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Daily AI-powered tracker for layoff related news and job market trends

About LayoffLens

What is LayoffLens?

LayoffLens is your comprehensive resource for tracking layoffs, job market trends, and career insights across industries. We automatically aggregate the latest news, analysis, and helpful resources to keep you informed about the evolving employment landscape.

Our platform continuously monitors trusted sources to bring you:

  • Real-time layoff news from major tech companies and across all sectors
  • Expert analysis and commentary on market trends and unemployment data
  • Career resources including resume tips, interview guidance, and job search strategies
  • Video content from industry experts and career coaches on YouTube

Whether you're navigating a career transition, staying informed about your industry, or researching job market conditions, LayoffLens provides the insights you need to make informed decisions about your career.

Tony Cerrato

Tony Cerrato

Tony Cerrato is a seasoned technology leader with more than 30 years of experience in software quality, cloud engineering, and automation. His career spans some of the most innovative names in the industry, including Microsoft, Synopsys, Veracode, and TraceLink, where he led global teams delivering reliable, secure, and high-performance software platforms.

Tony has spent his career driving the modernization of quality engineering practices across complex, cloud-based software platforms. He focuses on integrating AI-driven testing, continuous delivery, and advanced analytics to enhance coverage, accelerate feedback cycles, and raise the overall standard of software reliability. His leadership style emphasizes data-driven decision-making, collaboration, and a culture of innovation and accountability.

Throughout his career in high tech, Tony has helped organizations evolve from traditional QA models to fully automated, intelligence-assisted quality engineering frameworks. He has built and led global teams, defined automation strategies for large-scale SaaS environments, and implemented AI-based systems that improve efficiency and insight across development lifecycles—from regulated industries to modern cloud-native platforms.

Tony is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and Certified ScrumMaster. He holds a Master's in Computer Information Systems (Security) from Boston University and a Bachelor's in Business Management (MIS) from the University of Massachusetts.

Technology Stack

LayoffLens is built with modern cloud technologies and hosted entirely on Microsoft Azure:

  • Next.js 15 - React framework for the web application
  • Azure Static Web Apps - Hosting with built-in CDN and SSL
  • Azure Functions - Serverless API endpoints and scheduled jobs
  • Azure Table Storage - NoSQL database for feed items
  • Azure Blob Storage - Image and asset hosting
  • GitHub Actions - CI/CD pipeline for automated deployments