Derek D

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Lifeguards

December Delight: Festivities and Lifeguards

December has this way of sweeping us into celebration. Lights, laughter, a spike in cinnamon consumption — all markers of a season in full swing. But as we throw ourselves into the festivities, especially the kind that involves pools, lakes, or indoor water parks, there’s a quiet presence we shouldn’t overlook: lifeguards. They’re the ones ...

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STAFFING

How to Build an Effective IT Staffing Strategy

I’ve worked with enough teams across tech, business, and operations to notice something consistent. Companies don’t just struggle with finding great tech talent. They struggle with building a system that consistently attracts, nurtures, and retains them. This isn’t just a hiring issue. It’s a strategic one. For most companies, software runs almost everything from logistics ...

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Cyber monday

Gaming on a Budget: Unveiling Cyber Monday Deals for Frugal Gamers

Some people train for marathons. Others prep for Black Friday. Me? I wait all year for Cyber Monday, the one time capitalism almost feels like a co-op game, where frugal gamers like us can finally get our hands on that overpriced open-world RPG we’ve had on our wishlist since last March. Look, gaming is expensive. ...

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Global

How Automated Testing Helps Software Stay Solid Across the Globe

In today’s world, software isn’t local anymore. It’s global by default. The navigation app that helps you find a coffee shop in LA also needs to work in Lisbon. The accounting platform you use in Chicago might be running payroll in Cairo. Whether it’s a mobile app or a backend system managing core business operations, ...