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What makes a great engineering leader? In this week's newsletter, we're featuring our recent podcast episode, where Gregg Altschul, VP of Engineering at FanDuel, answers that very question. Hint: It takes a lot more than good intentions. #keepmovingforward #gaming #sports #techleaders

AI is revolutionizing how every knowledge worker operates. The question isn’t if AI will impact your workforce, but how prepared you are for it. Join X-Team CEO Amit Sion and a panel of industry leaders for "AI-Ready Teams: Strategies for Building the AI Skills Every Knowledge Worker Needs," hosted by WithYouWithMe and Art of Mentoring. You'll learn how to future-proof your teams, navigate AI adoption, and upskill at scale. 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 🕒 Time: 4pm EST | 1pm PST Follow the link in the comments to register now and get ahead of the AI curve. #AI #GenerativeAI #Skills #FutureOfWork #KeepMovingForward

If you don’t get data right, you don’t have a fintech business. Cho-Nan Tsai of Hyperionsoft breaks it down: ✅ Fintech runs on data. ✅ Clean, structured, and properly pipelined data is everything. ✅ AI? Cool. But first, get your data fundamentals in order. The companies that master this foundation? They win. The ones that don’t? They struggle. Watch the video to hear why data is the real backbone of fintech. #Data #FinTech #ProductDevelopment #AI #KeepMovingForward

What if your nearshore team felt like an extension of your own? That’s the magic of agile nearshoring—it’s not just outsourcing; it’s seamless integration. Here’s how it works in practice: 1️⃣ Define Clear Objectives Success starts with clarity. Set clear goals, define KPIs, and align both teams on expectations. A shared roadmap keeps everyone on track and minimizes surprises. 2️⃣ Plan and Execute Sprints Work is divided into short, focused sprints (1-2 weeks), with clear priorities and ownership. Regular check-ins ensure issues are tackled quickly, delivering results with every cycle. 3️⃣ Communicate in Real Time Daily stand-ups and tools like Slack and Zoom enable instant feedback, issue resolution, and progress tracking. Real-time communication keeps momentum strong. 4️⃣ Leverage Time Zone Alignment Nearshore teams work in overlapping time zones, ensuring faster collaboration during sprint reviews, planning, and problem-solving—no more delays from asynchronous workflows. 5️⃣ Deliver Continuous Updates Agile nearshore teams prioritize incremental updates, allowing early feature releases to gather user feedback and adapt to market changes without waiting for the final product. 6️⃣ Integrate Testing Into Development Testing happens every sprint, catching bugs early and ensuring high-quality deliverables. This approach guarantees reliability and speeds up iteration. 7️⃣ Build a Collaborative Team Culture Make nearshore developers part of your team. Open communication, shared milestones, and inclusive meetings foster trust and shared ownership, driving better outcomes. With agile nearshoring, your team gains flexibility, speed, and quality—all while working in sync with your in-house efforts. #Agile #Outsourcing #SoftwareDevelopment #KeepMovingForward

Creating a fintech app is a rewarding journey, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. 1️⃣ Meeting Customer Expectations Consumers now demand seamless, intuitive experiences similar to those from tech giants. Delivering personalized insights, instant processing, and user-friendly interfaces is essential to stay competitive. 2️⃣ Navigating Regulatory Complexity Compliance with regulations like PSD2 and GDPR can be daunting, especially for apps scaling internationally. Early engagement with compliance experts and using scalable RegTech solutions can help. 3️⃣ Controlling Development Costs Fintech app development can be expensive. Strategies like leveraging open banking APIs, focusing on an MVP at launch, and optimizing for scalability with cloud-based architectures can reduce long-term expenses. 4️⃣ Hiring and Retaining Specialized Developers The competition for skilled developers in AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity is fierce. Offering competitive salaries, meaningful projects, and a strong work culture is key to attracting and retaining talent. Which challenge do you face most often when building fintech apps? Vote and share your experiences in the comments! #Fintech #AppBuilding #AppDevelopment #TechHiring #KeepMovingForward

Molly Struve’s career to becoming a staff site reliability engineer at Netflix. She started in aerospace engineering—drawn to it by the thrill of building rockets—only to pivot into options trading and eventually find her calling in software engineering. But through every shift, one thing remained constant: her drive to solve complex problems and make an impact. In this week's newsletter, we're highlighting the latest episode of the Keep Moving Foward podcast, where we get Molly's take on how leaders can create environments where failure isn’t feared but leveraged for improvement. #KeepMovingForward #TechCareers #Media #TechLeadership

Want to transform technical debt into a competitive advantage? Join us on Mar. 27 at 2:00 PM Central to hear from tech leaders: 🎤 Josh Johnston, CTO, X-Team 🎤 Cheryl Johnson, CTO, Betterworks 🎤 Douglas Squirrel, serial startup CTO Together, they’ll share insights on: 🚀 Reducing costs and unlocking scalability by modernizing legacy systems 🤖 Leveraging AI and agile methodologies to manage technical debt and fuel innovation 🛠 Building smarter workflows to prevent debt accumulation and foster long-term agility Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/epWwkQwx #TechnicalDebt #AI #AgileMethodologies #Innovation #KeepMovingForward

Simply having a high level product strategy isn’t enough. Rajashree Pimpalkhare, VP of Engineering at Twilio, emphasizes the importance of developing a technology roadmap that looks around the corner to anticipate future needs. Whether it’s preparing for the rise of AI or aligning with business strategy, having the right skills and tools in place is crucial for staying ahead. #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #Tech #AI #KeepMovingForward

Millions of dollars wasted. Years of lost progress. Julia Valentine of AlphaMille has seen it happen firsthand: teams skipping foundational principles, only to watch their co-founders walk away and their hard work crumble right before launch. #FinTech #Startups #BestPractices #ProductDevelopment #KeepMovingForward

Building a successful health or wellness app is no easy feat. From compliance to scalability, here are the key considerations you need to address to create a secure, user-friendly, and high-performing application. #HealthTech #MobileHealth #AppDevelopment #DigitalHealth #KeepMovingForward