding and configuration for different Retailers. Trailhead architected the new Montage Platform, including the Portal and all of it’s back end integrations, did the UI/UX and then delivered the new system, along with enhancements to DevOps and processes.

Logistics

We’ve logged countless miles exploring the tech world. In doing so, we gained the experience that enables us to deliver your unique software and systems architecture needs. Our team of seasoned tech vets can provide you with:

Custom App and Software Development

We collaborate with you throughout the entire process because your customized tech should fit your needs, not just those of other clients.

Cloud and Mobile Applications

The modern world demands versatile technology, and this is exactly what your mobile and cloud-based apps will give you.

User Experience and Interface (UX/UI) Design

We want your end users to have optimal experiences with tech that is highly intuitive and responsive.

DevOps

This combination of Agile software development and IT operations provides you with high-quality software at reduced cost, time, and risk.

Trailhead stepped into a challenging project – building our new web architecture and redeveloping our portals at the same time the business was migrating from a legacy system to our new CRM solution. They were able to not only significantly improve our web development architecture but our development and deployment processes as well as the functionality and performance of our portals. The feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. Trailhead has proven themselves to be a valuable partner.

– BOB DOERKSEN, Vice President of Technology Services
at Montage Furniture Services

Technologies Used

When you hit the trails, it is essential to bring appropriate gear. The same holds true for your digital technology needs. That’s why Trailhead builds custom solutions on trusted platforms like .NET, Angular, React, and Xamarin.

Expertise

We partner with businesses who need intuitive custom software, responsive mobile applications, and advanced cloud technologies. And our extensive experience in the tech field allows us to help you map out the right path for all your digital technology needs.

  • Project Management
  • Architecture
  • Web App Development
  • Cloud Development
  • DevOps
  • Process Improvements
  • Legacy System Integration
  • UI Design
  • Manual QA
  • Back end/API/Database development

We partner with businesses who need intuitive custom software, responsive mobile applications, and advanced cloud technologies. And our extensive experience in the tech field allows us to help you map out the right path for all your digital technology needs.

Our Gear Is Packed and We're Excited to Explore with You

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