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Software development is not just about coding. It involves stages like requirement gathering, design, testing, and maintenance, all crucial to project success. Prioritizing and collaborating with team members leads to innovative solutions and satisfied users. Tags: #innovation #digitalmarketing #culture #hiring #staffing #aavalarconsulting

Here's why: If you hire a single developer these are some issues that you will face 1. Workload Management: Hiring only one senior developer can overload them with work, potentially leading to missed deadlines. 2. Quality Assurance: Without a team, the project might have numerous bugs and flaws, increasing the chances of errors. 3. Lack of Consultation: If the developer has to work alone without consultation, the desired project results may not be achieved. 4. Risk of Wasted Resources: There is a risk that money and efforts invested in the project will go to waste. Now here's what will happen if you have a tech team working on your project 1. Workload Distribution: By hiring a tech team, the workload can be equally divided among developers based on their expertise, allowing them to focus on their areas of strength without needing to be proficient in all aspects. 2. Quality Assurance Management: A senior developer leading the team will ensure quality assurance throughout the project, providing guidance and consultation to the team members at every stage. 3. Reduced Responsibility: Entrusting all responsibilities to the team alleviates worries for the employer, ensuring that the project is delivered according to expectations. This approach saves time and sets the employer free from concerns. 4. Deadline Adherence and Workflow Efficiency: A tech team is better equipped to meet deadlines, ensuring a top-notch workflow throughout the project duration. Geko Technologies offers advanced solutions to address your technological requirements. Our tech teams comprise highly qualified and experienced professionals. Join us today! #tech #hiring #corporate #IT #teams

Every quarter we have our planning cadences to decide the delivery scope. This time we had more requests than usual and it was a tough decision on the further steps. Often if capacity sucks the teams are advised to take more developers. They think more people merrier (eg more value). However, there are three questions to consider before you hire or move staff. They are as follows: 1. the settlement time into the environment. Yes, this encompasses delivery of the laptops, but also mind time one developer needs to access the environment. We often forget the complexity of the technology and security level and thus it takes several months before they complete their first ticket.  2. the learning efforts the exisiting team needs to provide to set up a newbie. In this case, I calculate hours/days/story points per sprint which we will spend explaining the architectural scheme and the flows.  3. the value of the work to be developed. To be honest, prioritization goes first. What will you choose if you can deliver only one feature during the next 6 months? next 2 years? 5 years? how does it align with the KPIs and ROI? Having a prepared list of the epics in the priority order helps in the future to roll out the extended team quickly. Admittedly, proper prioritization may vanish or severely lessen the hiring goals. Sometimes, it looks like during the first half of the year every three new developers may increase capacity to 1.16. Not that significant change, isn't it? Don't take me wrong, I don't call for avoiding recruitment! I would rather use the above-mentioned questions to define realistic scenarios. And then you can shake things up (in our case you will be able to deliver an extra value).  

🛠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 🛠 In the world of software development, the path to success is paved with clear, well-defined requirements. Yet, many projects face setbacks because of unclear goals, changing demands, or missing details. This is where Requirements Engineering (RE) steps in, playing a vital role in the development lifecycle. Here’s why RE is essential: 🔍 Clarifies Vision & Objectives: Requirements Engineering helps translate vague ideas into specific, actionable goals. It’s the bridge between stakeholders’ needs and the technical solution. 💡 Minimizes Misunderstandings: By thoroughly analyzing and documenting requirements, RE ensures that the development team, stakeholders, and end-users are all on the same page, avoiding costly miscommunications. 🧩 Facilitates Better Design Decisions: With clear requirements, architects and developers can make informed decisions about system architecture and design, leading to more effective and efficient solutions. ⚖️ Reduces Project Risks: Identifying potential issues early—such as conflicting requirements or unrealistic expectations—helps mitigate risks, saving time and resources. 🚀 Enhances Product Quality: A well-engineered requirements process leads to a better alignment between the product’s features and user expectations, resulting in higher quality software and increased user satisfaction. Let’s not underestimate the power of good requirements—they set the foundation for successful, high-quality software products! 💻🚀 Are you looking for a #solution-oriented software engineer who'll help #transform different stakeholder's ideas into #high-quality #requirements to ensure that the development team, stakeholders, and end-users are all on the same page? Feel free to reach out to me on - donofficialsoftwares@gmail.com #RequirementsEngineering #SoftwareQuality #EngineeringExcellence

