Chrystal Taylor
@chrystalt87.bsky.social
She/Her
SolarWinds Evangelist, gamer, mom, etc.
Co-Host of SolarWinds TechPod
I love games - mostly RPG and JRPG for playing. Read! Fiction for me.
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SolarWinds Evangelist, gamer, mom, etc.
Co-Host of SolarWinds TechPod
I love games - mostly RPG and JRPG for playing. Read! Fiction for me.
taylormadegeek.com
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i know most of my network is neteng, cybersec, & programming-ish folks, but if anyone out there is into hardware engineering, we have some senior & principal spots open at Blue! blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/j...
December 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
i know most of my network is neteng, cybersec, & programming-ish folks, but if anyone out there is into hardware engineering, we have some senior & principal spots open at Blue! blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/j...
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New Post! Job listings for week ending 12/12
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/4pt9MKy
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/4pt9MKy
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
New Post! Job listings for week ending 12/12
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/4pt9MKy
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/4pt9MKy
Glad you're the speaker, but sad for Women in Tech.
At a technical user group meeting in 2025.
There's one female.
It's me.
I'm the speaker.
There's one female.
It's me.
I'm the speaker.
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Glad you're the speaker, but sad for Women in Tech.
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Here’s a question I get a lot:
> “Now that AI can generate front-end UIs for us, what’s the point of learning CSS ourselves?”
I think there are lots of reasons, including that you can use AI much more effectively if you understand CSS yourself.
But is that actually true? Let’s discuss. 🧵
> “Now that AI can generate front-end UIs for us, what’s the point of learning CSS ourselves?”
I think there are lots of reasons, including that you can use AI much more effectively if you understand CSS yourself.
But is that actually true? Let’s discuss. 🧵
November 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Here’s a question I get a lot:
> “Now that AI can generate front-end UIs for us, what’s the point of learning CSS ourselves?”
I think there are lots of reasons, including that you can use AI much more effectively if you understand CSS yourself.
But is that actually true? Let’s discuss. 🧵
> “Now that AI can generate front-end UIs for us, what’s the point of learning CSS ourselves?”
I think there are lots of reasons, including that you can use AI much more effectively if you understand CSS yourself.
But is that actually true? Let’s discuss. 🧵
Had a great time at my first #MicrosoftIgnite! Was an absolute treat to get to see @scott.hanselman.com and @markrussinovich.bsky.social take us on a 50-year journey through technology. Bringing all the fun, laughter, and nostalgia back to the fundamentals are still so important in this AI world.
November 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Had a great time at my first #MicrosoftIgnite! Was an absolute treat to get to see @scott.hanselman.com and @markrussinovich.bsky.social take us on a 50-year journey through technology. Bringing all the fun, laughter, and nostalgia back to the fundamentals are still so important in this AI world.
Hope I see you at Microsoft Ignite next week! events.solarwinds.com/msignite/?_g....
Join Us at Microsoft Ignite
Join us at Microsoft's premier annual event for IT professionals, developers, and business leaders to learn about the latest advancements in Microsoft's technology, including AI, security, cloud compu...
events.solarwinds.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Hope I see you at Microsoft Ignite next week! events.solarwinds.com/msignite/?_g....
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New Post! Job listings for week ending 11/14
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/4qZR8Lx
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/4qZR8Lx
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
New Post! Job listings for week ending 11/14
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/4qZR8Lx
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/4qZR8Lx
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“AI” is just a tool like anything else. it is not a god or an end-all, be-all. if we could just stop taking every single cycle of tech bro hypeshittification seriously the world would be so much better off
November 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“AI” is just a tool like anything else. it is not a god or an end-all, be-all. if we could just stop taking every single cycle of tech bro hypeshittification seriously the world would be so much better off
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New data from our upcoming State of Database Report is alarming. Over a third of #DBA pros are considering quitting due to burnout. They're spending 27 hours a week trapped in reactive "firefighting." Join me tomorrow, Tuesday Nov-11, for the webinar! solarwinds.pulse.ly/wg3r8vg5u2
2025 Trends for the DBA
Over a third of DBAs are considering leaving their roles, trapped by burnout and operational pressure. The 2025 State of Database Report reveals that DBAs spend over half their week (27 hours) in reac...
solarwinds.pulse.ly
November 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
New data from our upcoming State of Database Report is alarming. Over a third of #DBA pros are considering quitting due to burnout. They're spending 27 hours a week trapped in reactive "firefighting." Join me tomorrow, Tuesday Nov-11, for the webinar! solarwinds.pulse.ly/wg3r8vg5u2
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Looking for an amazing tech writer to join my org and write for Cash App. 100% remote. Spread the word!
block.xyz/careers/jobs...
block.xyz/careers/jobs...
