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RTInsights is proud to be a media partner of the Women on Stage Conference which took place February 10-11. In this article, we interview Rona Lankry Levy who was one of the speakers. 6Q4: Mixtiles’ Rona Lankry Levy, on Not Over-Designing Software
Mixtiles’ Rona Lankry Levy discusses examples of developers over designing software and its consequences and her journey into tech. Our “6Q4” series features six questions for the leaders, innovators, and operators in the real-time analytics arena who are leveraging big data to transform the world as we know it. RTInsights recently asked Senior Software Engineer Rona Lankry Levy, who spoke at Women On Stage Conference last month, about software design, her journey, and more. Q1: When did you become interested in tech? Rona Lankry Levy
I majored in computer science in high school, [where] we learned C and it was easy and fun. At university, I actually chose math first and then wanted to add another major that would be more practical. I ended up preferring the computer science courses over the math ones. Before and during my studies I worked at a tech company as a manual tester for flight simulator projects, and after one year of studying, I switched to a developer role. Q2: What is your current position and how did you get there? I’m currently a senior software developer at Mixtiles. I was recently on a job hunt and was looking for a great place with great culture and great people. A friend referred me to Mixtiles and it was exactly what I was looking for. Q3: What is your background in software development and development architectures? I had the privilege to lead many big projects both as a developer and as a team leader like a new data layer protocol in C++ and a new Ruby Server that serves its own UI. I’ve worked in various technologies, from very low-level ones like C and C++ to high-level ones like Ruby, Java, NodeJS, and React, so I have a wide perspective on projects and architectures. Q4: You mentioned you recently were looking for a job. Could you comment on the process? Any tips for people out there doing the same? Keep reminding yourself that an interview is a two-way street, it is also about you interviewing the company you are considering to work in, we tend to forget it while we are in an interview. If you are feeling insecure about your abilities and skills, find a person to remind you what you are worth! keep practicing, and do mock interviews. Interviewing is a skill, you have to practice it, also the ‘tell me about yourself’ part, not just the technical part. Remember that you will fail in some of the interviews and it’s ok. It doesn’t mean anything about your skills, it just means that this specific interview didn’t go well. Question 5: Your talk is titled “Don’t Over Design It.” What are some examples of developers over designing software? What are the consequences of over designing? It’s not rare that developers plan for potential needs, but what you actually should worry about is the actual needs you have now and the very near future. When you’re trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist yet, you can create a solution that won’t fit for the future problem. And when you’re over designing it costs double – once for developing time, and second for maintaining this unnecessary code. Question 6: What advice, comments, or tips do you have for other women in tech? First, read about ‘Imposter Syndrome’ and know that it’s very common to feel like it! Especially at the beginning. Have a group of people you can count on, in your company and outside of it, people you can trust and consult on different work-related subjects. Find a workplace you love, don’t be afraid to leave a workplace if it’s not good for you. Be open with your manager, ask for feedback and give feedback, it will be much appreciated. Join the ‘Baot’ community!

6Q4: Mixtiles’ Rona Lankry Levy, on Not Over-Designing Software

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October 12, 2020 10:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time
TEL AVIV, Israel & LEHI, Utah--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- MyHeritage , the leading global platform for discovering your past and empowering your future, announced today a new product integration for turning family photos into beautiful wall art. MyHeritage users can now order prints of their family photos and display them at home through MyHeritage’s new partnership with Mixtiles, a leading global service for printed wall art. Through this integration, MyHeritage users will enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 50% off when ordering multiple prints as well as free worldwide shipping. Following the release of two highly-acclaimed photo features, MyHeritage In Color™ and Photo Enhancer , MyHeritage has become the market leader for colorizing and enhancing historical photos. The features have already been used 24 million times since their release earlier this year, and the results have been widely shared and appreciated by users on social media. Based on breakthrough AI technology, these powerful photo tools transform family photos into stunning, high-quality, full-color images that enable millions of people to connect to their family history like never before. Now, thanks to the new integration with Mixtiles, MyHeritage users can order prints of their cherished photos as wall art in a few clicks, and decorate their home with their family history — or give them to family and friends as unique gifts. Mixtiles are extremely lightweight and measure 8x8 inches (20x20 cm). They feature a special adhesive that makes them easy to hang on the walls to create impressive photo displays without a hammer or nails. Mixtiles leave no residue or damage upon removal and can be moved and repositioned with ease. Ordering Mixtiles through MyHeritage gives consumers the highest quality product of its kind, at the most affordable price. MyHeritage’s Photo Enhancer uses deep learning technology to increase the resolution of photos fourfold and brings faces into sharp focus, making treasured family photos on MyHeritage ideal for printing as superior quality wall art. “MyHeritage has become the go-to destination for uploading and enhancing family photos thanks to our exceptional tools,” said Gilad Japhet, Founder and CEO of MyHeritage. “These features have gone viral and the natural next step is to give our users an exciting and highly affordable way to print their favorite photos, decorate their homes, and delight their loved ones with nostalgic gifts. I’ve already ordered and shipped dozens of Mixtiles to my family members (and for myself! ), and I can’t wait to see MyHeritage users enjoy the satisfaction that awaits them through our partnership with Mixtiles.”
“Mixtiles is all about great products and creating homes people love. We’re thrilled about the great user experience this partnership enables, and about the potentially millions of homes that will see treasured memories come back to life,” said Eytan Levit, Co-Founder and VP Marketing of Mixtiles. “On a personal level, I’ve been thrilled to work on this partnership with the MyHeritage team, and I can’t wait to see people’s reactions to seeing their colorized and enhanced memories on their walls.”
About MyHeritage
MyHeritage is the leading global discovery platform for exploring family history. With billions of historical records and family tree profiles, and with sophisticated matching technologies that work across all its assets, MyHeritage allows users to discover their past and empower their future. Since 2020, MyHeritage is home to the world’s best technologies for enhancing and colorizing historical photos. www.myheritage.com
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MyHeritage Partners with Mixtiles to Turn Historical Family Photos into Stunning Wall Art

MyHeritage is a family history network helping families around the world discover and share their legacy online. It aims to empower its users with social tools and a library of historical content.

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Now , thanks to the new integration with Mixtiles , MyHeritage users can order prints of their cherished photos as wall art in a few clicks , and decorate their home with their family history -- or give them to family and friends as unique gifts .

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Mixtiles is a provider of interior decoration and photography services.  They have developed framing and photography technology that aims to make it more affordable and wall-friendly to hang photo memories on the wall.

Application Date	3/15/2018
Grant Date	4/27/2021
Title	Picture frame
Related Topics	Picture framing, Technical drawing, Graphical projections, Woodworking, Roadsters
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