Magenic: Our Differentiators

We asked members of our sales team to let us know what they think separates Magenic from other custom software development companies. watch video →

MVP Summit 2012 Series

Magenic interview series from the 2012 MVP Summit at Microsoft. Includes interviews with Rocky Lhotka, Anthony Handley & Corey Miller, Jason Bock, Michael Cummings and Sergey Barskiy. watch videos →

QAT: VS2010 and Test Manager

A technical video from our quality assurance and testing team gives an overview of some of the testing features included with Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate and how they can add value to your process. Magenic takes pride in all of the facets of our business, and QAT is one that we find essential on all of our mission-critical projects. watch video →

Magenic Interviews at //Build/ 2011

At September's //Build/ Windows conference in Anaheim, CA, Magenic CTO and Principal Technology Evangelist Rockford Lhotka caught up with some of our top consultants to get their thoughts on what they had learned during the sessions. watch video →

XNA User Group:
Larry Louisiana

Larry Louisiana, Software Developer Lead at Magenic, speaking to XNA and the future of game development in Windows. watch videos →

The Ramen Challenge

To simplify a basic understanding of programing, I challenged Magenic Principal Consultant Jason Bock to lay out his presentation, The Future of Programming Languages, in the time it takes to prepare the struggling techie's favorite meal...Ramen. watch video →

Chris G. Williams: XNA & Windows Phone

Intro to WP7 Development with Silverlight and XNA

Deeper Dive into XNA on Windows Phone

Deeper Dive into Silverlight on Windows Phone

Building a Scrolling Tile Engine with XNA on Windows Phone

Building a Pathfinding System with XNA on Windows Phone

Magenic Interviews at Twin Cities Code Camp

At the Twin Cities Code Camp, Magenic asked campers “What do you hope to get out of Code Camp?” We got an overwhelming response to our question and the top five answers are posted here. watch video →

See also: 2011 Footage & Theme Song.

Coming Soon

Stay tuned for more Magenic custom software development videos.

Quality Assurance & Testing Our Value, Part 1

One of the premier services Magenic offers to clients is quality assurance and testing (QAT). Lead by Jeffrey White and Saima Prabhu, QAT is a prime reason for the success of our custom application and software development projects. watch video →

Quality Assurance & Testing Our Value, Part 2

The next part in our quality assurance and testing (QAT) series is the second piece of the value segment. Jeffrey and Saima are back to explain more about QA and why Magenic emphasizes the testing portion of QAT. watch video →

Quality Assurance & Testing Our Method - MARQ

Magenic’s quality assurance and testing (QAT) team follows our Magenic Adaptive Risk-based Testing method on each custom software development project to offer the best product for our clients’ mission-critical needs. watch video →

Quality Assurance & Testing Our Method - Process

Jeffrey White and Saima Prabhu are back to explain the phases in which the quality assurance and testing (QAT) team engages with each client. In the first phase, initiation, the team focuses on understanding the context of the project and conducting interviews to learn the client expectations. watch video →

Quality Assurance & Testing Practice Guidelines

Five practice guidelines lead Magenic’s QAT team in their daily activities and successful project completion which include reducing risk, testing effectively, testing to uncover defects, completing testing in parallel with the project plan, and more. watch video →

Quality Assurance & Testing Our Community

In the final installment of the quality assurance and testing (QAT) series, Jeffrey White and Saima Prabhu explain the pieces it takes to create a successful project. The QAT team has a specific culture of sharing information that is also used throughout Magenic. watch video →

Introduction to Magenic University

Magenic University was created to push Magenic consultants to be the best minds in the industry. Led by the likes of our eight Microsoft MVPs, senior and principal consultants, and regional managers, these sessions help transform software development jobs into careers, turning entry-level team members into expert-level MVPs. watch video →

Magenic University Part 1: Michael Lester

One of our recent Magenic University seminars features Vice President of Consulting Michael Lester speaking to our consultants about the importance of effective communication. Lester's tips help ensure that our business relationships start on the right foot and flow seamlessly from Day One. watch video →

Magenic University Part 2: Rockford Lhotka

Magenic University is proud to feature a set of videos by CSLA .NET framework creator Rockford Lhotka. In a four-part seminar, our own CTO and Principal Technology Evangelist discusses the most important aspects of CSLA .NET development, including data annotations, validation rules, and authorization rules. Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Magenic University Part 3: Marco Ovikian

This installment features Senior Account Executive Marco Ovikian discussing Magenic’s core competency with our consultants and developers. Here, custom application development is reviewed in detail, going into aspects such as user experience and design, quality assurance and testing, and support and maintenance. watch video →

Magenic University Part 4: Ryan Hanisco

Magenic’s National Delivery Manager, Ryan Hanisco, is featured in a multi-part Magenic University seminar. In the first installment, Ryan reviews the Magenic Foundation, from our development process to the objectives of foundation. Part 1 | 2 | 3

Magenic University Part 5: Jason Bock

In a technical series from Principal Consultant and Microsoft MVP Jason Bock, consultants and developers learn about best practices when developing code for our clients’ mission-critical projects. Part 1 | 2