Thriving in the age of disruption In a fast paced industry like technology, it’s essential to be prepared for change. Global organizations are finding new and improved ways of tackling the numerous drivers of change; from the ongoing evolution of technology, crisis response, internal process reviews, customer demand changes, acquisitions and mergers, competitive pressure, and […]
At Web Summit 2021 we caught up with Nick Root, CEO at intergiro, an all-in-one online banking platform, to find out how he manages teams that deliver impact while facing the challenges of remote work. Nick oversees a highly-distributed company, with 140 people spread out across nearly every nation in Europe. Since its inception in […]
What makes a great product manager? The Product Manager is a critical part of the modern organization. As companies continue to accelerate their digital transformation, the way they interact with their customers – both internal and external – is increasingly dictated by their applications. The product manager, therefore, plays a critical role in ensuring that […]
By now we know that remote work is much more than just a passing trend, and for many innovative tech companies, a distributed workforce model is here to stay. In the last 5 years, the remote workforce saw a 44% increase globally, and at Andela, we embrace it fully. This shift in the work landscape […]
In a fast-paced and evolving industry like technology, it’s easy to get left behind. Managing your time effectively can be a daily struggle, with productivity being the first casualty of procrastination. Sometimes you can work around deadlines. But most of the time, bad time keeping can see daily tasks being pushed further into the week, […]
We’re thrilled to announce that FlexJobs have named Andela as one of their Top 100 Companies to watch for remote jobs in 2022, in a list published this week. Since 2014 FlexJobs have tracked and analyzed remote job postings to help job seekers connect with companies that provide remote career opportunities and lead the way […]
At Web Summit 2021 we had a quick chat about remote work flows with Nadia Ivanova, CMO of Unlimint, a FinTech company specializing in alternative payment solutions. She shared top tips and tools for how she manages and scales her remote teams. Why collaborating remotely works for Unlimint For Nadia, the core benefit of working […]
The product manager – the true growth enabler The role of the product manager is becoming increasingly important in almost every industry, with technology- intensive organizations now leaders in this trend. With the rise of DevOps and Agile, there simply isn’t the time for long, drawn-out decision-making processes. Each product needs a single point of […]
En este seminario web, le mostraremos formas de editar su perfil de LinkedIn de manera que sea más probable que lo encuentren.
New Year, New Career January not only signals the start of a new year – it’s often the month where some big life changes can take place. And a new year goal many people reach for is taking the next step in their career. Finding a new job is a multi-step process, so if you […]
En esta charla vamos abordar el tema de diseño de productos enfocados principalmente en dos tendencias muy importantes: modelos predictivos con Machine Learning y Fintech.
Neste webinar vamos apresentar formas de editar o seu perfil de LinkedIn de uma maneira que tenha mais chances de ser encontrado.
Java is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, so every enterprise in the world is going to be looking for the top Java developers. That’s where a killer onboarding process can make your company stand out and help you to retain top tech talent. In this blog, I’ll explore the critical […]
Creating your personal sales funnel The startup culture is deeply ingrained in the technology landscape. Many members of the Andela community have either started their own companies or worked for startups. But making the transition from a software developer to a founder isn’t always easy. James Whelton has walked an interesting path, from starting a […]
Preparation is everything Getting an in at a big company is high on the list for many developers, but interviews can be intimidating and you’re never sure what’s going to happen. Preparation is key to making a good impression and helping you get the job. Recently Andela’s Gabriela De Luca and Maria Rios, along with […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and no, we’re not talking about the upcoming holiday season. At Andela, December is all about the Advent of Code! Founded in 2015, Advent of Code is an annual coding event, with a set of Christmas-themed computer programming challenges that follow the format of the Advent calendar. […]
The work landscape is undergoing a giant shift as companies continue to grapple with the effects of the pandemic. Ahead of the new year, we asked six Andela executives for their insights on how remote work will shape up in 2022. Here’s what they had to say. 1. “Meetings will change to serve new ways […]
Gartner’s tech predictions for 2022 identify Africa as the next great startup hub—with an estimated 30% increase in tech talent across the continent by 2026. While this signals that the tech world is finally waking up to engineering talent in the region, Andela has been on the ground in Africa since our beginnings in 2014. […]
Everyone needs a little support as they embark on their career path. The sort of guidance that you receive from a mentor can empower you to achieve your goals. And as you progress further along on your career journey, you’ll have inherited the skills to pay it forward and inspire others in the same way. […]
