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💡 Lead your remote/distributed teams with empathy (my own experience): Working with remote or distributed teams can be a challenge for Engineering Managers. Keeping your teammates aligned across different time zones, countries, or cultures requires excellent organization, best practices, and a lot of emotional intelligence. One thing I’ve learned is that beyond technology and processes, the human factor is probably the most important to manage. You’ll need to resolve conflicts, build trust, and boost productivity, but you won’t be able to do it without empathy—I can assure you of that. A few quick practices that have helped me are: ▶ Clear goals: Ensure everyone is following the same direction. Keep the goals visible to the team (e.g., JIRA board, Slack, etc.), and provide friendly reminders if you have stand-ups with them. ▶ Good communication and cadence: Schedule regular check-ins. Make sure the team feels heard. ▶ Flexibility and cultural differences: Be flexible with schedules and learn how to communicate with different cultures, as not everyone works in the same way. Practice deep listening with your teammates and set clear expectations. Learn what is "normal" for them and find a balance to create a good fit within your team. ▶ Foster a safe environment: Create open discussion spaces for the whole team, plus 1:1 meetings. A meeting I’ve been using a lot, which often gets overlooked, is the retrospective. But for your team to participate and share their true feelings, they need to feel comfortable. What has been your experience leading distributed teams? I’d love to hear other points of view, thoughts, and reflections! Remember, I’m creating more content related to engineering management at https://daniheredia.com/ So sharing it is always more than welcome 🙇‍♂️ #leadership #engineeringManager #remoteTeams #empathy #distributedTeams #distributedTeams #emotionalIntelligence #diversity #cultures #newsletter #team #teamWork

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New remote opportunity: Senior Fullstack Developer. 👔 Position: Full-stack developer, 🏢 Employment type: Full-time, 📍Remote locations: Dominican Republic Repost to help your network 🌱 #remotework #remoteworking #remotejobs #workfromhome #wfh #javascript #hiring #tech #engineer #development #software #senior #fullstack #fulltime #dominicanrepublic #aws #agile #angular #css #firebase #mongodb #mysql #nodejs #postgresql #reactjs #stripe #webservices #jquery

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I am excited to share my badge from JAGGAER University. It is part of my quest to understand how JAGGAER source-to-pay software can best be set up and managed to help an organization maximize procurement efficiency and savings. #SourceToPay #Procurement #SupplyChain #DigitalCredentials #JAGGAERbadge

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💡 [TIP] How do you handle unexpected news as an Engineering Manager? In day-to-day work, you and your teams sometimes receive unexpected news that can shake the team's motivation. As Engineering Manager, how are you handling this? Here is how I’m approaching these situations in case it helps you reinforce your own mindset: 1️⃣ Understand this reality: companies evolve. One day, your best teammate might leave. Another day, you might decide to move on. And on another day, the company might make changes. That’s just how it works. 2️⃣ So, I ask myself this question: What opportunities can my teams and I find in this situation? 3️⃣ If you're following step number 3️⃣ , I can ensure you that you'll find at least 1 opportunity to grow. 4️⃣ Communicate this to your teams and remain open to deeply listening to their thoughts and proposals. 5️⃣ Create your own plan to seize the opportunity. The ideal world doesn’t exist. And perhaps it doesn’t because “ideal” means something different to everyone. 🙂 This may sound obvious, but when we receive unexpected news, we tend to ask ourselves why and try to understand it, investing energy in something that probably isn’t up to us. This leads to frustration and exhaustion when it’s unnecessary. I choose to keep fighting to protect my #energy and #motivation. What about you? More content related to engineering management at https://lnkd.in/dNePvQJV #team #growth #engineeringmanager #manager #productivity

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The demand for skilled software developers is skyrocketing, but the solution might be closer than you think—Colombia. It is becoming a top nearshoring hub for U.S. businesses. With aligned time zones, cultural compatibility, and a thriving tech scene, it’s the perfect place to find top-notch talent at competitive rates. Check out our guide on hiring developers in Colombia and discover how easy it is to build your dream team. https://hubs.ly/Q02_8Gw40

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Are you looking for a web design company? Would you like to have a website that makes an impact with a modern and minimalist style? Just like Dominic - Morden, a Webflow theme that we can help you customize at wanna.top. Contact us, and we’ll explain how we can assist you. #WebDesign #PersonalPortfolio #WebflowTemplates #UIUX #MinimalistDesign

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Explore the latest iink feature in this episode of iink Updates with Avi! Our Senior Software Engineer, Avi Katz, demonstrates the new Spanish Preferred checkbox, designed to match Spanish-speaking stakeholders and users with appropriate team members for smooth and efficient communication. If you or your clients prefer Spanish, this feature ensures a comfortable experience. Watch now to learn more and optimize your interactions! https://bit.ly/3wCg30h

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FullStack development is not easy. It's pretty hard. This is the truth. You have to deal with deadlines. You have to master fundamentals. You have to build projects to learn. You have to learn advanced concepts. You have to develop complex features. So, remember this... Behind struggling, you have a brilliant future waiting for you. Trust in yourself.

