Derek D

Derek D

Lifeguards

December Delight: Festivities and Lifeguards

December has this way of sweeping us into celebration. Lights, laughter, a spike in cinnamon consumption โ€” 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, thereโ€™s a quiet presence we shouldnโ€™t overlook: lifeguards. Theyโ€™re the ones ...

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STAFFING

How to Build an Effective IT Staffing Strategy

Iโ€™ve worked with enough teams across tech, business, and operations to notice something consistent. Companies donโ€™t just struggle with finding great tech talent. They struggle with building a system that consistently attracts, nurtures, and retains them. This isnโ€™t just a hiring issue. Itโ€™s a strategic one. For most companies, software runs almost everything from logistics ...

Derek D

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 weโ€™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 todayโ€™s world, software isnโ€™t local anymore. Itโ€™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, ...