February 2021 Summaries

Ynomia, an Australian start-up, is building an Internet of Things (IoT) platform to transform the construction industry and its challenging environments. The company aims to address the lack of connectivity, transparency, and data management on construction sites, which has resulted in inefficient use of personnel, equipment, and materials, compressed timelines, and unpredictable cash flows. Ynomia offers a simple end-to-end technology solution that creates a Connected Jobsite, helping teams manage materials, tools, and people across the worksite in real-time. The deployment of technology in construction is often fraught with risk, but MongoDB Atlas provides a flexible and resilient database that can handle millions of tag readings daily, making it ideal for Ynomia's needs. The platform also utilizes MongoDB Charts for real-time analytics, enabling Ynomia to quickly visualize information without having to build expensive tools. With ambitious growth plans, Ynomia is set to continue scaling and evolving its architecture to meet the demands of a huge market.

The MongoDB Documentation team has applied Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory to create a user experience framework that addresses the fundamental needs of users, from existence and basic needs to self-actualization. The team has structured their documentation platform around five stages: existence & basic needs, quality needs, findability needs, experience needs, and contribution needs. By focusing on these stages, the team aims to provide a holistic user experience that meets users' learning objectives effectively and efficiently. Through research and user feedback, the team has made improvements to their platform, including task-centric navigation, efficient search, and intuitive experiences, ultimately creating a more engaging and productive documentation environment.

Capgemini, a global leader in digital transformation, offers three key solutions that help customers modernize their applications to MongoDB: Database Convert & Compare (DCC), which automates database migration and data comparison; tools for new development using MongoDB as a backend database; and solutions for migrating legacy systems to MongoDB. These tools enable companies to quickly access massive amounts of enterprise data while maintaining system performance, addressing the challenges posed by traditional Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). By leveraging Capgemini's expertise and MongoDB's document-based, distributed database, companies can accelerate time-to-market, improve resilience, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge in their respective industries.

The MongoDB team uses hackathons as an annual event where engineers can create and innovate projects of their choice, allowing them to work on new features, internal tools, or passion projects. The teams are judged based on various categories, with the goal of creating useful knowledge and skills. Past winning projects have been incorporated into production, such as MongoDB Charts, custom JavaScript expressions in the aggregation framework, and GraphSQL support in MongoDB Realm Sync. Hackathons provide an opportunity for engineers to connect and collaborate with others, foster cross-departmental relationships, and expand their skills and creativity, ultimately adding value to the product offerings and helping the team explore new ideas and spin up new projects.

MongoDB's annual hackathons, launched in 2013, are a vital part of the company's engineering culture, providing engineers the freedom to innovate, collaborate, and explore new ideas. During hackathon week, members from various departments, including Product Managers and Developer Advocates, work on projects of their choice, which can range from creating new product features to pursuing personal interests. The projects are judged in several categories, with past successes leading to production-ready features such as MongoDB Charts and GraphSQL support. These events not only foster creativity and cross-departmental collaboration but also drive new ideas for the company's product roadmap. MongoDB also offers a Sales Academy program in Austin, TX, aimed at developing new sales professionals through a 12-week training regime, highlighting the company's commitment to talent development and career growth. Additionally, MongoDB announced a leadership transition, with Chirantan “CJ” Desai set to succeed Dev Ittycheria as CEO in 2025, marking a new chapter in the company's journey with a focus on growth and innovation.

MongoDB Launches Sales Academy` is a 12-week full-time paid training program designed to develop recent college graduates into sales professionals. The program, located in Austin, TX, focuses on training and developing future MongoDB Sales Development Representatives. Participants will receive direct one-on-one support from their sales mentors, leadership team, and peers, as well as regular coaching and professional development training. This is not the first time MongoDB has hired students into its sales organization, with previous interns joining full-time positions. The company is looking for ambitious and excited individuals to join the program, offering a great start for those looking to take their career to the next level.

MongoDB's Customer Success Team is growing, and the company is looking for talented individuals to join a dynamic team that delivers next-generation solutions for driving digital transformation. The customer success team is composed of creative teammates from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for innovation and technology. They work with customers across various industries and provide support through onboarding, product certifications, and training. The opportunities for discovery and growth are boundless, and the team collaborates closely to achieve their goals. The company has a strong culture built on core values that encourage teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning. With a range of exciting products at its disposal, MongoDB provides team members with the tools, resources, and training needed to hit the ground running.

Appy Pie & MongoDB have partnered to offer seamless, no-code business solutions for mobile and web apps through Appy Pie Connect, which integrates with MongoDB Realm's mobile database, sync solution, and application development services. This partnership enables users to build best-in-class apps across Android, iOS, and web with ease, automating manual tasks and storing data in multiple database sources. The integration allows organizations to extract and work with data from MongoDB, applying it to desired software through triggered-based actions, reducing costs and maximizing revenue through efficient business processes driven by automation.

MongoDB is partnering with Google Cloud to offer MongoDB Realm as part of the MongoDB Cloud stack, providing users with a globally accessible mobile app development platform that combines the benefits of MongoDB Atlas and Google Cloud services. The integrated application development services in Realm enable developers to build industry-leading apps on mobile devices and the web. Realm's open-source database is designed for mobile app development, offering a flexible data model and offline-first capabilities. The platform also includes a cross-platform sync solution and application development services such as GraphQL, functions, triggers, and data access controls. MongoDB Atlas integrates with Google Cloud to provide a globally accessible, scalable, and secure infrastructure for managing MongoDB databases. With Realm and Google Cloud, developers can create mobile applications for Android devices and build apps that support offline use, real-time synchronization, and secure data management. The partnership has already led to the successful deployment of a COVID employee self-assessment health checker app for a leading healthcare payer in New York.