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Yesterday, I had a blast sharing my insights at DevFest Cochabamba! 🚀 We dove deep into the world of competitive programming and its impact on landing a job at a top tech company. Here’s a quick recap: - Behavioral Interviews: Master the STAR method to shine! 🌟 - Technical Interviews: Uncover the similarities between programming competitions and real-world challenges. - Practical Tips: Level up your skills with data structures, algorithms, and Big O notation. - Live Coding Demo: We tackled the Kadane algorithm together! 💻 Want to learn more or have questions? Feel free to connect with me or check out the presentation slides: https://lnkd.in/eyEYcRk7 #DevFestCochabamba #CompetitiveProgramming #TechnicalInterviews #SoftwareEngineering #TechTalk #CareerTips #GDGCochabamba

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Gear up to elevate your business with our upcoming webinar, 'Scaling Your SEO Practices with AI'! After our trailblazing first session that sparked major excitement, we're dialing it up to deliver fresh, cutting-edge insights to enhance your SEO and digital strategies through AI. At Abstracta, we strategically work to stay at the forefront of innovation and beyond. This event is an invitation to explore how Artificial Intelligence can be your ally in SEO, and to understand how this can mark a before and after in the way you think about SEO and the positioning of your products and services. Please be aware that this event will unfold entirely in Spanish. I encourage you to spread the word and share this invitation with anyone keen to deepen their grasp of SEO and AI within the digital marketing realm. 👉Who should join? Visionaries at the helm of tech enterprises and savvy professionals in communication and marketing within the software sector. 👉Mark your calendars: May 15 at 1 p.m. (Uruguay time), with the visionary insights of @Natalie Rodgers and @Sofia Palamarchuk. 👉Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/dczyQTtB Don’t miss out—I look forward to welcoming you and exploring these transformative digital strategies together! #SEO #Content #marketing #growthmarketing #companies #contentmarketing #artificialintelligence

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☀I hope everyone had a great MDW!☀ Let's talk Miami tech, did you know that Miami is rapidly becoming a major tech hub? 🌴🚀 Here are some facts about Tech in Miami: 🌴Miami has seen a significant influx of tech talent and entrepreneurs. The city has become a magnet for remote workers and start-ups, leading to a vibrant and dynamic tech community. 🌴Miami hosts some of the most influential tech conferences, including eMerge Americas, which connects innovators, investors, and industry leaders from across the Americas. 🌴The city has attracted substantial venture capital investment, with major firms like SoftBank committing $100 million to Miami's tech start-ups. This surge in funding is fuelling innovation and growth across various sectors. 🌴Miami's tech ecosystem is incredibly diverse, with a strong focus on fintech, health tech, and edtech. This diversity is driving inclusive growth and creating opportunities for a wide range of tech professionals. #TechMiami #Innovation #Startups #TechCommunity #MiamiTech

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Hi everyone! I'm Federico Schaefer, software engineer at Santex. Our company creates purpose-driven tech solutions. We help businesses with digital transformation. My top three responsibilities are software development, technical leadership, and ensuring quality. I love being a software developer. It’s my first responsibility and a big part of my job. What are your main responsibilities at work? Share in the comments! #TechSolutions #DigitalTransformation #SoftwareDevelopment #CommunityImpact

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💡 Continuous Feedback is key to Building Stronger Teams: As an Engineering Manager, I’ve learned that one of the most powerful tools we have it’s feedback. I think feedback fosters team growth and engagement. I'm not speaking only about annual reviews. It’s about making feedback a part of your day-to-day management style. What have I discovered over the years? 🔄 Real-time feedback builds trust: sharing it openly and regularly, it creates a culture of transparency opening the door for honest conversations. 🌱 Not only focussed in performance: empower growth in your teams, if they're growing, the performance and results will do it consequently. 📈 Small corrections prevent big issues or problems, giving us time to adjust our team's direction. 💬 Two-way street: be open to receiving feedback, not only from your manager but also from your team. I regularly ask my team, "What can I do better?". You can also create a quarterly feedback form to gather their input So, you'll create a team culture in which engagement, better problem-solving, and a stronger sense of ownership will make the difference 🚀 What has been your experience on this? I’d love to hear other points of view, thoughts, and reflections! Remember, I’m creating more content related to engineering management at https://lnkd.in/drVtNeji ♻ So sharing it is always more than welcome 🙇‍♂️ #leadership #engineeringManager #teamGrowth #feedbackCulture #empathy #feedback #emotionalIntelligence #diversity #cultures #newsletter #team #teamWork

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Mercedes Vázquez shares her unfiltered opinions on what it truly takes to advance as a woman in the tech industry. Ready to hear it? In the recent episode of GenieTalks, we got the chance to talk about her path for supporting women in tech leadership and the importance of determination, adaptability, and strength needed to succeed. Highlights of the podcast:  💡Mercedes incredible journey from launching businesses across domains like SMBs, NGOs, to collaborating with Royal Families in Kuwait. 💡Her commitment to strengthen women by establishing programs through technology. 💡 ‘Our Story is Our Legacy”: how we can display our skills in personal branding. 🎧 Tune in to hear her story! Podcast episode link in the comments. 👇

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🔖 Last week I had the privilege of attending the Latin American Congress on Accessibility and Usability 2024 #CLAU2024 organized by the Congreso Latinoamericano de Accesibilidad y Usabilidad 🤯 What a level of speakers! There were experts from Amazon, Google, the W3C to give some examples, not to mention experts who are referents from Latin America, the Caribbean, North America and Spain. It was an incredibly enriching experience, where the focus on accessibility went far beyond validating WCAG 2.X discovered that accessibility is a vast and diverse field, full of nuances and opportunities. In these three days of the conference, my understanding of accessibility was greatly expanded. From using AI in UX to developing inclusive ecosystems, each topic was a source of inspiration. #Accessibility #CLAU2024 #DigitalAccessibility #Inclusion #WebAccessibility #AccessibleUX #WCAG3 #InclusiveDesign

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