Careers - Senior/Staff Technical Writer
Made up of Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto, Block, Inc. builds technology to increase access to the global economy.
block.xyz
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Looking for an amazing tech writer to join my org and write for Cash App. 100% remote. Spread the word!
block.xyz/careers/jobs...
block.xyz/careers/jobs...
As tech continues to evolve, so do the people shaping it.
Thanks to Gulf Business for spotlighting so many voices and reminding us that success in tech isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about curiosity, courage, and connection. 🧡
gulfbusiness.com/lessons-from...
Thanks to Gulf Business for spotlighting so many voices and reminding us that success in tech isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about curiosity, courage, and connection. 🧡
gulfbusiness.com/lessons-from...
Women in tech: Lessons from leaders who’re redefining the rules
Female leaders across the global tech ecosystem to explore their biggest lessons and advice for the next generation of women entering the field
gulfbusiness.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
As tech continues to evolve, so do the people shaping it.
Thanks to Gulf Business for spotlighting so many voices and reminding us that success in tech isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about curiosity, courage, and connection. 🧡
gulfbusiness.com/lessons-from...
Thanks to Gulf Business for spotlighting so many voices and reminding us that success in tech isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about curiosity, courage, and connection. 🧡
gulfbusiness.com/lessons-from...
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EdReports is looking for a Lead, UX Designer!
@EdReports is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement. Remote - US .
buff.ly/Eg0sNQK
@EdReports is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement. Remote - US .
buff.ly/Eg0sNQK
October 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
EdReports is looking for a Lead, UX Designer!
@EdReports is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement. Remote - US .
buff.ly/Eg0sNQK
@EdReports is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement. Remote - US .
buff.ly/Eg0sNQK
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New Post! Call For Papers Listings for 10/17
A collection of upcoming CFPs (call for papers) from across the internet and around the world.
bit.ly/48BlEVs
A collection of upcoming CFPs (call for papers) from across the internet and around the world.
bit.ly/48BlEVs
October 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
New Post! Call For Papers Listings for 10/17
A collection of upcoming CFPs (call for papers) from across the internet and around the world.
bit.ly/48BlEVs
A collection of upcoming CFPs (call for papers) from across the internet and around the world.
bit.ly/48BlEVs
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New Post! Job listings for week ending 10/17
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/3KNEZJ8
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/3KNEZJ8
October 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
New Post! Job listings for week ending 10/17
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/3KNEZJ8
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/3KNEZJ8
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The Calyx Institute is looking for an Android Board Support Packages (BSP) Engineer to join the CalyxOS team.
The Calyx Institute strives for universally accessible digital privacy, security, and connectivity. Remote-US!
buff.ly/prd3XpQ
The Calyx Institute strives for universally accessible digital privacy, security, and connectivity. Remote-US!
buff.ly/prd3XpQ
October 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Calyx Institute is looking for an Android Board Support Packages (BSP) Engineer to join the CalyxOS team.
The Calyx Institute strives for universally accessible digital privacy, security, and connectivity. Remote-US!
buff.ly/prd3XpQ
The Calyx Institute strives for universally accessible digital privacy, security, and connectivity. Remote-US!
buff.ly/prd3XpQ
It's almost like titles are arbitrary and determined by the employer...
been a weird week with a variety of angry emails and comments about the word ‘engineer’. take it up with my workplace i guess? it’s in my title lmao
October 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It's almost like titles are arbitrary and determined by the employer...
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In @DiversifyTechCo this week,
💼 Wpromote and NerdWallet are hiring
📆 FOSS4G, an open geospatial technology and business conference, is coming up
⭐️ Scholarships are available to attend several PostgreSQL conferences
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#WomenInTech #BlackInTech
💼 Wpromote and NerdWallet are hiring
📆 FOSS4G, an open geospatial technology and business conference, is coming up
⭐️ Scholarships are available to attend several PostgreSQL conferences
➡️ buff.ly/0TjcLkj
#WomenInTech #BlackInTech
October 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In @DiversifyTechCo this week,
💼 Wpromote and NerdWallet are hiring
📆 FOSS4G, an open geospatial technology and business conference, is coming up
⭐️ Scholarships are available to attend several PostgreSQL conferences
➡️ buff.ly/0TjcLkj
#WomenInTech #BlackInTech
💼 Wpromote and NerdWallet are hiring
📆 FOSS4G, an open geospatial technology and business conference, is coming up
⭐️ Scholarships are available to attend several PostgreSQL conferences
➡️ buff.ly/0TjcLkj
#WomenInTech #BlackInTech
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An ongoing phishing campaign is targeting LastPass and Bitwarden users with fake emails claiming that the companies were hacked, urging them to download a supposedly more secure desktop version of the password manager.
