Biggest Challenges Faced by an Integration Developer at Salad and Go
T.J.'s biggest challenge as an Integration Developer is keeping pace with "new technologies coming out every day," requiring constant learning of various technologies and their interactions, including navigating "different API authorizations." This rapid technological evolution presents a demanding yet fulfilling aspect of the role.
Technology, Learning Agility, Problem-Solving, API Integration, Adaptability
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T.J. Lippincott
Integration Developer
Salad and Go
University of Arizona, 2020
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Food, Beverages & Alcohol, Technology
Data and Analytics
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. The rapid pace of technological advancements necessitates continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies.
2. Integrating diverse technologies requires understanding their nuances, including API authorizations and interactions.
3. The process of learning and mastering new technologies, while challenging, is ultimately rewarding and beneficial for career growth.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
I would say that goes hand in hand with the new technologies. Technology is going a lot faster than companies can keep up with. There are new things coming out every day.
Learning these technologies, while it is rewarding, can also be a challenge. It's like getting your college degree; challenging but rewarding. That is definitely how it is, learning these other technologies and working with multiple different types of technologies.
It's about seeing how they interact. Certain technologies require different API authorizations. Just those little tiny nuances can be challenging, but again, rewarding.