_Written by Malinda Lloyd

[https://www.linkedin.com/in/malindalloyd/], __Director, Strategic

Accounts_



I’ve worked professionally in digital since the late ’90s - I

started my journey as an assistant at a software and design agency. I

learned on the job and taught myself the basics of coding and digital

design tools like HTML, JavaScript, Authorware, PhotoShop,

Illustrator, Flash, Action Script, etc.



Eventually, though, I came to realize that my skills are better suited

to project management and creative endeavors. I’ve worked for many

small and large companies, but one of my favorite experiences was

working at Disney, where I transitioned from Project Manager to

Producer and harnessed all my skills in tech and design on large, very

complex projects.



Managing and communicating with teams across global time zones was

always a challenge prior to using ActiveCollab. I started using the

service when a development vendor outside the US asked that my team

use the tool when working ...