The Cloud industry is thriving, and as business booms, the world’s top companies are seeking the talents of experienced, skilled cloud experts to join their ranks. Gartner predicts that by 2027, cloud will not only be a technological approach for delivering applications, but it will also serve as the key driver of all business innovation. […]
The first real-life project I programmed was a children’s book stand with sound and LED lights triggered by a motion sensor. I built everything from scratch, including molding the plastic stand, but the programmable parts and design were the things I was most proud of. I was a teenager looking for an idea for a […]
Want to build your personal brand? Start with your resume When you’re looking for a job – whether it’s your first job or you’re looking for a new challenge – how you present yourself makes a big difference. We often speak about this as being your ‘personal brand’. And just like you remember the first […]
Crossover Health believes that meaningful change stems from innovative ideas. Their mission is to design a better way to deliver and pay for health while engaging and guiding a community of members. They do this by offering digital-first, integrated healthcare that is accessible to anyone, anywhere in the United States. They leverage technology and data […]
Thursday, April 6th, 2023 5:30 pm EST, Zoom link provided Join us and other technology leaders for a virtual wine tasting. What do wine and talent have in common? Both are tough to match perfectly. That’s why we invite you to learn about both at Andela’s virtual wine tasting on Thursday, April 6th at 6pm […]
Based in Ghana? We’ve got your health covered! Watch the Andela/Acacia webinar now! At Andela, our tech experts are at the heart of everything we do. As a result, we’re continually focused on building a better environment for technologists and providing the right guidance and support 24/7 to all our network members, irrespective of geography. […]
Andela’s mission is to connect brilliance with opportunity. I believe the key to achieving that is through excellence in remote work. I joined Andela to lead workplace design and remote experience, but there was something else pulling me in: a once-in-a-career opportunity to create a workplace revolution. The future of work will be defined by […]
This is Andela! The tech talent marketplace makes it easy to discover, interview, and hire the right talent match for your needs, all in one place. In this webinar, you’ll learn the key features and benefits of the portal and walk away with the tools you need to hire certified Andela talent today.
Owning your own learning is a key driver to future career success, empowering you to increase your ambitions, engagement, and self-direction, offering you a sense of autonomy, and responsibility in your educational choices and actions. Ultimately, all learners have a fundamental need to feel autonomy in what they do. When students are autonomous, they have […]
As teams of all types continue to grow and hiring people from all over the world is easier, now more than ever, teams need to be as inclusive and welcoming as possible if they want to perform at their highest level. Making sure everyone on the team is included will not only help the team […]
In recent years, the term fintech (financial technology) has gained popularity. It induces both admiration and confusion and, in some people, even intimidation. However, there’s no reason to be confused since fintech is nothing but a point of intersection for two fields you’re already familiar with: finance and technology. As technology advances, there are more […]
The rapidly evolving fintech industry, which refers to technologies and applications created to deliver financial services, is quickly replacing many of the financial services offered by traditional financial institutions. This includes financial technology applications like online payment and money transfer solutions, e-wallets, online trading platforms, and cryptocurrency platforms. As the fintech industry quickly expands, the […]
The financial industry is traditionally among the first to implement new technologies and innovations. This trend is only becoming more prominent, with new technologies rapidly changing banking, lending, trading, and investing as you know them. In fact, the adoption of new technologies by the financial industry is so significant that a new field has been […]
Angular is a popular front-end web development framework for building complex and highly performant mobile and desktop web apps. Developed by Google, Angular is an open source TypeScript-based web framework used by millions of developers. It’s currently the second most used front-end framework, with over two million weekly downloads via npm. All kinds of websites […]
Data culture refers to an organizational culture of using data to derive insights and make informed business decisions. Companies can build a strong data culture by arming themselves with data and the right set of people, policies, and technologies. A data culture helps companies become more competitive and resourceful by leveraging data. And data-driven companies […]
At Andela, we recognise that our strength lies in the people who drive our mission, and we want our team members to be healthy, motivated, and productive. Our recent position on Quartz’s list of Best Companies for Remote Workers 2022 has been a great cause for celebration amongst Andelans all around the world. We believe […]
With the Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) market expected to increase by $1.5 trillion by 2026, a digital-first approach is critical to the future of payments. Leading payment technology provider, Stax, offers innovative solutions for software platforms (ISVs) looking to embed payments, as well as individual customers ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. As Stax […]
Andela and SafetyWing: Prepare for every eventuality As a remote worker, unforeseen healthcare emergencies can leave you feeling powerless. Without adequate coverage for you and your dependents, an unexpected health treatment or hospital trip could create financial difficulties and instability. For technologists in the remote workplace, the fast-paced tech industry demands hard work and dedication, […]
