What is Ignite TAO V8? Each year, for the past 8 years, the Technology Association of Oregon has hosted a fast-paced evening of folks speaking to Technology topics in rapid fire. The event takes place in front of a couple hundred of your colleagues. How rapid you ask? Well, the format provides each speaker with … Continued
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our February staff lunch! We enjoyed connecting with our fellow team members, listening to informative and inspiring presentations given by some of our colleagues, and we had our annual Chili Cook-Off! First, Scott Brown gave announcements and updates including a list of our current clients and which staff member is working … Continued
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our January staff lunch! We enjoyed eating a delicious meal from Zoup, connecting with our fellow team members, and listening to informative and inspiring presentations given by some of our colleagues. First, Shawn Duffy gave a Consultant’s corner presentation called “Separation of Personal & Business Social Media.” This is a … Continued
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our October tech lunch! We enjoyed eating delicious Mexican food, connecting with our fellow team members, and listening to informative and inspiring presentations given by some of our colleagues. First, Shawn Duffy and Tyler Busby gave us an update on the latest business intelligence work they’ve been doing for one of … Continued
On August 21, Axian held our annual Family Fun Day, with the theme of a Hawaiian luau. We enjoyed delicious Hawaiian food, as well as many fun family activities, including a bounce house, face painting, caricature portraits, mini-golf, hula-hoop contest, balloon animals and more! It was a beautiful day and it was great to connect with … Continued
On October 11, Frank Helle (Axian CEO) will be moderating a panel discussion on Mergers & Acquisitions insights from active industry participants hosted by ACG Portland. This event is for CXOs in the Pacific Northwest and is focused on M&A from the varying perspectives of an operator, an advisor, and an investor. The topics will include: State … Continued
Let’s talk about teaching app development to 8-12 year-old girls. It’s difficult to keep any 8-12 year olds focused in general, so how do you do it with a lot of patience and fun? Last week, I volunteered at a STEM student technology camp at Pacific University to do this very thing. I was there … Continued
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our April Tech lunch! We enjoyed eating delicious pita sandwiches, connecting with our fellow team members, and listening to informative and inspiring presentations given by some of our colleagues. First, Shawn Duffy gave a Consultant’s Corner presentation, “Becoming a Better Listener,” which was full of great tips that … Continued
On February 25, Axian celebrated it’s 25th Anniversary with an Open House Event, at which clients, business partners and employees gathered to enjoy this milestone occasion. Over the past 25 years, Axian has been built to last, shifting our business model to keep up with the market. Axian also encourages a culture of connection, which … Continued
We often describe Axian’s culture as a “connected community.” For example, a group of Axian employees and some of their families gathered to volunteer for the Oregon Food Bank. Together with other volunteers we bagged and boxed over five thousand pounds of food, enough for over four thousand meals. Tyler Holmes, Axian’s Software Practice Leader, … Continued
