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Ever wonder how the strongest cultures are built? According to 🚀 Martin Spier, VP of foundation engineering at PicPay, it all comes down to leading by example. He shares his approach to aligning every team member with the company’s core values through consistent communication and leadership. #Leadership #CompanyCulture #KeepMovingForward

Looking to hire top blockchain developers? Your interview process is key to finding talent that can shape your blockchain success. Here are some tips to identify the right fit: 🔹 Assess Technical Expertise: Ask candidates to walk through real-world projects to understand how they apply their skills to solve challenges. 🔹 Test Problem-Solving: Present scenarios like debugging smart contracts or optimizing algorithms to evaluate creativity and precision under pressure. 🔹 Evaluate Communication: Strong blockchain developers must explain complex ideas and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 🔹 Gauge Adaptability: Look for passion for learning and staying updated on emerging blockchain trends. #Blockchain #TechRecruitment #TechTalent #Developers #KeepMovingForward

The art of remote team leadership demands an adaptable mindset and a people-first approach. In this week's Keep Moving Forward newsletter, we're talking about what it takes to successfully lead a team of remote developers. What would you add? #keepmovingforward #remotework #hybridwork #techleaders

Aptitude and attitude are critical in finding great collaborators. But true leadership is about identifying your “force multipliers” — those who can amplify success through their unique talents, says Shahin Mohammadkhani, Vice President of Engineering & Artificial Intelligence at United Talent Agency. #Leadership #TeamBuilding #EmpathyInLeadership #StrengthsBasedLeadership #EngineeringExcellence #KeepMovingForward

Rajashree Pimpalkhare, VP of Engineering at Twilio, envisions a future where AI is an essential tool in the engineer’s toolkit, but not a replacement for the human touch needed for optimized software development. Understanding and adapting to these changes is key to staying relevant in the tech industry. #AI #TechInnovation #FutureOfWork #SoftwareDevelopment #KeepMovingForward

What’s the biggest productivity killer in development and operations? 🚀 Martin Spier, VP of foundation engineering at PicPay, believes it’s the reliance on others for simple tasks. His solution? Empowering developers with the tools they need to work independently. #Productivity #DevOps #Engineering #KeepMovingForward

How do you balance innovation with integrity? In this week’s Keep Moving Forward newsletter, we’re highlighting some common ethical issues in the software profession and their implications. #SoftwareDev #Engineering #Ethics #AI #KeepMovingForward

📣 Upcoming Webinar: Higher Engagement, Higher Conversions for Higher Ed 📣 Discover how to better engage and convert website visitors by delivering personalized web experiences in higher ed. Join X-Team's Bernard Perrine, along with James McDermott of Lytics and Peter Ladka at Pantheon Platform on Dec. 17 at 10 am PST to learn: 🟣 How higher education can deliver website personalization in just 30 days. 🟣 The low-effort activities needed to activate website personalization. 🟣 Key use cases for creating better engagement and higher conversions. 🟣 The tremendous value provided to Pantheon customers through the Lytics partnership. Get the details below. 👇 #HigherEducation #Education #PantheonPlatform #Lytics #KeepMovingForward

Hiring great developers can feel like chasing unicorns. 🦄 Why? According to research from Skillsoft, 48% of IT decision-makers face challenges in finding and hiring new talent. Don’t let these pitfalls interfere with your talent search. 💡 Pressure to Move Quickly The demand for skilled software engineers is fierce, often leading to rushed decisions that sacrifice quality for speed. 💡 Balancing Short- and Long-Term Needs Do you hire for immediate skills or a growth mindset? Striking this strategic balance is tough, but critical for long-term success. 💡 Cultural Fit vs. Diverse Perspectives Hiring for alignment is important, but too much similarity can limit fresh ideas and innovative problem-solving. 💡 Misjudging Personality Traits Don’t let introversion or overconfidence cloud your assessment. Structured evaluations uncover the traits that truly matter. What’s your biggest hiring challenge? Vote below or drop it in the comments! #SoftwareDevelopment #SoftwareEngineer #SoftwareDeveloper #KeepMovingForward

Did you hear? X-Team is now a WordPress VIP Gold Agency Partner! 👏 X-Team's Amit Sion commented on this milestone: "I’ve had the pleasure of working with VIP for many years and am excited to see X-Team become a VIP Gold Agency Partner. Beyond traditional agency work, X-Team can now provide engineering leadership for companies looking to scale.” Read the announcement below. 👇 #WordPress #WordPressVIP #KeepMovingForward