As it stands, women hold just 26.7% of tech-related jobs worldwide. Deloitte Global predicts that large global technology firms, on average, will reach nearly 33% overall female presence in their workforces by the end of 2022 – but for women to have a say in the future of tech, greater representation is needed. The Andela […]
Nigeria-based techies, we’ve got you covered! At Andela, people are at the heart of everything we do. This ethos underpins our business practices, ensuring we offer guidance and support 24/7 to all our technologists, no matter where they are based around the world. We’re especially committed to the health and well-being of our community, and […]
Solve the problems of the future of work with Andela’s EPIC Tournament Applications are now open for the techie challenge, with a $10,000 prize pot, swag, and much more! Calling all coders! It’s official; the future of work is remote. According to Owl Labs, 56% of global companies currently allow remote work, while 16% of […]
In this week’s Writer’s Room – a series of blogs and thought leadership articles written by Andela Community members – Danilo Barion Nogueira explores the importance of mind mapping for technologists, from creation to execution. Danilo is a Senior Software Engineer based in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil. He has over twelve years of experience […]
Communication is an essential part of software development because it directly affects the quality of software that an engineering team produces. It’s critical for engineering leaders to foster healthy communication across their teams, especially when team members don’t share the same physical location. Remote engineering teams offer a flexible work environment for developers and access […]
As more and more companies are allowing employees to work remotely, these employers are finding that maintaining a company culture with a remote workforce is challenging. For organizations looking to hire more remote workers while retaining their existing employees and helping their teams stay productive and happy, cultivating a remote culture is essential. In this […]
For National Techies Day 2022, we brought in perspectives from two Andela executives working at the frontlines of tech innovation and acceleration across the industry. Our VP of Product, Courtney Machi, spoke to the ways in which leaders can prioritize diversity and inclusion on their teams. Sachin Bhagwat, our Chief Revenue Officer, shared thoughts on […]
Cybersecurity Awareness month, which is celebrated annually across the world in October, aims to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity at home and at work and helps to equip you with the resources you need to stay safe and secure online. This year’s theme, “See yourself in cyber,” highlights the actions we can take […]
In 2020, 20% of Americans identified as unpaid caregivers, and 26% of that cohort reported difficulty with coordinating care. Wellthy provides services and solutions for individuals and families with complex, chronic, and ongoing care needs. By supporting users with finding providers, scheduling appointments, and navigating other administrative tasks related to caregiving, Wellthy hopes to transform […]
The future of technology depends on leaders. Steve Jobs. Bill Gates. Anne Wojcicki. Daniel Ek. When you think of contemporary, groundbreaking entrepreneurs, the most prominent are strongly connected to the tech industry. Today, technical leadership is a goal for many technologists as they ascend the career ladder. Bill Gates kickstarted his illustrious career almost fifty […]
National Techies Day takes place in the US during October, honoring technologists and encouraging the next generation of techies to embrace the medium! We think techies need more than just a day, so we’re celebrating technologists throughout October, sharing insights, tips and advice to ensure you’re up to date with the latest in technology, and […]
Modern tech companies realize that data teams need to consist of professionals with varied expertise, including data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, applied scientists, and machine learning engineers. Data teams work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to build data-driven products that are powered by predictive analytics as well as machine learning. Data-driven organizations rely on robust […]
A collaborative team works jointly toward the same goal, whether contributing to a product feature or achieving a quarterly or yearly objective or key result. It is a well-oiled machine that consists of team members from various units who consistently and effectively communicate to achieve their joint targets quickly and efficiently. Consider how your team […]
In this Writer’s Room blog – articles written by Andela Community members – JavaScript Developer Dambi Stuart, based in Uganda, describes his first venture into remote work, detailing the pros (and cons!) of working from home. For three years, I’d been working as an on-site Software Engineer, experiencing various challenges including motorbike accidents, “boda-boda” as […]
In this Writer’s Room blog – articles written by Andela Community members – Ebenezer Adjei explores the world of JavaScript, namely how to use event loops and timers internally! Have you wondered how JavaScript – a single-threaded programming language – achieves asynchronous processing? The secret is the event loop! No matter how hard you try, […]
A data steward supervises the collection, maintenance, and interpretation of the data within an organization. The role of a data steward can be vast. However, it mainly revolves around managing the data assets and establishing proficiency in the stored data. Recently, the formal position of a data steward is becoming widely accepted and crucial for […]
Many enterprises have built their data house on sand and are struggling to get the results they were looking for as a result. From our own experience with building a clean data practice at Andela and for our partners, we’ve produced a soon-to-be-released ebook offering strategies to help data leaders shore up the foundation of […]
Manuel Durazo is a data scientist and a member of the Andela Community. Let me introduce myself, I’m Manuel, a mid-level data practitioner starting my journey as a remote worker. Even though I have about 5 years in the field, Andela welcomed me into their community recently: this is my fourth month enjoying an advantageous […]
