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In the spirit of giving…

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As the end of a busy, challenging yet successful year comes to an end, Starmount employees pulled through with another important goal that we set for ourselves. This time the goal wasn’t a product launch or a successful software implementation, instead our goal was to help those not as fortunate this holiday season. Collectively, our team here in Austin came together and raised money and gathered boxes of canned food items for the Capital Area Food Bank.

Our employees raised $555 in cash to donate and that $555 was then matched by our company which means we collectively gave $1110 to families in need this holiday season. Sometimes, we may take our day to day life and lifestyles for granted, but as someone who has visited homes like the ones that Capital Area Food Bank provides assistance for, I know what an impact even a little help can have on a family in need.
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Software as a Service, really!

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Before I start, I believe a short introduction is in order. I’m a software engineer but those that know me will tell you that I’m probably the least techie person they’ve known. I’ve even been called a technophobe by my son since I still own AND program my VCR at home, and will probably never own an iPhone or similar since I’m the guy with the “Don’t touch my screen” sign on my laptop – and I mean it! And yet, here I am writing my first blog entry ever…

I’ve been writing software for about 20 years, implementing retail solutions for the last 12 years, one year in between implementing web sites for non-profit organizations, and yet I’ve never been as touched by a potential client’s visit as I was a couple of weeks ago.

In the span of a couple of days we visited a pediatric ward busting at the seams, and a family clinic’s pharmacy. The pediatric ward experience is almost impossible to describe. It was truly one of those times where “you had to be there”. Read the rest of this entry »