"20,000 tech workers are already laid off this year." We're barely 3 weeks into "this year!" Tech workers, most of them, are big-brained people and they're getting the axe. I ain't one of them but I am a Project Manager and I'm seeing a bunch of PMs with OPEN TO WORK on the banners. PMs with a ton more experience than me. So, if you're a PM, and you're working, now is the time to become invaluable. To become unfireable, if possible. So how do you do that? One way is to learn, or enhance what you already know, about PROBABILISTIC SOFTWARE. I've dabbled in some of it and it's an amazing enhancement to your skill set. I asked Chat GPT to give some examples and here's what I got. I'm simply not familiar with enough options. Monte Carlo Simulation Software: -@Risk (I attended this training, and it's amazing!) -Palisade DecisionTools Suite (And this.) -Crystal Ball Decision Tree Analysis Software: -TreeAge Pro -PrecisionTree Probabilistic Cost Estimation Software: -TruePlanning by PRICE Systems -RiskyProject Schedule Risk Analysis Software: -Primavera Risk Analysis (formerly Pertmaster) -RiskAMP Bayesian Network Software: -Netica -Hugin This is just my opinion and there are many factors at play with layoffs in the tech world and everywhere else. So, ask yourself, "how am I different from these other PM's?" If you can't easily answer that question based on your skills, education, certs and accomplishments, you aren't. Find a way to become unfireable! Or, easily hireable.

Struggling to find the right talent for your software development projects? Our staff augmentation services provide the perfect solution for companies looking to quickly and efficiently scale their teams with skilled professionals. Why Choose Our Staff Augmentation? 💡 Access to Top Talent: Tap into a vast pool of experienced developers, designers, project managers, and testers. Our rigorous selection process ensures you get the best talent tailored to your specific needs. ⚙️ Seamless Integration: Our professionals integrate smoothly into your existing team and processes, bringing their expertise without disrupting your workflow. They are ready to contribute from day one. ⏱️ Cost-Effective Scaling: Avoid the lengthy and expensive hiring process. With our staff augmentation, you can quickly scale your team up or down based on project demands, optimizing costs and resources. 🔒 Risk Mitigation: Reduce the risks associated with hiring full-time employees. Our staff augmentation services provide flexibility and reduce overhead, allowing you to focus on project delivery. 🚀 Agile and Adaptable: Whether you need short-term or long-term support, our staff augmentation services are flexible to meet your project timelines and goals. Adapt quickly to market changes and project requirements. Contact us today to learn how our staff augmentation services can help you achieve your project goals efficiently and effectively. #StaffAugmentation #SoftwareDevelopment #TechTalent #AgileTeams #FlexibleSolutions #ProjectSuccess

Losing key developers who hold critical knowledge about your company's software can be a serious setback. In the best-case scenario, you might have about two weeks to regroup and plan your next steps. However, in the worst case, the consequences can be dire. Your entire development workflow should anticipate this possibility. It needs to incorporate strategies for knowledge transfer, acknowledging that developers typically stay in a role for only 1 to 2 years. While we certainly hope our team members stay longer, turnover is often unavoidable. At Active Logic, many of our clients have faced this challenge. Instead of immediately hiring additional staff, they engage with us through our "Team-as-a-Service" model, which has proven highly successful. They rely on our skilled US-based developers and our robust development processes. Importantly, we never rely on a single individual for any engagement, and we have a well-documented knowledge transfer process in place.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐀 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬, crucial for tackling real-world challenges and adapting to a changing tech landscape. - 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥: through coding challenges, behavioral questions, and technical discussions. - 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞'𝐬: approach, analytical skills, communication, and learning agility. - 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠: it indicates potential for future success. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: a strong problem-solver is an invaluable asset for any software development team. #problemsolving #dsa #hiring #challenges #motivation #continuousdevelopment #personalgrowth

One of the most effective ways to protect your organisation from hackers is to ensure its software is built with security in mind. If you're looking for the right product development talent to build secure software, engage us. Some examples of product development roles we can help you fill are: ✔ SSDLC ✔ Product Architects ✔ Developers ✔ Product Management ✔ Project Manager Discover more about how our consultants can help you find the right product development talent here: https://bit.ly/4aMrG32 #SSDLCTalent #ProductArchitects #Developers #ProjectManagers

Job Roles in the Software Engineering Team (and Prerequisite Skills). Software Engineering is the practice of designing, developing, and maintaining software based on engineering principles. It's a field that brings together creativity and complexity to generate novel solutions. Some job roles in software engineering are: 1️⃣ Software Developers are code architects responsible for building and maintaining software applications. 2️⃣ Quality Assurance Engineers are responsible for maintaining software quality and ensuring bug-free releases. 3️⃣ System Analysts bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions by analysing requirements and guiding development. 4️⃣ Project Managers lead teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Prerequisite Skills: 1️⃣ Problem-Solving: The is a very important skill in coding; it involves turning complex issues into simple solutions. 2️⃣ Teamwork: The ability to work and collaborate with others. 3️⃣ Communication: Articulating ideas clearly, both in code and in conversations. 4️⃣ Adaptability: Tech is an ever evolving field, and flexibility is an important skill to possess. What’s your understanding of Software Engineering? What skills do you think are a must-have? React, Repost and leave a comment if you find this insightful. #SoftwareEngineering #SoftwareDevelopers #ProjectManagement #TechCareers #Innovation #Teamwork #ProblemSolving