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Kerem Alper
Aug 15, 2012, 1:41:45 AM8/15/12
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good feedback on software development team building
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From: Dragos Bucurenci <dra...@gsb.stanford.edu>
Date: Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: [blast] NEED: Advice on hiring for software development; U.S. vs Abroad + compensation levels
To: Alper...@gsb.stanford.edu
Hi, Kerem!
I'm also going through a process to select a company or more for UI
design and front-end dvlp.
Our current structure is to have the backend team located in Utah. As
anybody will pbly tell, developers in the Valley are highly (and
unjustifiably) expensive and also hard to find. That's why most
companies have developing teams in other parts of the country.
For the project I'm looking to undertake I want to outsource even
further, targeting India and Eastern Europe - partly because they're
cheaper but also because they tend to work a lot faster. Eastern
Europe, I'd say, but don't quote me on that, is even more dynamic,
whereas India is better at big (data) projects that they can develop
almost independently after doing some intense preliminary specs work.
I'd highly recommend you check out this Romanian company - Lateral -
they've been doing quite impressive stuff for companies in the Valley,
such as the mobile platform for TravelZoo, which is a $100 million
turnover company. Lateral's founder now actually works with TravelZoo
as VP of Product so he's around to meet when he's not travelling. I'm
definitely considering them for my project but I also want to get
other quotes to find the best candidate. Have a look at their work:
http://www.lateral-inc.com/showcase/our-work/
I am also checking out this Indian company - Persistent Systems - they
did some work for SalesForce. They're just a lead, don't know much
about them at this point.
If during these days you get more recommendations of web (or mobile)
dvlp companies, I'd appreciate it if you let me know before you
compile that document (to save time). A simple link will be enough.
I will in turn keep you posted with what I find out.
Tx and good luck!
Dragos
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From: Dragos Bucurenci <dra...@gsb.stanford.edu>
Date: Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: [blast] NEED: Advice on hiring for software development; U.S. vs Abroad + compensation levels
To: Alper...@gsb.stanford.edu
Hi, Kerem!
I'm also going through a process to select a company or more for UI
design and front-end dvlp.
Our current structure is to have the backend team located in Utah. As
anybody will pbly tell, developers in the Valley are highly (and
unjustifiably) expensive and also hard to find. That's why most
companies have developing teams in other parts of the country.
For the project I'm looking to undertake I want to outsource even
further, targeting India and Eastern Europe - partly because they're
cheaper but also because they tend to work a lot faster. Eastern
Europe, I'd say, but don't quote me on that, is even more dynamic,
whereas India is better at big (data) projects that they can develop
almost independently after doing some intense preliminary specs work.
I'd highly recommend you check out this Romanian company - Lateral -
they've been doing quite impressive stuff for companies in the Valley,
such as the mobile platform for TravelZoo, which is a $100 million
turnover company. Lateral's founder now actually works with TravelZoo
as VP of Product so he's around to meet when he's not travelling. I'm
definitely considering them for my project but I also want to get
other quotes to find the best candidate. Have a look at their work:
http://www.lateral-inc.com/showcase/our-work/
I am also checking out this Indian company - Persistent Systems - they
did some work for SalesForce. They're just a lead, don't know much
about them at this point.
If during these days you get more recommendations of web (or mobile)
dvlp companies, I'd appreciate it if you let me know before you
compile that document (to save time). A simple link will be enough.
I will in turn keep you posted with what I find out.
Tx and good luck!
Dragos
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Stanford Graduate School of Business
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>
> I hope everyone is enjoying their summers. We have a pressing need that we
> could really use some advice with. We are looking to determine how to best
> structure the software development efforts of our project, whether to hire
> software engineers in the U.S. (if so which part of the country), abroad
> (again, which countries?). And if we end up building the team abroad, in
> your experience, what are the main limitations of having the development
> team located elsewhere, how to bridge that gap (hire someone local to
> oversee the efforts etc).
>
> Also, on the compensation, if you could share the pricing points that you've
> come across (again for the U.S. and other regions), it would be very
> helpful.
>
> Essentially, I'd love to have a 20 min chat with anyone who's had experience
> building an enterprise software development team. I am going back to
> Istanbul for a few days before school and I will bring you the freshest
> Turkish delight upon return.
>
> There are probably others who could really benefit from this info as well,
> so I will compile our findings and send out a summary.
>
> You guys rock! thanks a lot in advance!
>
> kerem
>
> BT: for those who don't know what we're working on, it's enterprise software
> for farmers, so we interviewed a lot farmers along the way:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35h4PNmW-AE
>
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> Kerem Alper | Stanford Graduate School of Business
>
> MBA / MS in Environment & Resources | Class of 2013
>
> m: 860.834.0943
>
>
>
>
> I hope everyone is enjoying their summers. We have a pressing need that we
> could really use some advice with. We are looking to determine how to best
> structure the software development efforts of our project, whether to hire
> software engineers in the U.S. (if so which part of the country), abroad
> (again, which countries?). And if we end up building the team abroad, in
> your experience, what are the main limitations of having the development
> team located elsewhere, how to bridge that gap (hire someone local to
> oversee the efforts etc).
>
> Also, on the compensation, if you could share the pricing points that you've
> come across (again for the U.S. and other regions), it would be very
> helpful.
>
> Essentially, I'd love to have a 20 min chat with anyone who's had experience
> building an enterprise software development team. I am going back to
> Istanbul for a few days before school and I will bring you the freshest
> Turkish delight upon return.
>
> There are probably others who could really benefit from this info as well,
> so I will compile our findings and send out a summary.
>
> You guys rock! thanks a lot in advance!
>
> kerem
>
> BT: for those who don't know what we're working on, it's enterprise software
> for farmers, so we interviewed a lot farmers along the way:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35h4PNmW-AE
>
> --
>
> Kerem Alper | Stanford Graduate School of Business
>
> MBA / MS in Environment & Resources | Class of 2013
>
> m: 860.834.0943
>
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Kerem Alper | Stanford Graduate School of Business
MBA / MS in Environment & Resources | Class of 2013
m: 860.834.0943
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