Coston Perkins
Technical Director
Coston Perkins is a fullstack software engineering leader at Nearform. As Technical Director, he leads teams across a variety of projects, transforming complex requirements into streamlined, high-performance applications. Coston combines his expertise in modern web frameworks, serverless technologies, and data-centric solutions to guide teams in building reliable, effective platforms. Based in Austin, TX, he leverages strategic insight and hands-on experience to create solutions that elevate both client outcomes and technical standards across organizations.
Automated Dependency Management: Why Leading Engineering Organizations Are Embracing It
November 22, 2024
Highly efficient engineering organizations are automating software dependency management processes to save time and money, and most importantly reducing risks from vulnerabilities and supply chain attacks. External application dependencies play a critical role in today’s software ecosystem. By automating these processes, teams are free to focus on higher value tasks, while maintaining a secure and resilient codebase. ##When and Why to Use Micro Frontend Architecture
November 12, 2024
As businesses grow and their technical stacks evolve, micro frontends have emerged as a practical architectural strategy for managing complexity and improving scalability. Deciding when and why to adopt micro frontends isn't just an engineering conversation; it’s one that should involve product and business stakeholders as well. Is it the right choice for your organization? What benefits, risks, and tradeoffs should you weigh before committing?