Jessica (Malakian) Newton
Jessica (Malakian) Newton is a Senior Product Marketing Specialist at Progress, focused on the Progress OpenEdge product. Jessica started her career at Progress as an intern in 2020 and has since developed into a full-time marketer, dedicated to guiding customers on how to maximize the value of their OpenEdge solutions. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys reading and writing.
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The Progress OpenEdge MCP Connector for ABL is Now Available!
The Progress OpenEdge MCP Connector for ABL is now available and is a purpose‑built bridge that enables AI assistants to generate accurate, compliant and modernization‑ready ABL code by leveraging an organization’s own rules, context and workflows.
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Introducing OpenEdge MCP Server: Make Your Applications AI-Ready
The OpenEdge MCP Server enables organizations to make their OpenEdge applications AI‑ready by securely turning existing REST APIs into actionable capabilities for AI assistants—accelerating automation without requiring code changes.
Developer Spotlight: Diana Serban Builds Confidence Through Code in Her First Year with OpenEdge
Diana Serban’s story highlights how early internships, supportive teamwork, and hands‑on experience with OpenEdge helped her build confidence and grow rapidly as a junior developer in her first year.
Developer Spotlight: Carla Spaczai on Curiosity, Courage and the Joy of Building with Progress OpenEdge
Developer Spotlight: Carla Spaczai highlights how Carla Spaczai’s curiosity, courage, and early internship experience helped her discover a passion for building with Progress OpenEdge, leading to a thriving developer career and inspiring advice for newcomers.
Developer Spotlight: Oana Cristea on Internships, Versatility and Finding Her Path with Progress OpenEdge
Oana Cristea’s story illustrates how a well-structured internship, a supportive team and the versatility of Progress OpenEdge empowered her to build a successful development career, inspiring newcomers to embrace learning and community.
Developer Spotlight: From College Grad to OpenEdge Pro —How This 25-Year-Old Developer is Advancing His Skills
A young developer shares how their journey from college to joining FDM4 led to rapid growth as a Progress OpenEdge professional, highlighting the language’s readability, built-in database access, long-term stability, and the abundance of opportunities for aspiring programmers.
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