Fake LastPass, Bitwarden breach alerts lead to PC hijacks
An ongoing phishing campaign is targeting LastPass and Bitwarden users with fake emails claiming that the companies were hacked, urging them to download a supposedly more secure desktop version of the password manager.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
An ongoing phishing campaign is targeting LastPass and Bitwarden users with fake emails claiming that the companies were hacked, urging them to download a supposedly more secure desktop version of the password manager.
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JOB!
Complexly is looking to hire a Director of Development!
If you're interested, please review our job posting at Complexly.com/job and apply before Friday, October 17!
If you're interested, please review our job posting at Complexly.com/job and apply before Friday, October 17!
October 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
JOB!
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Accessibility is popular, it's rare I meet anyone who thinks it doesn't matter.
Usually it's the systemic failures that make us de-prioritize it, things like perceived tight timelines, low budgets, lack of resources.
Regardless, the future world is accessible. There's too many of us that want it
Usually it's the systemic failures that make us de-prioritize it, things like perceived tight timelines, low budgets, lack of resources.
Regardless, the future world is accessible. There's too many of us that want it
October 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Accessibility is popular, it's rare I meet anyone who thinks it doesn't matter.
Usually it's the systemic failures that make us de-prioritize it, things like perceived tight timelines, low budgets, lack of resources.
Regardless, the future world is accessible. There's too many of us that want it
Usually it's the systemic failures that make us de-prioritize it, things like perceived tight timelines, low budgets, lack of resources.
Regardless, the future world is accessible. There's too many of us that want it
Tomorrow! Hope to see you live in the chat, and let's all hope my voice is fully recovered in time! Special thanks in advance to our guest speakers for sharing their insight and experience during our THWACKcamp community sessions! events.solarwinds.com/the-future-o...
The Future of IT Arrives...
Join us for an expanded SolarWinds Day event with THWACK Community Sessions
events.solarwinds.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Tomorrow! Hope to see you live in the chat, and let's all hope my voice is fully recovered in time! Special thanks in advance to our guest speakers for sharing their insight and experience during our THWACKcamp community sessions! events.solarwinds.com/the-future-o...
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NEW POST! Job listings for week ending 9/26
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/429lPTN
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/429lPTN
September 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW POST! Job listings for week ending 9/26
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/429lPTN
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/429lPTN
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Since there is an entire discourse going on about #GenAI.🧵
I feel compelled to share sone of the Black Women Data Scientists/Engineers that are in AI and fighting tooth & nail for #EthicalAI even at the cost of their jobs & livelihood.
Nothing is ever just one sided.
1st up: Dr. Joy Buolamwini
I feel compelled to share sone of the Black Women Data Scientists/Engineers that are in AI and fighting tooth & nail for #EthicalAI even at the cost of their jobs & livelihood.
Nothing is ever just one sided.
1st up: Dr. Joy Buolamwini
September 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Since there is an entire discourse going on about #GenAI.🧵
I feel compelled to share sone of the Black Women Data Scientists/Engineers that are in AI and fighting tooth & nail for #EthicalAI even at the cost of their jobs & livelihood.
Nothing is ever just one sided.
1st up: Dr. Joy Buolamwini
I feel compelled to share sone of the Black Women Data Scientists/Engineers that are in AI and fighting tooth & nail for #EthicalAI even at the cost of their jobs & livelihood.
Nothing is ever just one sided.
1st up: Dr. Joy Buolamwini
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NEW POST! Job listings for week ending 9/12
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/48eYGTE
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/48eYGTE
September 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW POST! Job listings for week ending 9/12
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/48eYGTE
Job postings that came across my desk, slack, email, discord, etc this week.
bit.ly/48eYGTE
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If anyone is looking for a remote Staff eng role & wants a referral, hmu
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progyny.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/progyn...
Staff Engineer, Mobile/Web Development
Thank you for considering Progyny! Progyny’s mission puts our technology platform in the enviable position of very evident purpose: directly supporting the family building journey of millions of indiv...
progyny.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
September 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
If anyone is looking for a remote Staff eng role & wants a referral, hmu
progyny.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/progyn...
progyny.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/progyn...