At DevReady, one of our values is Continuous Growth.  We say that we never stop learning.  We constantly improve ourselves, our products, our services, and our operations.  This is a critical principle for any person or organization that desires to grow and make an impact in this world.    As the Age of AI is dawning, this principle is no longer only critical; it is existential.  In fact, Peter Diamandis says “There will be two kinds of companies at the end of this decade… Those that are fully utilizing AI, and those that are out of business.”1  You can’t afford to wait.  We can’t afford to wait. The AI Disruption is here, and we must take action.  AI is Here  As we start 2024, 180 million people use ChatGPT.  The website had 1.6 billion visits in December alone.  Tesla’s AutoPilot (Full Self Driving or FSD) has been in production for some time, and with the latest advances in AI, it will not be long before it reaches Level 5 autonomy and has the ability to operate in any condition without human intervention.    AI is here, and the full impact is hard to comprehend.  The way most people are experiencing AI through […]

Over the last two decades, software companies have developed tools and techniques to find and evaluate the technical skills of potential candidates. Resume keyword scanners, online coding tests, cloud-based assessment platforms, and more are helping businesses find candidates with the right skills. However, when hiring developers, companies need to understand that software development as a discipline has evolved. Software development is no longer only about cranking out code. It has become a multidisciplinary field. Besides working with development teams, developers also need to interact with other aspects of the business. They need the temperament and communication skills to work with various departments, like customer service, finance, sales, marketing, human resources, and general management. Also, developers need to maintain applications or components with different creativity, stability, and security requirements. Different Development Jobs Require Different Personality Types With today’s diverse software responsibilities, the personality of a developer is an essential factor. Creative risk-taking might be an excellent attribute for a front-end developer but a dangerous trait in a back-end engineer who maintains sensitive user data. Furthermore, personality type affects work performance, job satisfaction, and career success.  Traditional resumes are inadequate as they only represent technical capabilities. There is no insight into the […]

The framework of every business is structured behind its strategic model. Companies have experienced challenges at the hands of the traditional business model: one that employs long-term and permanent job positions. However, after the great recession and further sparked by the ensuing Covid-19 pandemic, companies have resolved to hire the gig economy. Covid-19 is and has been the catalyst for companies to re-evaluate their models of operation. The pandemic triggered an acceleration in the implementation of remote working. The advancement of technology has also contributed to the positive change where organizations can have few physical workers. Companies have further proceeded to procure the services of highly skilled workers. These gig workers work on a part-time or permanent basis and are mainly sourced from digital talent platforms. The on-demand workforce model affords a manager to put in exceptional talent for the right project at the most convenient time. To understand further this model, we have compiled this article to analyze the advantages of having a blended workforce in your company; 1. Gaining a Considerable Competitive Advantage Companies that employ the blended workforce model can get access to highly skilled talent. Such talents would have struggled to get access to full-time permanent jobs. Businesses can […]

As a result of the pandemic, there were many people laid off, and businesses failed unpredictably. As the world is recovering, knowing the most in-demand tech jobs can be an advantage for you to secure employment. We will list 10 of the most in-demand tech jobs for 2022. The tech industries are starting to boom again. Companies are searching for candidates who are willing to work to fill long-term positions. The expectation is that these tech jobs will be in demand for quite some time. As promised, here is the list of the best tech jobs for 2022. DevOps engineer Cloud architect Product manager Programmer analyst AI architect Systems analyst Network administrator Software engineer Blockchain engineer Data scientist 1. DevOps Engineer A DevOps engineer is responsible for the designing, updating, and deployment of software. The design phase includes coding, scripting, and process development. DevOps skills include: Coding and scripting Experience with tools like Git and Jenkins Skilled in Linux or UNIX system administration Deep understanding of DevOps best practices Strong communication and interpersonal skills The average salary for DevOps is $95,000 to $140,000. 2. Cloud Architect A cloud architect manages a company’s cloud computing strategy and manages and supports the […]

In today’s business world, success is determined by having the right talent in the right place at the right time. Companies can improve their ability to compete in a period of technological transformation, demographic upheavals, and economic instability. They can do this by implementing a flexible work model. Their flexible people management plan can be a dynamic force that helps them improve their competitive strategy. A few of the world’s most successful companies are rethinking their entire strategy to attract and keep people. They’re adopting more flexible, hybrid workforce models. These models allow them to scale up or down their access to specialized, highly skilled personnel as needed. Over the last five years, the expansion of digital technology platforms has allowed businesses to experiment with hiring freelancers. Thus, creating a new on-demand workforce model. The shift away from old, pre-digital talent models and toward on-demand labor models has been hastened by Covid-19. The Project on Managing the Future of Function at Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group polled almost 700 top business leaders at U.S. enterprises. The poll was to better grasp the transformative potential of the on-demand workforce in the future of organizations and how they will work. […]