The tech hiring market is facing a growing disconnect. While remote teams have opened the doors to global talent, it has also brought a new challenge: an influx of candidates using AI to inflate their resumes, complete coding challenges,...
If you've ever had a critical backend role sit open for months, you're not alone. It's a common challenge we hear from tech leaders: “We’ve had a position open for a while but we just can’t seem to find the right person. We do have...
Recently, we’ve all been thrown into a crash course in prompting AI, learning how to ask chatbots the right questions to get the output we want. But there's a gap between casual prompting and integrating an LLM into a production-grade...
Recently, members of our AgilityFeat and WebRTC.ventures teams gathered in Panamá for an AI training session. Although we’ve already helped multiple clients build successful AI-powered products, we wanted to establish best practices that...
You’ve probably heard before that if you multitask too much, you are not really accomplishing anything. This is especially true for software development teams, which often face multiple stakeholders pushing conflicting priorities—each...
Recently, one of our engineering leaders was interviewing a candidate for a job posting. We specifically required that the candidate be located in Latin America, and the candidate claimed to be a Brazilian in Brazil. While we are...
One-on-one meetings, also often referred to as "1-1s" or “O3s,” are a powerful tool for leaders to connect with their team members on an individual level. This is especially important when managing remote or nearshore teams, where regular...
Are you waiting to hire technical talent because you think the next LLM release will make your engineering team obsolete? That’s understandable given that AI undeniably helps software developers with parts of their job, but these...
For engineering managers and CFOs, the success of nearshoring software development teams isn’t just about hiring skilled developers or optimizing costs—it’s about building a cohesive team that feels united, regardless of location. When...
Generative AI (GenAI) has taken the world by storm, with undeniable potential to transform industries. In a special episode of the Scaling Tech Podcast, I spoke with Sanjiv Augustine, CEO of Lithespeed and a leading voice in agile...
Nearshoring has become a popular strategy for engineering managers and CFOs looking to expand their development teams efficiently. The ability to collaborate with skilled developers in nearby time zones, often at a lower cost, makes it an...
Colombia has firmly established itself as a strategic hub for business and technology, and as the Colombia Operations Manager for AgilityFeat, I see its impact firsthand. AgilityFeat has been building Latin American software teams for US...
AgilityFeat serves as a trusted bridge between North American innovation and Latin America's rich tech talent pool. Through our extensive experience partnering with startups, scale-ups, and enterprise organizations, we've developed deep...
For many U.S. companies, the challenge of attracting and retaining affordable, highly skilled software developers within its borders remains significant. Meanwhile, across Latin America, a wealth of talented developers seeks opportunities...
Read more“We look for team members who don’t wait for someone to point out blockers—they communicate, identify gaps, and help the team get stronger for it.”
As the COO of AgilityFeat, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside incredible U.S. companies and talented developers across Latin America to build nearshore software development teams that truly thrive. Over the past decade, we’ve...
How is GenAI already changing the way agile teams work? AgilityFeat CEO Arin Sime will join Lithespeed CEO Sanjiv Augustine to explore this topic in a live LinkedIn event on December 10, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Viewers are encouraged...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AgilityFeat Establishes Operations in Colombia, a Rising LATAM Tech Hub Charlottesville, VA — November 20, 2024 — AgilityFeat, a leading provider of nearshore custom software development teams for US companies,...
Global software development teams are a major part of most companies today. They offer many benefits to US companies, including access to additional technical talent pools, diverse thought and experience, enhanced company culture, and of...
During the onboarding process, after we’ve built a custom team of Latin American software developers for a U.S. client, we’re often asked: “How much information should we share with our contract engineers?” It’s a nuanced question, but...
At AgilityFeat, we've been building Latin American development teams for US companies since 2010, offering staff augmentation and Build-Operate-Transfer models as a flexible way to expand technical capabilities without the overhead of...
As Aviv Ben-Yosef wisely noted in Episode 45 of the Scaling Tech Podcast, "Life is too short to lead an average team." This principle resonates deeply when building and managing external software development teams, as AgilityFeat does in...
There’s one common problem that many software development companies in the U.S. share today: talent scarcity. There are simply not enough qualified yet affordable developers to meet the demand, especially when that demand arises quickly...
While it is certainly feasible to work with nearshore software developers from multiple countries, it is often advantageous to focus on a single country. This is especially true if you are considering setting up your own subsidiary...
Finding the right partner to help you build and manage your software development team is crucial. AgilityFeat stands out as a leader in technical staffing and development in Latin America, offering unique solutions tailored to your needs....
Choosing the right staffing solution for your software development team can significantly impact your business's success. AgilityFeat offers two powerful models to help you build and manage nearshore software development teams—Staff...