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For founders who want to launch apps, ‘being non-technical is not a limitation’

TechCrunch

Our clients are often very focused on the hardware side, which requires us to be more diligent when working on the software/firmware side of the project to ensure everything will work together smoothly. Our PM and UX teams also conduct workshops, as we typically work with net-new project types and things that we haven’t done before.

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Modernizing applications: the importance of reducing technical debt

CIO

Technical debt is no longer just a “technical” problem. The government and Congress are taking notice of unfair consumer experiences, and it is crucial for businesses to address their technical debt and minimize the risk of negative press, government fines, and damaged reputations. What is technical debt?

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Google, Stanford And The IDF: Professional Backgrounds Of Unicorn Founders

Crunchbase News

The data shows that they developed their skills at tech giants, elite universities and even military organizations. From employees to entrepreneurs One quarter of unicorn founders previously worked in scientific research or technology development. Tech giants serve as particularly effective training grounds.

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A Practical Guide To Hire A Technical Writer For Your Tech Team

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

A stronghold of technical concepts is necessary to write about any specific technology. At Merrative, it took us multiple paid trials, hours of recruitment work, and a loss of USD 1000+ with unsatisfactory work to find our first 15 technical writers. Who is a technical writer?

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Google to offer 40,000 developer scholarships in Africa; continues accelerator program

TechCrunch

Google will offer the scholarships — created in partnership with tech talent companies Pluralsight and Andela — to developers spread across mobile and cloud development tracks. Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first virtual class of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa was launched.

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Diving Deep Into The World Of Data Science With Ashutosh Kumar

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Hire IQ by HackerEarth is a new initiative in which we speak with recruiters, talent acquisition managers, and hiring managers from across the globe, and ask them pertinent questions on the issues that ail the tech recruiting world. Next up in this edition is Ashutosh Kumar, Director of Data Science, at Epsilon India.

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Building a Strong Talent Pipeline: Strategies for Effective Sourcing and Engagement

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Utilizing Technology in Sourcing Efforts: Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): These tools help manage the application process, source resumes from job boards, and screen candidates. Using automation for personalized outreach: Leverage technology to send targeted emails or messages at scale, while still maintaining a personal touch.

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