Building product management skills together At Andela we’re all about ensuring that our talent can access the skills and knowledge they need to grow their careers. As part of this vision, we’re partnering with Knowledge Officer to help our Product Manager community in the Middle East and Africa grow and evolve to meet the challenges […]
As a fast paced innovation hub for IT talent, Latin America is quickly becoming a jewel in the crown of the technology industry. And LATAM is not only centering itself as a leader in the remote workplace; the region is producing an impressive array of startups too. Quite simply, there’s no better time to be […]
Empowering technologists in Africa to hone their skills and create real-world solutions At Andela, we provide our network of technologists with the resources and community support they need to become world-class talent, and as a result, we seek like-minded partners to collaborate with. After partnering with Facebook (now Meta) on its Developer Circles program in […]
What does it take to build a career in product management? Product management as a profession isn’t anything new. The concept of the product manager dates back to the 1930s when Neil McElroy from Proctor & Gamble wrote a memo that created the idea. So why is the product manager role such a hot career […]
Go—often referred to as Golang—is an open source programming language that was designed by Google in 2007 with a focus on simplicity, reliability and efficiency. The project became open source and was released publicly in 2012. It quickly gained popularity and has become a leading modern programming language. According to the Developer Ecosystem Survey 2020, […]
Tech salaries increased by 3.6% in 2020 and quit rates for companies without a flexible work model are predicted to rise as high as 2.5% in 2022. Local engineers working from home have more options now than ever before. If remote is here to stay, is the current status quo still working for everyone? The […]
Having trained countless new hires over the past seven years, I’ve seen first-hand what it takes to run a successful onboarding program that inspires, enables, and engages new hires. A new employee’s first few interactions with a company can set the tone for their entire time in the role, including how empowered they feel to […]
Technology is enabling remote work, and technologists are benefiting from it The world of work has fundamentally changed over the past two years. Before COVID-19 inspired lockdowns, there were some companies that had embraced a remote-first strategy, but they were the exception rather than the rule. Today, we’ve seen an 180-degree change in the attitudes […]
Celery is a simple, flexible, and reliable distributed system to process vast amounts of messages, while providing the tools required to maintain operations. In fact, Celery has become the defacto standard for such a task in the Python ecosystem. Many large companies, like Instagram, Mozilla and Udemy, rely on it for different tasks, from sending […]
Over the last ten years, DevOps has grown from a niche endeavor to a fundamental pillar of high-performing engineering teams. Hiring DevOps engineers has become tricker, however, as demand has skyrocketed, with all kinds of different roles and responsibilities trying to lay claim to ‘DevOps’ status. So how do you know if your candidate is […]
Where the work’s going to be for the next 12 months, and longer If there’s one line that we’re not likely to hear the end of anytime soon it’s: “There’s a real skills shortage”. Of course, when a company says this, they’re actually saying: “It’s easier to hire us than to try and find the […]
Java is a cross-platform, object-oriented programming language designed to be used in the distributed environment of the internet. Created in 1995, it has become one of the most popular programming languages in history. The Popularity of Programming Languages Index ranks Java as the second most popular language in 2021. Known for its simplicity, security, versatility […]
‘Thought leadership’ has become a popular buzzword in recent years, often sprinkled around the technology industry like confetti; a phrase first coined in 1994 by the late Joel Kurtzman, the founding editor of Strategy+Business. “A thought leader is recognized by peers, customers and industry experts as someone who deeply understands the business they are in, […]
A monitoring tool allows users to see the status of a machine at a specific point in time. The status can include but is not limited to CPU usage, network latency, memory usage, and disk usage. Getting the statistics In order to do this, we can use a library for retrieving information from the machine. […]
We all strive for greatness; to excel in our chosen careers, to push ourselves forward and find new challenges. In a constantly evolving industry like technology, the need to grow and develop is even greater, as you’re required to keep up with the pace. You have to be one step ahead, learning new things and […]
This workshop is for anyone that is interested in Product Management Career Path
As the VP of Data and Analytics Andela, I spend a lot of time working closely with our data team to build interpretable predictive models that capture customer behavior. These models inform key decisions around how to better optimize customer interactions that ultimately drive the business forward. You probably already know that building a successful […]
